Never Enough
Scandal (featuring Patty Smyth) Lyrics
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He had a dream to see forever
It was a promise in the dark
It was a promise we made together
I was a girl who would be queen
I didn't know the cost of freedom
It was a secret he would share
It was a word we both could believe in
Catch me again I'm falling
'Cause I can hear you calling
It's never enough, it's never enough
It's never enough
It's never enough, it's never enough
It's never enough
I met a man who had no name
He spoke the language of the spirit
He took a chance for heart & soul
And with a laugh, he dared me to hear it
I met a man who watched the stars
He had the faith behind the reasons
It was a secret he would share
It was a world we all could believe in
Some kind of hero
Catch me again I'm falling
'Cause I can hear you calling
It's never enough, it's never enough
It's never enough
It's never enough, it's never enough
It's never enough
I met a man who would be king
He had a dream to live together
It was a promise in the dark
But he was lost in the storm, forever
Now I'm standing here all alone
Now I know the cost of freedom
It's a secret we all can share
And it's a world we all can believe in
Some kind of hero
Catch me again I'm falling
Now and forever calling
It's never enough, it's never enough
It's never enough
It's never enough, it's never enough
It's never enough
The lyrics to Scandal's song Never Enough explore the themes of hope, faith, and freedom, as well as the idea of finding a hero in unexpected places. The song tells the story of two individuals who come together in pursuit of their respective dreams. One, the man who would be king, believes in a promise of eternal greatness, while the other, the girl who would be queen, is driven by a desire for freedom. Together, they make a pact to achieve their goals, inspired by the heroism they see in each other. However, as the song progresses, we see that their shared dream ultimately falls apart, leaving the girl alone to ponder the true cost of freedom.
The repeated phrase "it's never enough" echoes throughout the song, highlighting the characters' dissatisfaction with their lives and their constant search for something more. Despite the setbacks they face, the girl continues to search for a hero who can save her from her troubles, even as she realizes that true freedom comes at a great price. In the end, she is left standing alone, a reminder that the search for a hero can be a lonely one.
Line by Line Meaning
I met a man who would be king
I encountered a man who had a great ambition to reach the highest level of power
He had a dream to see forever
He aspired to achieve an everlasting legacy
It was a promise in the dark
It was a commitment made in secrecy
It was a promise we made together
The agreement was made by both the man and I
I was a girl who would be queen
I had aspirations of becoming a powerful woman
I didn't know the cost of freedom
I was unaware of the sacrifices required to attain liberty
It was a secret he would share
He confided in me with confidential information
It was a word we both could believe in
We shared the same faith in the power of that word
Some kind of hero
A person who embodies admirable qualities, often in the face of adversity
Catch me again I'm falling
Help me when I am losing control
'Cause I can hear you calling
I am able to sense your presence and guidance
It's never enough, it's never enough
No matter how much we achieve or acquire, it will never satisfy us completely
I met a man who had no name
I came across an individual who was anonymous and without fame
He spoke the language of the spirit
He communicated ideas that resonated with our innermost selves
He took a chance for heart & soul
He risked everything for what he believed in
And with a laugh, he dared me to hear it
He challenged me to listen to his message with humor and courage
He had the faith behind the reasons
He had deep conviction that supported his convictions
It was a world we all could believe in
We all shared the same optimistic vision of the future
He was lost in the storm, forever
He was consumed by the chaos and adversity of life, and he would never be found again
Now I know the cost of freedom
I have learned the sacrifices required to attain liberty
It's a secret we all can share
The knowledge of what it takes to achieve true freedom is something we can all possess
Now and forever calling
Always calling to us and inspiring us to strive for something greater
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: David Kagan, Eric M. Bazilian, Patty Smyth, Rick Chertoff, Rob Hyman
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Nice song.
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