Not Good Enough by Noam Wolf

If you are looking for a song with meaningful lyrics matched by an equally emotional performance, “Not Good Enough” by Noam Wolf might just be your new favorite. The song starts off as a ballad that makes you want to sway, with some bright piano sounds and light vocals that are similar to a Norah Jones style. The twang and distortion in the guitar matches the meaning of the lyrics, which are heavy, introspective and very philosophical; “Why can’t I just be? …Cant be myself?” The backup vocals have a great reverb, great harmonies, and really sounds like a large crowd that envelopes Noam with warmth. 

The last minute of the song starts with a low energy that builds with a great crescendo and fill in the toms, and the emotions really start to come through in Noam’s vocal delivery. The solo guitar tone is fantastic for the emotions. Then the band drops out and just vocals and guitar remain, which allows for an impactful re-entry of the full band that is so satisfying. This last minute of the song has great energy, great emotional delivery, and is so infectious that I want to put this outro on loop.

The pairing of such vulnerable, well-crafted lyrics with impeccable arrangement and fantastic musicianship makes “Not Good Enough” by Noam Wolf not just a good song, but an emotional storytelling experience.