Enough Is Enough

Credit to the Nation, Chumbawamba

About Enough Is Enough

Enough Is Enough is an anti-fascist single from Chumbawamba & Credit to the Nation, on Chumbawamba's album Anarchy. It reached #56 on UK charts in 1993 and was supported by a music video, which can be seen here. The b-side, "Hear No Bullshit (On Fire Mix)", is a remix of the Credit to the Nation single "Hear No Bullshit See No Bullshit Say No Bullshit" released the same year, and samples Chumbawamba's Song "Mouthful of Shit" from their album Anarchy. In July 2000, the band gave away a one-track CD of a remix of the song featuring new topical lyrics, called "Enough Is Enough (Kick It Over)", at their shows in Austria. This was following the formation of a coalition government including the FPÖ, a party led by (now-deceased) Austrian politician and Nazi apologist Jörg Haider, who later that year stepped down from direct control of the party due to international pressure. The mp3 of the song is available for free from Chumbawamba's website here. 


Year:
1994
4:34
149 

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[Chorus}
Open your eyes, time to wake up
Enough is enough is enough is enough
Open your eyes, time to wake up
Enough is enough is enough is enough

Enough is enough is enough
Give the fascist man a gunshot
Enough is enough is enough
Give the fascist man a gunshot
Trying and trying again to get this damn thing done
It can't done
Come shoot the fascist with a gun
'Cause it's stopping us from unity
We cannot see reality
Just vanity insanity fusion cannot stand it see
No man fascist man will ever get me outta the land
So understand Fusion plan to stop them with a bang
We sang and sang to make the people all unite
Not fight but fight because the leaders don't think right
You burnt us in the past you know it won't happen again
So black and white take a stand and all try to defend
All of the people and the children who are living in the past
Just blast and blast don't make the fascist man last

[Repeat chorus]

On and on and on you know the feeling's so strong
So long
It's wrong
I'm telling you it's wrong
Destruction confusion and blaming it on the color
I wonder in horror 'cause the people start to follow
All the leaders and the rulers who are putting up the fence
It's dense immense and you say you're talking sense
Bull, bull I want to say it full
But people on the radio you know will make a pull
So I try to tone it down to make the whole world know
That the language of my violence will proceed in my show
Flow, flow to make the fascist man know
that unity is here and unity will grow

[Repeat chorus]
I want to wake up, I want to wake up
I want to wake up, I want to wake up
[Repeat chorus several times]

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Chumbawamba

Chumbawamba were a British alternative music band that had, over a career spanning three decades, played anarcho-punk, pop-influenced music, world music, and folk music. The band's anarchist politics exhibit an irreverent attitude toward authority, and the band has been forthright in its stances on issues including animal rights, pacifism (early in their career) and later regarding class struggle, feminism, gay liberation, pop culture and anti-fascism. more »

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Written by: Charly Janene Lowry, Eddie Roberts, Joe Cohen, Joseph Matthew Tatton, Mike Olmos, Peter Cornelius Shand, Simon Keith Allen

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SENTRIC MUSIC

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10 facts about this song

Background & Release
"Enough Is Enough" is a song by British band Chumbawamba. It was released as the first single from their seventh studio album, "Tubthumper", in 1997.
Genre & Musical Style
The song belongs to the genres of alternative rock, pop rock, and anarcho-punk. It is notable for its rebellious themes and energy.
Lyrics & Themes
Lyrically, "Enough Is Enough" is a politically charged protest song, dealing with themes such as civil disobedience, resistance, and social justice. The song's lyrics are delivered in both English and German, symbolizing international unification against oppression.
Collaboration
The track features additional vocals by Credit to the Nation MC Fusion, further highlighting the concept of unity in its production.
Chart Performance
Despite its political tone, "Enough Is Enough" was commercially successful, reaching #6 on the UK Singles Chart and #12 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Enough Is Enough" presents a satirical look at consumer culture and capitalism, further reinforcing the song's messages of dissent and protest.
Critical Reception
"Enough Is Enough" received largely positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised its high energy, poignant lyrics, and fusion of rock and rap elements.
Legacy
Many years after its release, the song remains one of Chumbawamba's most well-recognized songs outside of "Tubthumping." Its powerful message continues to resonate within the realms of activism and music.
Live Performances
"Enough Is Enough" was a significant part of Chumbawamba's live setlist during their tours. The band often encouraged crowd participation during the song to create a more interactive experience.
Cover Versions & Interpretations
"Enough Is Enough" has inspired numerous cover versions and interpretations over the years, proving the universality and timelessness of its message.

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