Williams shared in an Instagram reel that this song from the musical Hallelujah, Baby!, originally sing by Leslie Uggams, was a song she used to sing while studying at Syracuse University. Its message of having to be “the best or nothing at all” still resonates with her.
[Verse 1]
Being good isn't good enough
Being good won't be good enough
When I fly
I must fly extra high
And I'll need special wings
So far to go from so far below
[Verse 2]
Should I try? Am I strong enough?
Is there time? Have I long enough?
Gotta fly and if I fall—
That's the way it's gotta be
There's no other way for me
Being good just won't be good enough
I'll be the best or nothing at all
[Cello Solo]
[Verse 2]
Should I try? Am I strong enough?
Is there time? Have I long enough?
Gotta fly and if I fall—
That's the way it's gotta be
There's no other way for me
Being good just won't be good enough
I'll be the best or nothing at all
Being Good Isn’t Good Enough was written by Jule Styne & Betty Comden & Adolph Green.
Being Good Isn’t Good Enough was produced by Christopher Todd Hall & Liz Curtis.
Vanessa-williams released Being Good Isn’t Good Enough on Fri Aug 23 2024.