Never Enough
The Cure
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However much I push it down It's never enough However much I push it around It's never enough However much I make it out It's never enough Never enough However much I do However big I ever feel It's never enough Whatever I do to make it real It's never enough In any way I try to speak Never enough Never enough However much I try to speak It's never enough However much I'm falling down It's never enough However much I'm falling out It's never enough Whatever smile I smile the most Never enough Never enough However I smile I smile the most So let me hold it up just one more go Holding it over just once more One more time to fill it up One more time to kill Whatever I do it's never enough It's never enough However much I push it down It's never enough However much I push it around It's never enough However much I make it out It's never enough However much I do Never Never enough However much I'm falling down Never enough However much I'm falling out Never, never enough Whatever smile I smile the most Never enough However I smile I smile the most So let me hold it up just one more go Holding it over just once more One more time to fill it up One more time to kill Whatever I do it's never enough Never enough So let me hold it up just one more go Holding it over just once more One more time to fill it up One more time to kill Whatever I do it's never enough It's never enough It's never enough It's never enough It's never enough It's never, it's never enough
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Written by: R. SMITH, SIMON GALLUP, BORIS WILLIAMS, P. Thompson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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16 facts about this song
Release Information"Never Enough" by The Cure was released as a single in September 1990.
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Album InformationThe song was featured as a new track on the band's 1990 remix album "Mixed Up".
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, "Never Enough" reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Video CreationThe music video for "Never Enough" was directed by Tim Pope, who has directed many other videos for The Cure.
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Song Composition"Never Enough" is noted for its heavy psychedelic influences, which marked a departure from the band's previous gothic rock sound.
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Band MembersThe band members during the time of this song were Robert Smith, Simon Gallup, Porl Thompson, Boris Williams, and Roger O'Donnell.
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The Big Mix VersionThe extended version of the song, known as the "Big Mix", was also included in the "Mixed Up" album.
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ReissueIn 2018, the original single was reissued on Record Store Day, along with "Mixed Up".
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B-SideThe B-side of the "Never Enough" single was "Harold and Joe", which was later included in the deluxe edition of the 2006 reissue of the album "Disintegration".
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Critical ReceptionThe song has been commended for its vibrant, layered sound, and Robert Smith's distinctive vocals.
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Influenced BandsThe song's change of pace and more psychedelic sound had an influence on several 90s alternative bands.
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Album ArtThe single's peculiar album art is a collage that includes band members' faces, birds, a lizard, a snake and other strange illustrations, reflecting the song's psychedelic inspiration.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Never Enough" hint at dissatisfaction and the eternal human quest for more, staying true to The Cure's introspective songwriting style.
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Live Performance"Never Enough" has been a staple in the band's live performances for many years and was included in their set list during their concert at the Reading Festival, 1991.
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Vinyl ReleaseThe first vinyl release of the song in 7" and 12" format includes a total of three tracks. "Never Enough" as the A-side and "Harold And Joe" and "Let's Go To Bed (Milk Mix)" as the B-side tracks.
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Fan ReceptionDespite not being one of their highest charting hits, "Never Enough" remains a fan favourite due to its catchy tempo and layered tracks.
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