Had Enough
The John Entwistle Band Lyrics
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I've had enough of being nice
I've had enough of righting wrong
I've had enough of trying to love my brother
I've had enough of being good
I'm doin' everything like I'm told I should
If you need a lover, you'd better find another
Takers never giving
Suspicion takes the place of trust
My love is turning into lust
If you get on the wrong side of me, you better run for cover
I've had enough of being trodden on
My passive days are gonna be long gone
If you slap one cheek well I ain't gonna turn the other
Life is for the living
Takers never giving
Fooling no one
But ourselves
Good is dying
Here comes the end, here comes the end of the world
I'm gettin' sick of this universe
Ain't gonna get better, it's gonna get worse
And the world's gonna sink with the weight of the human race
Hate and fear in every face
I'm gettin' ready and I've packed my case
If ya find somewhere better, can you save my place?
Fooling no one
But ourselves
Love is dying
Here comes the end, here comes the end...of the world
The John Entwistle Band's "Had Enough" is a song that expresses frustration with different aspects of life. The lyrics are about feeling fed up with playing nice, trying to do the right thing, and being a good person to others. The singer states that if someone needs a lover, they should look elsewhere because he's done following the normal path. The songs transitions to a darker tone, where the lyrics suggest that trust has been replaced with suspicion, and love has turned into lust. The singer implies that if someone gets in his way, they better run for cover because he has had enough of being trodden on.
The song's chorus insists that life is for the living, and takers never give. The overall message is about feeling disillusioned with society and the world at large. The singer questions how we are fooling ourselves and suggests that things are heading towards an inevitable end, and the world is going to sink with the weight of the human race. He's ready to leave, and if someone finds somewhere better, to save his place.
Overall, the theme of "Had Enough" is about feeling done with everyday life and expressing dissatisfaction about how things have turned out. It's a song that speaks to people desiring new experiences, and wanting to find a better way forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I've had enough of being nice
I am fed up with being kind and polite
I've had enough of righting wrong
I am tired of correcting mistakes and making things right
I've had enough of trying to love my brother
I have reached my limit of attempting to love and help my fellow humans
I've had enough of being good
I am done with being virtuous and behaving ethically
I'm doin' everything like I'm told I should
I have been following the rules and doing as I am expected to do
If you need a lover, you'd better find another
I am not interested in being someone's romantic partner or caring for others at the moment
Life is for the living
Life should be enjoyed and lived fully
Takers never giving
Selfish people only take from others and never give back
Suspicion takes the place of trust
Doubt and mistrust have replaced my faith in others
My love is turning into lust
My affection is becoming desire and passion
If you get on the wrong side of me, you better run for cover
If someone angers or displeases me, they should be prepared for my wrath
I've had enough of being trodden on
I am tired of being mistreated and disrespected
My passive days are gonna be long gone
I will no longer let others control or bully me
If you slap one cheek well I ain't gonna turn the other
I will not allow others to physically or emotionally harm me without a fight
Fooling no one
We are not deceiving anyone
But ourselves
We are only lying to ourselves
Good is dying
The positive aspects of humanity are diminishing
Here comes the end, here comes the end of the world
The world and humankind are coming to an end
I'm gettin' sick of this universe
I am tired of existing in this world and life
Ain't gonna get better, it's gonna get worse
The future is bleak and things will only get worse
And the world's gonna sink with the weight of the human race
The literal and/or metaphorical weight of humanity will bring about destruction and ruin
Hate and fear in every face
People are consumed with animosity and terror towards each other
I'm gettin' ready and I've packed my case
I am preparing myself for the end of the world and death
If ya find somewhere better, can you save my place?
If there is a better world to go to after this one, can you hold my spot for me?
Love is dying
The positive emotion of love is disappearing
Here comes the end, here comes the end...of the world
This is truly the conclusion and destruction of earth and humanity as we know it
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Gavin Steiner
Fantastic!! Brutally hard song to pull off live!!!
Christopher Walsh
John entwistle is the best no questions about it, you can't argue with me about it!
Anthony Laspisa
That's why he was the number one bass player of the millennium that will never be another John ENT w i s t l e
Anthony Laspisa
That's why he was the number one base
Beth Carnes
Greatest ever!!
UU Cay
RIP, OX
OxFan
thats true
Analog Kid
Awesome.I read The Who never performed this live. So I’m glad John Entwistle was able to pull this off with his band. The lyrics speak to 2022’s post Pandemic world even though it was written back in 1978
Tommy Hunter
Great Band! Miss that guy!
lookyloo1000
Bumpin with Entwhistle, it doesn't get much better. He was just at a higher level.