Enemy
Muscadine Bloodline Lyrics
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I know somethin' needs to change
Makin' all the same mistakes
It's like when regret is my middle name
Whether I'm up, whether I'm down
It's all on me to turn it around
I could go left, I could go right
But ain't no walkin' away from this fight
My only enemy is me
I'm up against somethin' I can't beat
Well I'm good at puttin' on a show
But in my mind it ain't how it goes
My only enemy is me
I've tried everything I know
Nothin' ever seems to help
Wishin' I could take this weight of my shoulders
And put it back on the shelf
Well I could just run but I can't hide
From this feelin' that I'm feelin' inside
Can't get out, I'm too far in
In a battle that I know I can't win, 'cause
My only enemy is me
I'm up against somethin' I can't beat
Well I'm good at puttin' on a show
But in my mind it ain't how it goes
My only enemy is me
My only enemy is me
My only enemy is me
My only enemy is me
I'm up against somethin' I can't beat
Well I'm good at puttin' on a show
But in my mind it ain't how it goes
My only enemy is me
Enemy is me
The song "Enemy" by Muscadine Bloodline is a reflection on personal struggles and the acknowledgement that the only obstacle in one's path is themselves. The lyrics express a sense of defeat and regret as the singer realizes their mistakes and inability to overcome inner battles. The repetition of the line "My only enemy is me" emphasizes the internal struggle felt by the singer, attributing all their pain and frustration to their own actions and thoughts.
The song communicates the frustrating feeling of being stuck in a pattern of negative behavior and the struggle to break free from it. The lines "I've tried everything I know, nothin' ever seems to help" express the desperation felt when nothing seems to make things better. The singer is aware that they are "good at putting on a show", but it fails to represent how they truly feel inside, which adds to the resentment and disappointment.
Overall, the song portrays the message that it is essential to recognize one's patterns and inner demons to overcome them. The singer's acknowledgement that they're their "only enemy" demonstrates a sense of ownership and responsibility for their actions and their future.
Line by Line Meaning
Every night I lie awake
I can't sleep because I know I need to make a change in my life.
I know somethin' needs to change
I recognize that I need to make changes in my life to improve my situation.
Makin' all the same mistakes
I keep repeating the same mistakes over and over again.
It's like regret is my middle name
I feel consumed by regret for my past mistakes.
Whether I'm up, whether I'm down
No matter what my current situation is, it's up to me to turn it around and make changes.
It's all on me to turn it around
I take full responsibility for my life and my ability to make positive changes.
I could go left, I could go right
I have choices in my life, but no matter which direction I take, I can't walk away from the struggle.
But ain't no walkin' away from this fight
I can't avoid the battle I face with myself.
My only enemy is me
I am battling against myself and my own self-doubt and negative thoughts.
I'm up against somethin' I can't beat
I feel like I am facing a challenge that I may not be able to overcome.
Well I'm good at puttin' on a show
I may appear confident and in control on the outside, but internally I am struggling.
But in my mind it ain't how it goes
Despite appearances, I know things aren't going how I want them to.
I've tried everything I know
I have exhausted all my options for solving my problems.
Nothin' ever seems to help
Despite my efforts, I still can't seem to make any progress.
Wishin' I could take this weight of my shoulders
I feel weighed down by my problems and wish I could find a way to lessen the burden.
And put it back on the shelf
I wish I could forget about my problems and move on.
Well I could just run but I can't hide
I may want to avoid confronting my problems, but I know I can't escape them.
From this feelin' that I'm feelin' inside
I am struggling with negative emotions and thoughts that are difficult to cope with.
Can't get out, I'm too far in
I feel like I'm in too deep and can't find a way to escape my problems.
In a battle that I know I can't win, 'cause
I feel like I am fighting against myself and my own limitations, and it's a losing battle.
My only enemy is me
Once again, I am reminded that my main obstacle is my own negative thoughts and emotions.
Enemy is me
My own negative thoughts and emotions are my biggest obstacles and the main thing I need to overcome.
Writer(s): Charlie Muncaster, Aaron Raitiere, Gary Stanton
Contributed by Kaylee I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Voteforthefuture
Here’s lyrics because I didn’t notice any when I scrolled through: Every night I lie awake
I know somethin' needs to change
Makin' all the same mistakes
It's like when regret is my middle name
Whether I'm up, whether I'm down
It's all on me to turn it around
I could go left, I could go right
But ain't no walkin' away from this fight
My only enemy is me
I'm up against somethin' I can't beat
Well I'm good at puttin' on a show
But in my mind it ain't how it goes
My only enemy is me
I've tried everything I know
Nothin' ever seems to help
Wishin' I could take this weight of my shoulders
And put it back on the shelf
Well I could just run but I can't hide
From this feelin' that I'm feelin' inside
Can't get out, I'm too far in
In a battle that I know I can't win, 'cause
My only enemy is me
I'm up against somethin' I can't beat
Well I'm good at puttin' on a show
But in my mind it ain't how it goes
My only enemy is me
My only enemy is me
My only enemy is me
My only enemy is me
I'm up against somethin' I can't beat
Well I'm good at puttin' on a show
But in my mind it ain't how it goes
My only enemy is me
Enemy is me
@zachb880
Every. Single. Day. I first discovered this song in West Texas, (pipeliner by trade) going through a divorce and trying to keep holding on to my kids as much as I could. All this time has passed and nothing’s changed, music does help tremendously. Thanks guys for this amazing song
@MichaelBrown-ld5sv
You hear most music with your ears but sometimes you hear a song with your soul ......
@MuscadineBloodline
Glad this one found you! 👊🏼👊🏼
@cathyshippey5518
Real talk. Glad I ain’t the only one to be hit hard by this
@stonermama4202
Michael you hit the nail on the head!
@curtislowe3598
Shit I thought I was the only one but when you feel it in ur soul u know its special
@jamsey3298
Music is our hearts poetry. Its a feeling we cant explain only feel. 🥰
@victoriacarpenter5885
Your guy's raw emotion is literally what makes this so much more than just a song.
@MuscadineBloodline
Thank you!!!
@victoriacarpenter5885
@@MuscadineBloodline no..no..
Thank you!