Not Enough Time

INXS

About Not Enough Time

"Not Enough Time" is the third single from the 1992 album Welcome to Wherever You Are, it was released simultaneously with "Baby Don't Cry" (Europe and Australia) but only in the US and Japan, by Australian rock band INXS. The song was written by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence, the music in Sydney and the lyrics in Paris, France. The lyrics to the song were originally intended for another composition from Welcome To Wherever You Are, which became later became the album's opening song 'Questions'. The original version can be heard on the 2002 remaster of the album. Australian singer, Deni Hines, featured as a backing vocalist on the song and also married guitarist, Kirk Pengilly, a year later in 1993. The song appears on the compilation album Barcelona Gold, released to coincide with the 1992 Summer Olympics. A video has been released for the song on YouTube on 3 August 2011. 


Year:
2002
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And I was lost for words
In your arms
Attempting to make sense
Of my aching heart
If I could just be
Everything and everyone to you
This life would just be so easy

Not enough time for all
That I want for you
Not enough time for every kiss
And every touch and all the nights
I wanna be inside you

We will make time stop
For the two of us
Make time stop
And listen for our sighs

Not enough time for all
That I want for you
Not enough time for every kiss
And every touch and all the nights
I wanna be inside you

In our fight against the end
Making love we are immortal
We are the last two left on earth
And I was lost for words
In your arms
Attempting to make sense of
My aching heart
If I could just be everything
And everyone to you

Not enough time for all
That I want for you
Not enough time for every kiss
Not enough time for all my love
Not enough time for every touch

Not enough time for all
That I want for you
Not enough time for every kiss
And every touch and all the nights
I wanna be inside you

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INXS

INXS (pronounced "in excess", In-XS) were an Australian rock band, formed as The Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales. Mainstays were Garry Gary Beers on bass guitar, Andrew Farriss on guitar and keyboards, Jon Farriss on drums, Tim Farriss on lead guitar and Kirk Pengilly on guitar and saxophone. For 20 years, INXS were fronted by Michael Hutchence on lead vocals, whose "sultry good looks" and magnetic stage presence made him the focal point of the band. Initially known for their New Wave/ska/pop style, they later developed a harder pub rock style, including funk and dance elements. more »

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Written by: MICHAEL HUTCHENCE, ANDREW FARRISS

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10 facts about this song

Song Information
"Not Enough Time" is a song by the Australian rock band INXS.
Album Details
It was featured on their 1992 album "Welcome to Wherever You Are."
Chart Performance
The song did well on the charts and reached No. 2 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
Song Theme
Lyrically, the song deals with the struggle of managing time when in a relationship.
Unique Collaborations
American rapper Tricky released a cover version of the song which featured vocalist Ambersunshower.
Music Video
A music video for the song was directed by Australian filmmaker Richard Lowenstein, who had worked with the band on many other videos.
Band Lineup
During the recording of the song, INXS consisted of Michael Hutchence (lead vocals), Garry Gary Beers (bass guitar), Andrew Farriss (keyboards, guitar), Jon Farriss (drums, keyboards), Tim Farriss (lead guitar), and Kirk Pengilly (guitar, saxophone).
Lasting Impact
Despite not being one of INXS's most commercially successful singles, "Not Enough Time" has remained a fan favorite and is frequently included in the band's live setlists.
Song Style
The song showcases the band's diverse musical style, blending elements of rock, pop, and new wave.
Creative Process
According to an interview with the band, the song was largely built around a catchy guitar riff, with the lyrics and melody being added later.

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