In February 2009, she officially changed her stage name to Santigold as a result of infomercial jeweller Santo Gold threatening legal action against White and her label Downtown Records.
White was lead singer of the Philadelphia-based punk rock band Stiffed, but while in the band, she was offered a solo contract. Working with fellow Stiffed member John Hill as co-producer, she recorded her debut album, Santogold, which was released in April 2008. Upon the change of her stage name, her label Downtown Records issued this press release:
"Change the graffiti on the bathroom wall, get your tattoo fixed, get your T-shirt airbrushed and change the name on your year-end list: Santogold is now Santigold. She's not telling you why, that's just how it is."
Never Enough
Santigold Lyrics
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i'm backing around, i'm losing again
but i, i will find a life in it
it's there in the crowd, but i can name it
takes time, it's rough
i'm never enough
i grow my dreams too bold
all ways i keep on falling
in too deep, far and away, oh
oh, down, down, down
i hear it calling
always seems to get away, anyway
can't measure up to it yet
i set it up higher than i can reach it
so i, i run round as what i create
entangle myself in the mess that i make
takes time, it's rough
i'm never enough
i grow my dreams too bold
i'm tumbling down
all ways i keep on falling
in too deep, far and away, oh
oh, down, down, down
i hear it calling
always seems to get away, anyway
i know i'm reading my own end
i know i knew what i said
it wasn't me and all i did
it was just words instead
then when i follow where it lead (now i see it, i know)
to yet another dead end (now when i see it, i know)
don't know i see it right ahead (now i see it, i know)
its little light where i step
down, all ways i keep on falling
in too deep, far and away, oh
oh, down, down, down
i hear it calling
always seems to get away, anyway
down, all ways i keep on falling
in too deep, far and away, oh
oh, down, down, down
i hear it calling
always seems to get away, anyway
In Santigold's song "Never Enough," she sings about feeling like she is always falling short of her dreams and expectations. The first verse sets the scene: Santigold is outside, surrounded by people making bets, but she feels like she is losing once again. Despite her setbacks, she sings that she will find a life in "it," which seems to refer to something in the crowd that she can't quite name yet. The chorus repeats the message that it takes time and is rough to achieve her dreams, but she grows them too bold and ends up tumbling down. She can never seem to measure up or reach as high as she sets her own bar.
The second verse adds to the theme of the first, as Santigold acknowledges that she is often the one creating the mess that entangles her. She runs around as what she creates, but sets it higher than she can reach. The bridge provides a hint of hope that Santigold realizes she needs to take a step back and pay attention to the little light where she steps. The final chorus repeats the message that she keeps falling, feeling like she can't measure up, but that she hears the call of her dreams even if they always seem out of reach.
Overall, "Never Enough" is a relatable and honest take on the struggle to achieve one's goals and the frustration that comes with constantly feeling like you're falling short. Santigold's lyrics capture the feeling of being surrounded by people who seem to be succeeding while you're left behind, and the pressure we put on ourselves to be the best. The song encourages the listener to keep reaching for their dreams, but also to accept that it will take time and patience to get there.
Line by Line Meaning
outside, they're taking all bets
People are making wagers/negotiations outside
i'm backing around, i'm losing again
I'm moving around, but I'm not making progress and losing constantly
but i, i will find a life in it
Despite the losses, I will find satisfaction in what I do
it's there in the crowd, but i can name it
The source of satisfaction is in the group, but I cannot define it
takes time, it's rough
It takes time and effort, and it's difficult
i'm never enough
I cannot meet my own high standards
i grow my dreams too bold
I set my goals too high, and they're unrealistic
i'm tumbling down
I'm falling and failing
all ways i keep on falling
I keep falling no matter what I do
in too deep, far and away, oh
I'm too invested, too far from my target
i hear it calling
I hear my goal/success calling, but it's not attainable
always seems to get away, anyway
Success seems to be unattainable no matter what
can't measure up to it yet
I'm not able to meet my goal yet
i set it up higher than i can reach it
I set my goals too high to achieve
so i, i run round as what i create
I chase after what I make/create
entangle myself in the mess that i make
I get stuck in my own problems and mistakes
i know i'm reading my own end
I know I'm heading towards failure
i know i knew what i said
I'm aware of what I've done and said
it wasn't me and all i did
I'm not responsible for everything that happened
it was just words instead
It only remains as empty words
then when i follow where it lead (now i see it, i know)
When I follow my own goals/ambition (now I understand)
to yet another dead end (now when i see it, i know)
Only to reach another failure (now I understand)
don't know i see it right ahead (now i see it, i know)
I don't know if I can see success in front of me (now I understand)
its little light where i step
There's a faint light illuminating my path
down, all ways i keep on falling
I keep falling constantly
i hear it calling
I hear the call of success
always seems to get away, anyway
However, success remains unattainable
Contributed by Gabriel M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@CharlyBGood11
Con buena onda te digo que "cayendo" de "caer" se escribe con Y griega, y no con doble L (Ll)