Had Enough
Who Lyrics
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I've had enough of right and wrong
I've had enough of tryin' to love my brother
I've had enough of bein' good
And 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 bein' 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 you find somewhere better, can you save my place?
Fooling no one but ourselves
Love is dying
Here comes the end
Here comes the end
Here comes the end of the world
The lyrics of "Had Enough" by The Who convey a sense of frustration and weariness that the singer feels towards various aspects of life. The opening lines, "I've had enough of bein' nice / I've had enough of right and wrong," suggest that the singer is tired of conforming to societal expectations of proper behavior. The following lines, "If you need a lover, you'd better find another," imply that the singer is done with trying to please others and will now prioritize their own desires.
The chorus of the song, "Life is for the living / Takers never giving," highlights the theme of selfishness and the idea that those who take but do not give back are not truly experiencing life. The verses that follow continue to express the singer's dissatisfaction with the state of the world and the actions of others, such as suspicion replacing trust and love turning into lust.
The song concludes with the repeated phrase, "Here comes the end of the world," conveying a sense of impending doom and the idea that the singer no longer sees a positive future in the current state of society.
Overall, "Had Enough" speaks to the human desire for individuality and the frustration that can come from societal pressures to conform. It also touches on themes of selfishness and the negative impact it can have on both individuals and society as a whole.
Line by Line Meaning
I've had enough of bein' nice
I am tired of always being polite and courteous to others.
I've had enough of right and wrong
I am tired of the constant struggle between what is right and what is wrong.
I've had enough of tryin' to love my brother
I am tired of trying to love my fellow human beings and extending goodwill towards them.
I've had enough of bein' good
I am tired of constantly trying to be good and follow what society deems to be acceptable behavior.
And doin' everything like I'm told I should
I am tired of continuously being told what to do and conforming to other people's expectations.
If you need a lover, you'd better find another
I am not interested in being anyone's lover anymore.
Life is for the living
Life is meant to be lived to the fullest extent possible.
Takers never giving
People who only take from others and never give back will never experience true fulfillment in their lives.
Suspicion takes the place of trust
Distrust and suspicion have replaced the ability to trust others.
My love is turning into lust
My once pure love for others has started turning into selfish desires and lust.
If you get on the wrong side of me you better run for cover
If someone crosses me or upsets me, they will face my wrath and consequences.
I've had enough of bein' trodden on
I have been walked over and taken advantage of for too long.
My passive days are gonna be long gone
I am no longer going to let others take advantage of me and will become more assertive and vocal.
If you slap one cheek, well, I ain't gonna turn the other
I am done with turning a blind eye to other people's hurtful actions and will stand up for myself.
Fooling no one but ourselves
We are only deceiving ourselves by pretending or ignoring the reality of our situation.
Good is dying
The concept of 'good' and doing the right thing is fading away as society becomes more self-centered.
Here comes the end
The end of things as we know it is approaching.
I'm gettin' sick of this universe
I am tired and frustrated with the world and the state it is in.
Ain't gonna get better; it's gonna get worse
The world is not going to improve and will most likely continue to decline.
And the world's gonna sink with the weight of the human race
Humanity is responsible for the destruction of the world and this will ultimately lead to its collapse.
Hate and fear in every face
People are filled with negativity and fear towards others.
I'm gettin' ready and I've packed my case
I am preparing myself for the worst and am ready to face the consequences of the world's demise.
If you find somewhere better, can you save my place?
If someone discovers a better place or way of living, would they be willing to help me get there as well?
Love is dying
The idea of love and compassion towards others is becoming less important and decreasing in our society.
Here comes the end of the world
The world as we know it is heading towards destruction and a drastic change in how we live our lives.
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