It's Not Enough
Love's Deception: Unveiling the Emotions in Attica Blues' 'It's Not Enough'
Lyrics
Opens her eyes
Opening her eyes, possibly after a period of uncertainty or doubt.
Doubting she slept at al
Expressing doubt about having slept at all, indicating restlessness or anxiety.
Waiting for him
Waiting for a person, likely someone important in her life.
Wanting the call
Desiring a phone call from the person she is waiting for.
It's getting late
Noting that it's becoming late, creating a sense of urgency.
And she's tired of it
Expressing weariness or frustration with the situation.
Where could he be?
Wondering about the person's whereabouts.
Who could he be with?
Raising questions about the person's company.
She doesn't trust
Indicating a lack of trust in the person she is waiting for.
But she still needs him
Despite mistrust, acknowledging a continued need for the person.
One thing is known - that she can't let go
Emphasizing the difficulty of letting go of the relationship.
It's not enough to think that you're in love
Stating that simply believing one is in love is insufficient.
It's not enough to need
Highlighting that the need for love goes beyond a mere emotional belief.
It's not enough just to be
Emphasizing the inadequacy of just existing without meaningful connection.
You have to show that it's real
Insisting on the importance of demonstrating the reality of love.
He feels the same - still thinks nothing's changed
Suggesting that the other person feels similarly and believes nothing has changed.
She'll always be there
Affirming the person's constant presence without assigning blame.
No one is to blame
Acknowledging a feeling that something is amiss in the relationship.
She's the only one, but something's wrong here
Pointing out a disturbing silence and a potential strain in the friendship.
Disturbing silence starting to creep in
Describing a silence that is unsettling and beginning to encroach on their relationship.
It's passing by them
Noting that time is passing without resolution.
The friendship's wearing thin
Indicating that the friendship is becoming fragile.
Long as love survives it's alright in his eyes
Suggesting that love can endure despite challenges in the person's perspective.
But it's not enough to think that you're in love
Reiterating that believing in love is not sufficient.
It's not enough to need
Reemphasizing that the need for love goes beyond mere desire.
It's not enough just to be
Stressing that mere existence is not enough without true connection.
You have to know what it means
Insisting on understanding the true meaning of love.
They argue over what never bothered them before
Describing arguments over previously insignificant issues.
Don't realize they're doing it anymore
Not realizing the impact of their actions on the relationship.
Immune to pain
Being immune to pain or oblivious to its consequences.
Just let it wash away
Suggesting a passive approach to dealing with emotional distress.
It's not enough
Reiterating that what they have is insufficient.
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