I've Had Enough
Earth, Wind & Fire
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Getting down There's a party in motion Everybody's on the scene And I can hear the sound Like the roar of the ocean As it rushes to the stream Live it up Don't ya hear people screaming Gotta do it all their way Until they burn it up And the lights nowhere gleaming What a price you have to pay Why do we feel whe have to feed the fire We're only caught up in our desire, ooh I've had enough, it's just too tough To keep it up, so I am calling out to you To lift us up, the world is rough I am so tired and I've had enough Spinning' round in perpetual motion Like a crystal ball of dreams And moving in the crowd There's a hint of a notion That you never will be seen Slow it down, feel some emotion 'Cause there's nothing in between Reaching that higher ground But your faith and devotion To be on the winning team Why do we feel we have to feed the fire We're only caught up in our own desire, ooh I've had enough, it's just too tough To keep it up, so I am calling out to you To lift us up, the world is rough I am so tired and I've had enough Yes, I've had enough Stop, I've had enough Hey, I've had enough Why do we feel we have to feed the fire We're only caught up in our own desire, ooh I've had enough, it's just too tough To keep it up, so I am calling out to you To lift us up, the world is rough And I am so tired You know it's got to stop I've had enough, it's just too tough To keep it up, so I am calling out to you To lift us up, the world is rough And I am so tired You know it's got to stop
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Written by: PHILIP JAMES BAILEY, GREGORY ARTHUR PHILLINGANES, BRENDA GORDON RUSSELL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"I've Had Enough" is a song from the genre R&B/Funk/Soul music, showcasing the unique style of Earth, Wind & Fire.
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Album DetailThis song is a part of their twelfth studio album titled "Raise!" which was released in 1981.
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Chart Performance"I've Had Enough" hit the top position on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart and scored 29th on the UK Pop Singles chart.
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Writing CreditsThe song was written by Philip Bailey, Greg Phillinganes, and Brenda Russell, showcasing a blend of their unique musical talent.
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Production Information"I've Had Enough" was produced by Earth, Wind & Fire's primary members, Maurice White along with David Foster. The group is known for their tight production and unique style, which is evident in this song.
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Song ThemeThe song's theme speaks to an individual who has grown tired of being taken for granted in a relationship, a testament to the band's ability to evoke strong emotions through their lyrics.
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Length of the TrackThe song has a length of approximately 4 minutes and 30 seconds, a typical length for pop songs during that era.
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Signature InstrumentsInstrumentally, "I've Had Enough" highlights the band's signature blend of horns, synthesizers, and rhythm section, demonstrating their distinctive sound.
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Music VideoThere is no official music video for the song "I've Had Enough". This was not uncommon for the time as widespread music video production did not begin until the mid-1980s with the advent of MTV.
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Cover VersionsWhile there have been numerous covers of Earth, Wind & Fire songs, there are no significant recorded covers of "I've Had Enough."
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Live Performance"I've Had Enough" has featured in several of Earth, Wind & Fire's concert setlists, demonstrating its continued popularity among fans.
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Critical AcclaimDespite its strong chart performance, "I've Had Enough" is often overshadowed by Earth, Wind & Fire's more famous hits such as "September" and "Let's Groove." However, it is still considered a classic among R&B/Funk music aficionados for its infectious groove and emotive lyrics.
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