Can't Get Enough
Patty Loveless Lyrics


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(Blair Daly/Will Rambeaux/Kent Blazy)

Wake up in the morning, start the coffee boiling.
I can't get enough.
Throw the curtains open, let the sun shine in.
I can't get enough.
Well, I work real hard for every penny I make. Just trying to get the job done.
At the end of the day I'm overworked and underpaid.
I can't get enough.

When the week is done I like to have some fun. I can't get enough.
You can find me hanging out where the music's turned loud.
I can't get enough.
Yeah I'm lookin' for a guy who can light up my night.
It don't even have to be love.
A little huggin' and kissin', I'm a girl on a mission.
Can't get enough.

We only get one time around.
You better get it while you can.
If you let this old world go and get you down life will slip right through your hands.

So bring on the laughter and bring on the tears.
I can't get enough.
It's a race against time.
Just want to live 'til I die.
I can't get enough.
Yeah I'm going to take my turn.
Gonna love, gonna learn.
Until my numbers up.
But for now I gotta run.
The parties just begun.
I can't get enough.

We only get one time around.
You better get it while you can.
If you let this old world go and get you down life will slip right through your hands.
Life will slip right through your hands.
Oh I can't get enough.




No no I can't get enough.
Oh I can't... get enough

Overall Meaning

In Patty Loveless's song "Can't Get Enough," the lyrics focus on the singer's desire for more out of life. From the start, the singer starts her day by boiling coffee and throwing open curtains to let in the sun, exclaiming that she just "can't get enough." She explains how she works hard every day to make ends meet but can't help feeling overworked and underpaid. When the week is over, she looks for ways to have fun by finding places where she can enjoy loud music and meet a guy who can light up her night, even if it's just for a little while. Ultimately, she wants to live her life to the fullest and not let the world bring her down.


The song's lyrics seem to ring true with many people in the modern era, where we're constantly chasing our dreams, but it's just never enough. We're always looking for the next high, the next big adventure, or the next paycheck. The song seems to be an ode to the hardworking, blue-collar American worker who just can't help but be drawn to all the distractions life has to offer.


Line by Line Meaning

Wake up in the morning, start the coffee boiling.
I start my day off by making coffee.


I can't get enough.
I am always looking for more and never satisfied.


Throw the curtains open, let the sun shine in.
I let natural light into my home.


Well, I work real hard for every penny I make. Just trying to get the job done.
I work hard to earn my living, doing everything I can to complete tasks.


At the end of the day I'm overworked and underpaid.
I feel exhausted and not fairly compensated for my work.


When the week is done I like to have some fun.
After a long week of work, I enjoy relaxing and having a good time.


You can find me hanging out where the music's turned loud.
I enjoy being where there is loud music playing.


Yeah I'm lookin' for a guy who can light up my night.
I want someone to make me feel happy and fulfilled at night.


It don't even have to be love.
I am not searching for love, just companionship and happiness.


A little huggin' and kissin', I'm a girl on a mission.
I want physical affection and desire to fulfill that need.


Can't get enough.
I want more and more of what brings me pleasure.


We only get one time around.
We only live once in this world.


You better get it while you can.
We should take advantage of our time here and live life fully.


If you let this old world go and get you down life will slip right through your hands.
If we become too negative, life will pass us by and we will miss out on its joys.


So bring on the laughter and bring on the tears.
I am open to all emotions and experiences in life.


It's a race against time.
Time is limited and we must make the most of it.


Just want to live 'til I die.
I want to live fully until the end of my life.


Yeah I'm going to take my turn.
It's my turn to live life and find happiness.


Gonna love, gonna learn.
I will love and learn from my experiences in life.


Until my numbers up.
Until the end of my life.


But for now I gotta run.
I have to go and enjoy myself.


The parties just begun.
It's only the start of the celebration.


Oh I can't get enough.
I want more and more of what brings me pleasure.


No no I can't get enough.
I am always searching for more to fill my desires.


Oh I can't... get enough
I am always wanting more of what makes me happy.




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: BLAIR DALY, KENT EVAN BLAZY, WILL RAMBEAUX

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Comments from YouTube:

@ashley-cz1sl

I wish she would do one more tour or something. I got to see her in concert when I was 15 and got to meet her at her bus. She was one of the most kind-hearted stars I have ever gotten to meet. One of my all-time favorite singers

@cowboycb36

One of the best things that ever happened to country music. She dominated the air waves in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s!!!

@JEBsDailyDose

I still adore this song. Short and sweet! Patty looks great in this video also! Wish this had been a bigger hit!

@jodywells7519

Definitely can't get anywhere near enough of this lady !

@ashley-cz1sl

I wish she would tour again. She is one of my all-time favorite artist

@aekfuturewriter13

I remember this song from when I was younger! Thank you!

@53ificationDAN

I love Patty,kiss from Poland.You are great singer!.

@jerryrolen9639

In love.

@joycekethman4048

Describes life as single lady so well lol 😊😊✌

@paulhughes8186

Great song!

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