<… Read Full Bio ↴Spooky Tooth was an English progressive rock band from the late 1960s.
They formed in October 1967, out of a combination of The Ramrods (1960 - late 1963), The V.I.P.'s (late 1963 - April 1967) and Art (April - October 1967). The line-up changed several times, but typically included the following members:
Mike Harrison (keyboards/vocals)Greg Ridley (bass guitar/vocals)Luther (Luke) Grosvenor (guitar/vocals)Mike Kellie (drums)Gary Wright (organ/vocals)
It was the addition of Gary Wright that signalled the name change from Art to Spooky Tooth.
The song "Better By You, Better Than Me" recorded by Judas Priest is a Spooky Tooth cover. It was taken from 1969's Spooky Two LP which is generally considered to be the best effort by the group. It was the last album release from the original line-up. Ridley joined Humble Pie in 1969 and was replaced by Andy Leigh who went on to Matthews Southern Comfort with ex-Fairport Convention vocalist Ian Matthews. The experimental nature of Ceremony received mixed reviews and following its release Wright also bowed out. The core of Harrison, Grosvenor and Kellie struggled on for one more album, aptly titled The Last Puff, (featuring a cover of "I am the Walrus") completed with friends from Joe Cocker's Grease Band.
They broke up in the autumn of 1970. After solo efforts, Harrison and Wright reformed Spooky Tooth in September 1972 with a different (and frequently changing) line-up. The best known member of these line-ups (March 1973 - September 1974) was Mick Jones (guitar/vocals), later of Foreigner. From February to May 1974, Mike Patto (vocals) replaced Harrison for the 1974 release The Mirror. The group then split again in September 1974.
DISCOGRAPHY
Art
Mike Harrison (vocals), Greg Ridley (bass guitar), Luther Grosvenor (guitar), Mike Kellie (drums)
* 1967 - Supernatural Fairy Tales
Spooky Tooth
* 1968 - It's All About
* 1969 - Spooky Two
* 1970 - Ceremony (with Pierre Henry)
* 1970 - The Last Puff
* 1971 - Tobacco Road (=It's All About)
* 1973 - You Broke My Heart So I Busted Your Jaw
* 1973 - Witness
* 1974 - The Mirror
* 1999 - Cross Purpose
* 1999 - The Best of Spooky Tooth: That Was Only Yesterday
* 2000 - Comic Violence
* 2001 - BBC Sessions
* 2007 - Nomad Poets (DVD)
I've Got Enough Heartaches
Spooky Tooth Lyrics
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We've got more than we could ever see.
But to keep it is harder than anything else.
I love ya, let me tell ya. We could go on and never miss.
That's why I say, I've got enough heartaches. Tell me what you see when you look at me, yeah.
We've got a good thing, let's not lose it.
Is it right? Is it wrong when you say it won't be long.
I've got enough, I've got enough heartaches.
Sitting here wanting you by my side. Should I run away? No, I'm afraid to hide.
Lonely, like a cross on the other side of the street. I'm mixed up, not messed up.
Strong in a field of wheat. That's why I say, I've got enough heartaches. Tell me what you see when you look at me, yeah.
We've got a good thing, let's not lose it.
Is it right? Is it wrong when you say it won't be long?
I've got, I've got enough heartaches.
Tell me what you see when you look at me, yeah.
We've got a good thing, let's not lose it.
Is it right? Is it wrong when you say it won't be long?
I've got enough, I've got enough heartaches.
Tell me what you see when you look at me, yeah.
Spooky Tooth's song "I've Got Enough Heartaches" is about a conflicted love relationship. The song begins by describing an ambiguous feeling, love and fear, and the anticipation of the future, "Flyin' high, out on a limb we'll be. We've got more than we could ever see. But to keep it is harder than anything else." The singer declares his love for his partner but acknowledges that sustaining a relationship takes more work than just getting into it.
The singer also speaks about how he perceives himself and how his partner perceives him, "Tell me what you see when you look at me, yeah." He feels lonely, frustrated, and somewhat lost, "Lonely, like a cross on the other side of the street. I'm mixed up, not messed up. Strong in a field of wheat." He believes that they have a good thing and fears losing it, "We've got a good thing, let's not lose it. Is it right? Is it wrong when you say it won't be long."
The song's theme centers around the idea that love is wonderful but not easy. The singer is willing to endure the pain that comes with making it work because the reward is worth the hardship. The song's final line sees the singer reaffirming his readiness to face any heartache that comes his way. "I've got enough, I've got enough heartaches."
Line by Line Meaning
Flyin' high, out on a limb we'll be.
We are taking risks and living our lives to the fullest.
We've got more than we could ever see.
We have so much in our lives that we are not able to see or appreciate it all.
But to keep it is harder than anything else.
It is difficult to maintain everything we have and not lose it.
I love ya, let me tell ya. We could go on and never miss.
I love you and we could continue living our lives together without ever feeling like we missed out on anything.
That's why I say, I've got enough heartaches.
Despite everything being good, there are still moments of heartache and pain.
Tell me what you see when you look at me, yeah.
I want to know what emotions and thoughts I bring out in you.
We've got a good thing, let's not lose it.
We have something special and we need to make sure we don't lose it.
Is it right? Is it wrong when you say it won't be long.
I am unsure if it is good or bad when you say that our time together may be coming to an end.
I've got enough, I've got enough heartaches.
There are enough moments of pain in my life already.
Sitting here wanting you by my side. Should I run away? No, I'm afraid to hide.
I am feeling lonely and want you to be with me, but I am hesitant to make a move or hide my true emotions.
Lonely, like a cross on the other side of the street. I'm mixed up, not messed up.
I feel alone and like an outsider, but I am not completely broken, just lost.
Strong in a field of wheat. That's why I say, I've got enough heartaches.
I have the strength to persevere, but there are still moments of pain and heartache.
Tell me what you see when you look at me, yeah.
I want to know how you perceive me and what I bring to your life.
Is it right? Is it wrong when you say it won't be long?
I am questioning whether it is good or bad when you mention the possibility of our time together ending soon.
I've got, I've got enough heartaches.
There are already enough moments of pain and sadness in my life.
Tell me what you see when you look at me, yeah.
I am curious about the emotions and thoughts I evoke in you.
We've got a good thing, let's not lose it.
We have something special and we need to make sure we don't lose it.
Is it right? Is it wrong when you say it won't be long?
I am questioning whether your comment about our time together ending is good or bad.
I've got enough, I've got enough heartaches.
There are enough moments of pain and sorrow in my life already.
Tell me what you see when you look at me, yeah.
I want to understand how I make you feel and what I bring to your life.
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