From the recording Good Enough?
This song asks the question, “what do I have to do to improve myself so that I will be loved—by a potential partner, by God, by whomever we seek approval from?” The real question is, “ when will I be good enough for myself? I refer to myself as a “freak” in this song. My mother saw the lyrics on my desk one day and got emotional: “Honey, do you really see yourself as a freak?” ‘Fraid so, ma.” Needless to say, she’s not a fan of this song.
Lyrics
If I watched less television Would my productivity rise? With my productivity risen Would I feel legitimized? Would you want me Would you need me Could this freak be loved? If I meditated daily Would I come to accept my life? What if that's just resignation Expectations pacified Would you want me Would you need me Could this freak be loved? Would you loathe me Would you leave me Would this freak be shunned? Will I be good enough for you When I make up for lost time Will I be good enough for you When I obtain piece of mind Will I be good enough for you When I am good enough for me Will I be good enough for me Ever, Ever, Ever?
If I moved out of the city Would my demons follow me there? Could I reinvent my story Smile at strangers everywhere? Would you want me Would you need me Could this freak be loved? Would you loathe me Would you leave me Would this freak be shunned? Repeat Chorus If I practiced yoga weekly Would I float around peacefully?I could cease to eat meat freely But would it even change a thing?