Never Enough
Sweet Scarlet Lyrics


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Far too young, have you come to see me conquer it?
Carry on, are you considering to run for it.

You moved on, and I don't need for you to babysit me
Carry on with our little secret.

Have you ever seen the town that I've been running from?
Can't you see what's going on?

Dead and gone, but I don't need you here to babysit me.
Off and on with our little secrets.

Have you ever seen the town that I've been running from?
Can't you see what's going on?
Let it go.
Have you ever seen the town that I've been running from?
Can't you see what's going on?

Sleeping in here together now.
Never free here with everyone.

Don't need it.
I've seen it.
Sixteen.
It was never enough.





Running away now, running away now.
The end is all I've been looking for.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sweet Scarlet's song "Never Enough" delve into themes of independence, growing up, and the desire to escape from a restrictive environment. The opening lines, "Far too young, have you come to see me conquer it? Carry on, are you considering to run for it," suggest a sense of defiance and determination to overcome obstacles despite one's young age. The singer acknowledges that they don't need anyone to protect or guide them ("I don't need for you to babysit me"), implying a desire for autonomy.


The repetition of the phrase "Carry on with our little secret" emphasizes the idea of keeping something hidden, possibly referring to the singer's personal struggles or the challenges they face. This secrecy adds a sense of mystery and intrigue to the narrative.


The lines "Have you ever seen the town that I've been running from? Can't you see what's going on?" hint at a troubled past or a place that holds negative memories for the singer. They feel the need to distance themselves from this town, possibly because it represents a life they want to leave behind or escape from.


The repetition of the phrase "Dead and gone, but I don't need you here to babysit me. Off and on with our little secrets" reinforces the singer's assertion of self-reliance. They have moved on from the person they are addressing and no longer require their presence or guidance. The reference to "our little secrets" suggests a shared bond or understanding between the singer and this person, though the specifics of it remain undisclosed.


The lines "Sleeping in here together now. Never free here with everyone. Don't need it. I've seen it. Sixteen. It was never enough" evoke a sense of frustration and confinement. The singer seems to be reflecting on their experiences of being trapped in a certain place or situation, where they feel restricted and unable to find true freedom. The mention of being sixteen suggests that these feelings of confinement and dissatisfaction have been present for some time, and the singer has come to the realization that what they have experienced so far has not been fulfilling or satisfying.


The repetition of the phrase "Running away now" indicates a strong desire for escape, both physically and emotionally. The singer yearns for an end to their current situation and admits that they have been searching for it ("The end is all I've been looking for"). This could suggest a yearning for a fresh start or a longing to break free from the constraints and limitations they have faced.


In conclusion, "Never Enough" captures the emotional struggle for independence and the desire to escape from a suffocating environment. The lyrics highlight the singer's defiance, secrecy, and their yearning for a better, freer life. Through repetition and evocative imagery, the song explores themes of personal growth, dissatisfaction, and the search for fulfillment.


Line by Line Meaning

Far too young, have you come to see me conquer it?
Are you too young to witness my triumph?


Carry on, are you considering to run for it.
Are you going to continue and try to escape?


You moved on, and I don't need for you to babysit me
You left, and I don't require your guidance


Carry on with our little secret.
Keep going with the hidden knowledge between us.


Have you ever seen the town that I've been running from?
Have you ever witnessed the place I've been trying to escape?


Can't you see what's going on?
Can't you perceive what is happening?


Dead and gone, but I don't need you here to babysit me.
No longer here, but I don't require your supervision.


Off and on with our little secrets.
Engaging intermittently with our hidden knowledge.


Sleeping in here together now.
Resting together in this place now.


Never free here with everyone.
Never liberated in this presence of others.


Don't need it.
I do not require it.


I've seen it.
I have witnessed it.


Sixteen.
At the age of sixteen.


It was never enough.
It was never sufficient.


Running away now, running away now.
Escaping now, fleeing now.


The end is all I've been looking for.
I have been seeking only the conclusion.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bård-Åge Nyland Pedersen, Cornelius Hermansen, Robin Richardsen

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