Story Behind The Song

More Than Enough is an open apology letter from Andy addressed to his late sister-in-law Brenda, who died of cancer in 2017. In the early 2000s, Andy, his wife Linda, and Brenda all worked at Kaplan Professional in La Crosse, WI. Andy and Linda were entering what they now call the "great struggles" -- a period that culminated in their divorce in early 2005. Linda stepped down from her position at Kaplan in the spring of 2003, and Brenda stayed on in the role of customer service. In a board room meeting, Andy learned of a work-related error involving Brenda and -- in a fit of frustration -- called her a "bonehead" in front of the senior executives who were present. Word spread quickly. Feelings were hurt. Relationships damaged. Words cut deep and take up residence in our minds. Linda and Andy began their journey of rediscovery in the summer of 2005 and remarried in February of 2009. Although Andy apologized to Brenda for what he had said, the relationship was never the same. Time to heal was cut short by her untimely passing. Brenda was a beautiful human. More Than Enough is not a story unique to Andy, Linda, and Brenda. Most of us carry regret for things we've said and done -- and most of us will recognize ourselves somewhere in this ballad.

Lyrics

My ego was weak, I thought I was strong
I had no intention of doing you wrong
I said unkind words, to make me look tall
They had consequences, and made you feel...

Run aground, let you down, got carried away
What goes around comes around,
I've got to say...

I'm sorry that I made you feel
Less than, not enough, unworthy and dumb
I should have built you up, shut my mouth
And showed you some love

But now you're an angel and I don't know how
To let you know you were everything
And more than enough

My mem'ries grow weak, and years carry on
I shoulder the burden, that I know I was wrong
I should have made you feel safe, and helped you feel tall
But I was pretentious, so petty and...

Blown around, dragged you down, got carried away
What goes around comes around,
I've got to say...

I'm sorry that I made you feel
Less than, not enough, unworthy and dumb
I should have built you up, shut my mouth
And showed you some love

But now you're an angel and I don't know how
To let you know you were everything
And more than enough

I should have lifted you high, and rooted you on
But I was too selfish, so lofty and...

Run aground, let you down, got carried away
What goes around comes around, I've got to say...

I'm sorry that I made you feel
Less than, not enough, unworthy and dumb
I should have built you up, shut my mouth
And showed you some love

But now you're an angel and I don't know how
To let you know you were everything
And more than enough
To let you know you were everything
And more than enough