Hollyn - i wasn't enough for you Lyrics
Lyrics
Turnin' down the radio station, wanna have a conversation
Pull into a parkin' lot, yeah
Feel my heart is sinkin' down, feel it in my stomach now
Like you tied it up in knots
You said, "Let's stay friends."
But who ever stays friends?
Who?
Hope I understand
But I'll tell you where I stand
Who now, yeah?
If that makes you happy, I'm happy
Not wishin' the best 'cause I wasn't for you
I guess it happens, it happens
Sometimes you win and then sometimes you lose
When you lay down at night
I hope you sleep alright
'Cause you said this and did that, took my heart, gave it back
So how do you expect me to be happy for you?
Never saw the good in bye, so I will never tell that lie
If you're gettin' out, I'll drive, yeah
Maybe you could find yourself better with someone else
Glad that I could be some help
You said, "Let's stay friends."
But who ever stays friends? (Who ever?)
Who? (Tell me, who does now?)
Hope I understand
But I'll tell you where I stand
Who, yeah?
If that makes you happy, I'm happy
Not wishin' the best 'cause I wasn't for you
I guess it happens, it happens
Sometimes you win and then sometimes you lose
When you lay down at night
I hope you sleep alright
'Cause you said this and did that, took my heart, gave it back
So how do you expect me to be happy for—
Turnin' down the radio station, wanna have a conversation
Pull into a parkin' lot (Be happy for)
Maybe you could find yourself better with someone else
Glad I could be some help
If that makes you happy, I'm happy
Not wishin' the best 'cause I wasn't for you, yeah
I guess it happens, it happens (Oh, I guess it happens)
Sometimes you win and then sometimes you lose
When you lay down at night
I hope you sleep alright
'Cause you said this and did that, took my heart, gave it back
So how do you expect me to be happy for you?
Be happy for you?
Be happy for you?
Video
Hollyn - i wasn't enough for you (acoustic)
Meaning & Inspiration
Hollyn’s 2019 EP, *bye, sad girl.*, offers a collection of songs that explore the complexities of relationships and self-worth, and at its core, "i wasn't enough for you" stands out as a particularly poignant track. While the release date places it firmly within her post-Gospel-pop era, the song’s exploration of feeling inadequate in the face of another's departure resonates deeply with themes of self-acceptance and divine validation found throughout Scripture. The narrative presented is one of personal struggle, where the singer grapples with the painful conclusion that her own best efforts were insufficient to maintain a particular relationship. This sentiment, while originating in a secular context, echoes the human tendency to seek validation from external sources, a quest that often leads to disappointment when those sources prove unreliable or conditional.
The core message of "i wasn't enough for you" is a raw confrontation with the feeling of not measuring up, a deeply human experience that can easily lead to despair. However, when viewed through the lens of faith, this very struggle can become a pathway to understanding our true worth. The song invites us to consider the futility of striving for perfection to earn love or acceptance, particularly from other people. Scripture consistently redirects this pursuit towards God's unfailing love and grace. As Ephesians 2:8-9 reminds us, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast." This verse highlights that our value is not earned through performance or inherent capability, but is freely given by a loving Creator. The song’s painful introspection can serve as a powerful reminder that human relationships, while precious, are inherently flawed and can never fully satisfy the deep longing for unconditional acceptance that only God can fulfill.
Hollyn’s vulnerability in this track encourages listeners to acknowledge their own moments of feeling insufficient and to reframe those feelings not as definitive failures, but as opportunities to lean more fully into God’s perspective. The temptation to internalize rejection as a personal failing is strong, but the wisdom of Scripture encourages us to see our identity as rooted in Christ. Colossians 3:3-4 speaks to this, stating, "For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory." This perspective shifts the focus from outward validation to an inward assurance of belonging and worth, established by our connection to God. "i wasn't enough for you" can therefore be a catalyst for a profound internal realignment, prompting us to seek our completeness not in the approval of others, but in the unwavering truth of God's love, a love that never withdraws or declares us inadequate. It’s a journey from the conditional acceptance of the world to the unconditional love that finds us wholly sufficient in Him.