Not Enough
Stacy Clark Lyrics


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Running in circles
Walking the line
Running on empty
You're wasting your time

I give the best that I can
And I am not enough for you to love and
Now you're all alone
It's time to grow up

You got what you wanted
You got your space
We should have never started
Playing this game

I give the best that I can
And I am not enough for you to love and
Now you're all alone
It's time to grow up

I give the best that I can
And I am not enough for you to love and
Now you're all alone




It's time to grow up
It's time to grow up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Stacy Clark's song "Not Enough" seem to describe a relationship that has reached a breaking point. The first stanza depicts the futility of chasing someone who does not reciprocate one's feelings or efforts. The singer has been running in circles and walking the line, but it seems like they can never satisfy the other person's needs. Instead of valuing what they have, the other person is wasting their time and energy on a doomed relationship.


The second stanza implies that the singer is willing to take responsibility for their shortcomings and tries to be the best partner they can be, but it is still not enough for the other person to love them back. The line "now you're all alone, it's time to grow up" suggests that the other person has finally realized the gravity of the situation, but it may be too late. The third stanza reinforces this message, with the repeated line "it's time to grow up." The song seems to be advising the other person to let go of their unrealistic expectations and move on from this unfulfilling relationship.


Overall, "Not Enough" is a poignant and relatable song about unrequited love and the pain of not measuring up to someone else's standards. Its somber melody and introspective lyrics make it a powerful ballad that showcases Stacy Clark's skill as a singer-songwriter.


Line by Line Meaning

Running in circles
Going round and round without making progress


Walking the line
Trying to abide by the rules or expectations


Running on empty
Having nothing left to give


You're wasting your time
Investing energy unnecessarily


I give the best that I can
Providing maximum effort


And I am not enough for you to love and
Even though I give everything, it's still not enough for you to love me


Now you're all alone
Being left without support or companionship


It's time to grow up
Mature and take responsibility for one's actions


You got what you wanted
Having obtained the desired outcome


You got your space
Having the freedom and independence


We should have never started
It was a bad idea to begin with


Playing this game
Participating in a destructive and futile activity


It's time to grow up
Mature and take responsibility for one's actions


It's time to grow up
Mature and take responsibility for one's actions




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Comments from YouTube:

@scbeachbum1

Love,love,love this song and video!!!!!!!!!!!!

@ClevvertvJoslyn

I heart Stacy Clark!!!! SOOOOO MUCH! you rock girl!

@thoughtfulghost

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this song Stacy!!!

@WHYWAITENT

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!!!!!

@RandomHero340

By far my favorite song of yours.

@Youssymeerkat

AAAH How have I not seen this before?! I loveee this song!!

@Aspenfash899

i love this song :)

@GreenfieldMN

Great job Stacy!

@k0brakai

This video has been seen by only 3500 people...Why ??? Stacy deserve so much more recognition....

@TheCRYSTALLURE

Her beats are just soo inviting! Sounds like magic ;D

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