The lyric from “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” finishes with “enough.” The repeated phrase says that no physical obstacle can prevent the singer from reaching someone who needs support.
Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson wrote the song. Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell released the first hit version in 1967, while Diana Ross recorded a famous solo version in 1970. Ross’s recording became a number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song uses mountains, valleys, and rivers as metaphors for distance and difficulty. Its central promise is emotional availability: the singer says that help or companionship will remain possible regardless of the obstacle. The repetition gives the chorus its memorable, anthem-like structure.
Because the next line continues with “enough to keep me from getting to you,” some listeners supply that longer phrase when asked to finish the shorter line. The exact completion after “ain’t no river wide” is “enough.” The song became an important example of the transition from Motown duet soul to large-scale pop-soul production.