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Good Enough
Tiny Moving Parts Lyrics
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The weather's never cold enough
To drive me out
Chapter one needs to come
I have complained all morning
Now I can barely speak
There's a message inside that tells me
I've been searching for something
To keep me warm
To help me sleep at night
Come on
Is that a reward or a necessity?
Unplug the cord
Shuffle the cards
These ties have been tied too tightly
And I can barely breathe
Igloo mountains built high in the backyard
But all I see is melting
There's blood on my flannel
Courage in my flask
If we move onward
We'll never look back
The song "Good Enough" by Tiny Moving Parts opens up with a verse that immediately sets the tone for the feeling of anxiety, restlessness, and dissatisfaction that the lyrics convey. The band sings, "Nothing's ever good enough, the weather's never cold enough, to drive me out." The lyrics suggest that something always feels lacking or incomplete, and that despite trying to find stability or happiness in external factors, it never seems to be enough.
The song then takes a turn towards personal reflection with the chorus, "I've been searching for something, to keep me warm, to help me sleep at night, come on, is that a reward or a necessity?" Here, the band is addressing the thought processes that often come with feelings of dissatisfaction and insecurity, questioning whether their search for something to fill the void is actually worth the effort or a necessary part of life.
The rest of the song continues to touch on the theme of restlessness, with lyrics that paint a picture of a person who feels trapped and suffocated by their surroundings. Overall, "Good Enough" is a song that captures the feeling of being stuck in a rut, unsure of where to turn or how to find peace of mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing's ever good enough
No matter how much effort is put in, it is never satisfactory.
The weather's never cold enough
Adverse situations aren't significant enough to motivate any action.
To drive me out
To make me leave my comfort zone and take action is a difficult task.
Chapter one needs to come
Important changes need to happen in order to progress.
I have complained all morning
There is a desire to express the way things need to change.
Now I can barely speak
The current situation is draining any energy to motivate change.
There's a message inside that tells me
An urge to break free of the current situation is felt.
I will shed this skin I'll break free again
The need to start anew and let go of old habits and patterns for growth is felt.
I've been searching for something
A desire for a change in circumstances is felt.
To keep me warm
The need for comfort and security is strong.
To help me sleep at night
A desire for mental peace and relaxation is present.
Come on
A plea or call to action.
Is that a reward or a necessity?
Is what is being pursued a luxury or necessity?
Unplug the cord
Disconnect yourself from distractions or things holding you back.
Shuffle the cards
Mix up the current situation or circumstance to initiate change.
These ties have been tied too tightly
Current connections and commitments feel too restrictive and suffocating.
And I can barely breathe
The current situation is suffocating any room for growth or action.
Igloo mountains built high in the backyard
Attempting to create something grand out of seemingly basic pieces.
But all I see is melting
Despite the effort, things fall apart or don't hold up under scrutiny.
There's blood on my flannel
Evidence of past difficulties or challenges.
Courage in my flask
Building up confidence and energy to initiate change.
If we move onward
If we keep pushing forward and growing.
We'll never look back
The past will not hold us back from future success.
Contributed by Nicholas G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@xoanchoredforeverox
Nothing’s ever good enough
Nothing’s ever good enough
Nothing’s ever good enough
The weather’s never cold enough
To drive me out
Chapter one needs to come
I have complained all morning
Now I can barely speak
There’s a message inside that tells me
I will shed this skin I’ll break free again
I’ve been searching for something
To keep me warm
To help me sleep at night
Come on
Is that a reward or a necessity?
Unplug the cord
Shuffle the cards
These ties have been tied too tightly
And I can barely breathe
Igloo mountains built high in the backyard
But all I see is melting
There’s blood on my flannel
Courage in my flask
If we move onward
We’ll never look back
@seantyler8639
Dylan will go down in history as one of the best alternative singers/guitarists
@DrummingMoose
My friend and I saw these guys when they opened for The Wonder Years in April. We were both convinced that Dylan, their guitarist and vocalist, did drugs before they played with his stage presence and his playing. It was awesome
@baconsensation4044
Stroudsburg(h)
@baconsensation4044
There was supposed to be a question mark at the end of that btw
@DrummingMoose
Yes that is the show my friend and I were at
@owenbundles57O
Sherman theatre?
@hannapearl3960
Where has this band been my whole life!?
@wolf92xd20
I thought the exact same thing I head this whole album for the first time. Man I was like 'WTF how hadn't I discovered these guys yet??''
@Miikeeeyyyy
THIS SONG GETS ME AMPED TO LIVE EVERYDAY OF MY LIFE. THANK YOU SO MUCH TINY MOVING PARTS. I LOVE YOU GUYS <3
@gregggardiner5884
Looking forward to seeing you guys in Adelaide.