Never Enough (Loren Allred)


You're forgiven if you've never seen the 2017 movie The Greatest Showman. I don't believe it was as popular as it was intended. It is about P.T. Barnum and his circus. It's Hollywoodized, clearly, so it's not entirely accurate, but it does make for a good story. 

There is a verse in Proverbs that says, "The eyes of man are never satisfied." There is something in us that pushes always toward more and greater. The movie has many messages, but the overriding one is to be satisfied with the good things in your life. Of course, it's easy to say that once a person has achieved greatness just as P.T. Barnum had, right? Haha. To those of us who struggled most of our lives to achieve a modicum of normal it's quite another thing. 

But, this is really about the song for me. Never Enough is amazing in the movie, and it stands well on its own. It's quite impressive. It gives me goosebumps every time. What's even greater is realizing someone actually sang this song. It wasn't just a movie prop. Here is the woman who performed it. Her name is Loren Allred. This song put her on the map, and you can see why. 

I don't have any great and insightful things to say about this song. It's just quite nice. When God blesses you with something, realize it comes from Him and be thankful. That's all I have to say. I know. For once I don't have a lot to say. And, perhaps, this is how you feel about that. 

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I was greatly disappointed by some things that were brought up at my son's parent-teacher conference. His academic marks are probably better than anyone else in his class, yet his behavior consistently is poor. It has gone on for too long, and I had a talk with him about his behavior and will do everything I can to fix it at home so it doesn't get in the way of his success in life. I believe God brought it to my attention once again so I can do something about it. I have a plan. I implemented it. I will stick to it. Sometimes being a father is hard. We have to do hard things, but we also see the distant payoff. He may dislike how I get things done, but it's gotta happen. I love him and want the best for him. I'm not doing this because I want him to like me. He likely won't like me for a while. But it's for the best. 

The girl I'm in love with is a regular feature in my life now. It's quite nice and feels perfect to spend time with her. I won't say more at this time, but stay tuned. 

I want to expound upon vegan food. Why, you ask? Well, because it's an abomination. Sorry if I offend anyone out there who enjoys vegan fare. I share this man's opinion. Don't be sad. Be happy! Eat meat! Enjoy life! 

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In case you'd like the lyrics for the song above:

I'm trying to hold my breath
Let it stay this way
Can't let this moment end
You set off a dream in me
Getting louder now
Can you hear it echoing?
Take my hand
Will you share this with me?
'Cause darling, without you
All the shine of a thousand spotlights
All the stars we steal from the night sky
Will never be enough
Never be enough
Towers of gold are still too little
These hands could hold the world but it'll
Never be enough
Never be enough
For me
Never, never
Never, never
Never, for me
For me
Never enough
Never enough
Never enough
For me
For me
For me
All the shine of a thousand spotlights
All the stars we steal from the night sky
Will never be enough
Never be enough
Towers of gold are still too little
These hands could hold the world but it'll
Never be enough
etc. 

Thank you for reading. And God bless.

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