GIVEN ENOUGH Lyrics – Nessa Barrett

GIVEN ENOUGH Lyrics Meaning

[Chorus]
In this chorus, the singer repeatedly questions whether she has given enough to her partner. She feels like she’s been putting in all her effort, love, and energy, but still isn’t getting what she needs in return. There’s a sense of frustration and exhaustion from giving so much without receiving the same level of care.

[Post-Chorus]
This part emphasizes the ongoing emotional struggle. The singer’s repetition of “Haven’t I given enough?” shows her disbelief and pain, questioning if she has truly done everything for the other person without getting anything back.

[Verse]
The verse expresses how the person is only coming back when they need something from the singer, draining her emotionally. The person manipulates her by crying to get attention, while she feels like they treat her heart as something to break. She feels used and mistreated, with the partner loving her only when it’s convenient for them.

[Pre-Chorus]
In this pre-chorus, the singer acknowledges that the person can’t lose, as they have all the control in the relationship. The other person takes what they need from her, leaving her feeling completely drained and empty, symbolized by the “biting my neck.”

[Chorus]
The chorus is a repeated expression of frustration. The singer is questioning if she has truly given enough, having sacrificed everything for the relationship. Despite her continuous efforts, she feels unappreciated and as though she’s been giving far more than she should, yet still asking if it’s ever enough.

[Post-Chorus]
This repetition shows the singer’s emotional exhaustion and desperation, emphasizing that she’s continually asking herself if she’s done everything she can for the other person, but still feels empty and unappreciated.

[Bridge]
In the bridge, the singer expresses how the person has never saved her but instead has hurt her repeatedly. Loving this person feels like an emotional death, as they continuously make her cry. The word “suicide” is used metaphorically to show how painful and damaging the love feels, leading to emotional destruction.

[Pre-Chorus]
The singer feels like she’s being drained to the point of losing herself, comparing the situation to being bitten until nothing is left. She’s physically and emotionally hurt, symbolized by turning “black and blue,” yet still feels like she’s giving everything, even when it’s harming her.

[Chorus]
In this chorus, the singer repeats her exhaustion and frustration. She has given everything—emotionally, mentally, and physically—but still questions if it’s ever enough. Her repeated questioning highlights her disbelief at how much she has sacrificed, only to be left feeling unfulfilled and used.

[Outro]
In the outro, the singer sums up her emotional exhaustion. She’s given everything she has—her love, her energy, even the very air she breathes—but still wonders if it’s enough. She feels empty, like there’s nothing more to give, yet still questions if she’s done enough for the other person.