That Ain't Enough

Greedy Hearts and Broken Bluffs: Joe Ely's 'That Ain't Enough' Story
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Lyrics

How many times did you

Reflecting on how many times the speaker was told they were needed

Tell me I need you

Acknowledging the repeated declarations of dependency

How many times did I

Recalling attempts to believe in the person mentioned in the song

Try to belive you

Expressing the struggle to trust and have faith in that person

(That ain't enough)

Emphasizing that the previous actions or words were insufficient


How many roads did I

Questioning the journeys taken in search of the mentioned person

Ride just to find you

Highlighting the effort expended in finding the person

How many fires did you

Asking about the emotional toll represented by metaphorical fires

Burn there behind you

Referring to past emotional burdens carried for the person

(That ain't enough)

Reiterating that the past actions or experiences were inadequate


That ain't enuf to satisfy my love

Stating that previous efforts were insufficient to satisfy love

I'm so greedy

Admitting to a sense of greediness in the speaker's desires

No that ain't enuf you called my bluff

Reiterating that past actions or promises were insufficient

When I was bleeding

Recalling a moment of vulnerability or need that was ignored


You knew me so well

Recognizing a deep understanding of the speaker by the other person

I trusted your power

Having trusted the influence or control the other person had

Now that you're gone

Describing a difficult period now that the person is gone

It's my darkest hour

Referring to a time of emotional hardship or despair

(That ain't enough)

Reiterating that past experiences or connections were insufficient


That ain't enuf to satisfy my love

Emphasizing that past efforts were not enough to satisfy love

I'm so greedy

Acknowledging a sense of greediness in the speaker's emotions

No that ain't enuf you called my bluff

Repeating that past actions or assurances were insufficient

When I was bleeding

Recalling a moment of vulnerability or need that was ignored


I was losin my head

Describing a state of confusion or emotional turmoil

Over somethin' you said

Indicating that the speaker was greatly affected by something said

But I don't blame you

Asserting that blame is not placed on the person mentioned

I was falling apart

Admitting to personal struggles and emotional breakdown

About to break my heart

Expressing a moment of vulnerability or potential heartbreak

I was the same as you

Comparing the speaker's experiences to those of the other person


You know I care

Demonstrating care and intimacy through a simple action

I combed your hair

Describing a tender moment of grooming or affection

With my fingers

Using a specific action to symbolize closeness and connection

If that ain't enough

Indicating that the previous gestures or actions were not enough

I'm givin' up

Expressing a decision to give up or let go

I won't linger

Affirming a commitment not to linger or dwell in the past

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