The original lineup included three lead vocalists — Danny Hutton, Chuck Negron, and Cory Wells — along with Michael Allsup on guitar, Jimmy Greenspoon on keyboards Floyd Sneed on drums and Joe Schermie (from the Cory Wells Blues Band) on bass.
Three Dog Night recorded some tracks with Beach Boys producer, composer, vocalist, and instrumentalist Brian Wilson before signing with Dunhill Records and at the time went under the name Redwood. The band changed their name based on an article describing how Australian Aborigines slept with their dogs for warmth on cold nights, the coldest being a "three-dog night."
I Got Enough Heartache
Three Dog Night 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 can't go on.
That's why I say, yeah, I've got enough heartache.
Tell me what you see when you look at me.
Is it right, is it wrong when you say you won't be long
I've got enough, I've got enough heartache. Ooh, ooh.
Flying high out on a limb we'll be.
We've got more than we could ever see.
Lonely, I cross on the other side of the street.
I'm mixed up, not messed up.
Strong, it seems I'm weak.
And that's why I've got enough heartache.
Tell me what you see when you look at me. Yeah
We've got a good thing, let's not loose it.
Whoa, oh
Yeah, I've got enough, I've got enough heartache. Ooh, ooh.
Sittin' here, wanting you by my side.
Should I runaway? No, I don't care to hide.
Oh
And that's why I've got enough I've got enough heartache.
Tell me what you see when you look at me. Yeah
We've got a good thing, let's not loose it.
Am I right, am I wrong when you say you won't be long Yeah
I've got enough, I've got enough heartache. Oh, oh.
Yeah, we've got a good thing let's not loose it
Oh, oh
Yeah, I've got enough heartache
Whoa, Yeah
Yeah, we've got a good thing let's not loose it.
The lyrics to Three Dog Night's "I've Got Enough Heartache" describe a relationship that is facing various challenges. The song opens with the lines "Flying high out on a limb we'll be. We've got more than we could ever see." Here, the singer is explaining that they are in a good place in their relationship and seeing a bright future ahead of them. However, the next lines "But to keep it is harder than anything else. I love ya, let me tell ya. We can't go on." suggest that there are obstacles in their path that they aren't sure how to navigate.
The lyrics make it clear that the singer is feeling overwhelmed with the difficulties they are facing in the relationship. Lines like "Lonely, I cross on the other side of the street. I'm mixed up, not messed up. Strong, it seems I'm weak." imply feelings of loneliness, confusion and insecurity. Despite this, the singer is determined to keep the relationship alive, as expressed in lines like "Yeah We've got a good thing, let's not loose it."
Overall, "I've Got Enough Heartache" is a song that captures the complexities of a relationship in turmoil, while also expressing the hope and determination of the singer to keep it alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Flying high out on a limb we'll be.
We're taking risks and living boldly.
We've got more than we could ever see.
Life has given us abundance and blessings.
But to keep it is harder than anything else.
Holding onto what we have requires effort and dedication.
I love ya, let me tell ya
Expressing love and affection for the other person.
We can't go on.
We're at a standstill and something needs to change.
That's why I say, yeah, I've got enough heartache.
All the difficulties and challenges are taking a toll on me.
Tell me what you see when you look at me.
Asking for the other person's perspective on the situation.
Yeah We've got a good thing, let's not loose it.
Recognizing the value of what we have and wanting to preserve it.
Is it right, is it wrong when you say you won't be long
Questioning the other person's commitment and intentions.
I've got enough, I've got enough heartache. Ooh, ooh.
Feeling overwhelmed by the emotional pain and struggles.
Lonely, I cross on the other side of the street.
Feeling isolated and disconnected from the other person.
I'm mixed up, not messed up.
Feeling confused and uncertain, but not broken.
Strong, it seems I'm weak.
Appearances can be deceiving and strength does not always reflect on the inside.
Sittin' here, wanting you by my side.
Longing for the other person's presence and companionship.
Should I runaway? No, I don't care to hide.
Considering the possibility of escape, but ultimately not wanting to run away or hide from the situation.
Am I right, am I wrong when you say you won't be long Yeah
Doubting oneself and the other person's commitment and honesty.
Oh
An exclamation of emotion, possibly frustration or longing.
Whoa, Yeah
An expression of enthusiasm or encouragement.
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