Enough
Embracing the Paradox: Poor Old Lu's 'Enough' Unveiled
Lyrics
One of the more peculiar things we've done is in this song. We always liked the bridge of our song 'Never Said', from our 1992 release Star-Studded-Super-Step, so we decided to use it again. Really. We just placed that bridge right into the middle of this song and that was that. To makes things even stranger, we inserted the sounds of a squeaky rat toy over the top of it during mixing. After loading it up with lots of reverb and delay, it's pretty hard to tell.... but now you know. The result, of course, is a song that sounds straight out of the circus.
Explains the oddity in the song's construction, borrowing from a previous song's bridge and adding unusual elements like the sounds of a squeaky rat toy, creating a circus-like atmosphere.
'Enough' doesn't particularly have a running theme, except for the chorus. The verses flip from imagery of being total evil in inself "I've a bruise on my head" (read the account of the fall of man, book of Genesis) to putting aside the working of Christ in our lives entirely "another cup of nothing". The chorus proclaims the knowledge of knowing what is wrong and right, but the difficultly, of course, is acting upon it. The song is wrapped up in the final verse... "this is written on me, Christ is everything". indeed, He is.
The song lacks a consistent theme except in the chorus. The verses alternate between the imagery of inherent evil ("I've a bruise on my head" referencing the fall of man) and disregarding Christ's work in life ("another cup of nothing"). The chorus acknowledges discerning right from wrong but struggles with actual action. The final verse emphasizes the significance of Christ as everything.
And is the worst all over
Suggests a feeling of pervasive negativity or difficulty.
Did my dreams go south or...
Questions whether personal aspirations or hopes have failed or taken a negative turn.
I've a bruise on my head
Indicates a physical injury ("bruise on my head"), possibly symbolizing vulnerability or weakness.
Does it show?
Queries whether the injury or vulnerability is visibly apparent.
my words sound so strange to me
Expresses a feeling of disconnectedness or unfamiliarity with one's own words.
Thought that I was strong
Reflects a prior belief in personal strength that is now challenged.
But now I'm feeling empty
Conveys a sense of emptiness or void.
And so low
Describes feeling emotionally low or down.
another cup of nothing
Suggests a continual intake of emptiness or dissatisfaction.
Cause I think I'm full
Despite feeling full, implies an emotional or spiritual void.
And my hands are trembling
Hands trembling signify inner turmoil or anxiety.
For a soul
Expresses a deep longing for something profound or spiritual.
wait, don't count me down or lost
Requests not to be counted out or considered lost despite personal struggles.
(I know what's real)
Asserts knowledge of reality or truth.
I've held - I've held His hands
Claims to have experienced closeness with Christ.
I know the cost
Acknowledges the associated sacrifice or price of such closeness.
this is written on me
States a personal declaration that Christ is integral or central.
Christ is everything
Reiterates the centrality of Christ in life.
wait, don't count me down or lost
Repeats the request not to be disregarded despite challenges.
(I know what's real)
Asserts a grip on reality or truth.
I've held - I've held His hands
Claims a personal connection or experience with Christ.
I know the cost
Reaffirms the acknowledgment of the cost associated with such a connection.
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