The group has released five albums since their formation: "Kind of Light" (2003), "Over and Over" (2005), "Not Only...But Also" (2008), "This Must Be Love" (2009) and "The 88" (2010). Additionally, the group provided the soundtrack to the 2012 film "The Lorax". The group's song "At Least It Was Here" is the theme song from the American sitcom "Community".
Not Enough
The 88 Lyrics
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wrote on the wall
ya I got a new inspiration
watching you fall
I put a hole in your pocket
that you never saw
ya I put a hole in your pocket
so now you wanna get back all your love
that you say is coming in from above
and you promise that you got a new tune
well that's not enough
I got a new concentration
cause you never call
ya I got a new invitation
watching you crawl
so now you wanna get back all your love
that you say is coming in from above
and you promise that you got a new tune
but you never even know what to do
what's the point of talking if that's not enough
The lyrics to "Not Enough" by The 88 suggest an underlying sense of dissatisfaction towards someone who was once close to the singer. The opening lines, "Got a new revelation, wrote on the wall," hint at a newfound sense of clarity or understanding that the singer has achieved, possibly about the toxic nature of this relationship. The next line, "Ya I got a new inspiration, watching you fall," implies a measure of satisfaction or vindication at seeing this person experience negative consequences.
The next verse, "I put a hole in your pocket that you never saw, ya I put a hole in your pocket you never saw," may be a reference to the singer draining this person's resources, whether financial or emotional. The lines following this, "Cause you never call, ya I got a new invitation watching you crawl," suggest that the person has become dependent on the singer's attention or support, and they are now withdrawing it.
The chorus, "So now you wanna get back all your love, that you say is coming in from above, and you promise that you got a new tune, but that's not enough," can be interpreted as the singer's frustration with the person's attempts to win their affection back. Despite their promises of change or growth, the singer is unconvinced and feels that the person has not done enough to truly make things right. The final lines, "What's the point of talking if that's not enough," emphasize the singer's lack of interest in continued conversation or reconciliation.
Overall, "Not Enough" is a song about the limits of forgiveness and the importance of recognizing when a relationship is too damaging to salvage.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a new revelation wrote on the wall ya I got a new inspiration watching you fall
I experienced a newfound realization and wrote it on the wall, gaining inspiration from observing your downfall.
I put a hole in your pocket that you never saw ya I put a hole in your pocket you never saw
Unknowingly, I sabotaged your finances by creating a hole in your pocket.
so now you wanna get back all your love that you say is coming in from above and you promise that you got a new tune well that's not enough
You’re seeking the return of the love and faith you believe should come from a higher power, and claim to have changed your ways, but that alone is not sufficient to win back my trust.
I got a new concentration cause you never call ya I got a new invitation watching you crawl
I developed a new focus due to your lack of communication, and invited you to crawl back to me.
but you never even know what to do
Despite your efforts at improvement, you still lack direction and understanding.
what's the point of talking if that's not enough
We can discuss the situation, but mere talk is not sufficient to fix the issue.
Contributed by Nicholas G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.