I Try So Hard
Akon Lyrics

You know nothin' come easy you gotta try real real hard....
Achieving success is not easy and requires a significant amount of effort and hard work.

I try hard.. but I guess I have to try harder........
Despite trying hard, the singer is still struggling and feels like they need to work even harder to achieve their goals.

I try so hard can't seem to get away from misery
Despite the singer's efforts, they cannot escape the hardships and pain they've experienced.

Man I try so hard always being a victim of these streets
The artist struggles with being constantly at risk and threatened by the environment they live in.

Anit my fault cause I try to get away but trouble follows me...
The artist is not responsible for the negative circumstances they face because they are trying to escape them, but trouble seems to follow them regardless.

And still I try so hard.. hoping one day you'll come and rescue me.....
Despite the challenges they face, the singer remains hopeful that they will be rescued or saved from their troubles someday.

But until then... I'll be posted up here rain, sleet, hail snow...
The singer will continue to persevere and stay in their current situation through any type of weather or difficulty until they are able to break free.

Until then... I'll be posted up right here with my heat getting dough...
The artist will remain in their current environment, doing what they must to make money and survive.

First let me explain I'm just a black man...
The artist introduces themselves as being black, highlighting the racial issues they may face in their environment.

And I come from the darkside...
The artist grew up in an environment that they consider to be negative and harmful.

So I'm having a hard time staying on track man..
The negative influences from the singer's environment are making it difficult for them to stay focused and on the right path.

My mind be racing.. and I don't even know what I'm chasing
The artist's thoughts and desires are muddled and unclear, making it hard for them to work towards a specific goal.

Yet I've been I and out of relationships
Despite their struggles, the singer has still been able to engage in romantic relationships.

I'm starting to see it's me where the complication's at
The singer is beginning to realize that they may be the reason behind their relationship troubles and other issues in their life.

But I'm laying back... praying that you get that peice of mind of me
The singer is taking a step back and hoping that the people in their life can find peace and understanding in regards to their actions and motivations.

I thought I was right but really I'm wrong
The artist believed that their decisions and actions were justified and right, but now realizes they were mistaken.

Then again I was blind to see I was in a fast lane chasing my dream..
The artist was focused on pursuing their dreams and goals so much that they were not fully aware of the negative consequences of their actions.

And then it seem when the fame and cash came they just go me...
Despite achieving some level of success, the singer still struggles because they feel like they have lost control of their circumstances.

Going craazzzyyyy lately I been so faded trying to erase it
The singer has been feeling overwhelmed and out of control lately, and has been attempting to cope with drugs or alcohol.

But I can't cause the drama just grows greater
Despite their attempts to cope, the drama and negative circumstances in the artist's life continue to intensify and worsen.

And I've been in so many collisions by putting S*** off till later...
The artist has suffered from significant negative events because they have been delaying important tasks or responsibilities.

It's like I'm taking steps 5 forward and 10 steps back
Despite their efforts to progress, the artist feels like they are still stuck in the same place or situation.

Tryin to get ahead of the game but I can't seem to get it on track
The singer is attempting to improve their situation but feels like they are not making any real progress or improvement.

And I keep runnin away from the ones that say they love me the most
The artist has trouble connecting with the people who care about them most, possibly because they feel like they cannot truly relate to them.

How can I create a distance when it's suppose to be close and uh..
The singer is struggling with the concept of intimacy and relationships, and is unsure how to build healthy connections with others.

I just don't know..but I'll be out here fighting demons and it's like a curse..
The singer is battling their own personal demons and feels like they are cursed or fated to face these struggles for an indefinite period of time.

That I can't shake this part of cleveland and...
The singer is still struggling with the negative aspects of their environment and upbringing, which they associate with the city of Cleveland.

Lord will you help me...to stop this pain I keep inflicting on my family....
The artist is asking for divine intervention to help them stop causing pain or hardship to their loved ones.

Hustling and gambling drinkin and scramblin
The artist has resorted to hustling, gambling, and drinking to support themselves and improve their situation.

And losing sight of what I'm suppose to be handling
The singer has become distracted and unfocused, neglecting important tasks or responsibilities in their pursuit of money and success.

It's hard to manage cause every day is a challenge....
The singer struggles to manage their life and responsibilities because they face significant challenges and hardship on a daily basis.

And man I'm slippin can't lose my balance tryin not to panic...
The artist feels like they are losing control and struggling to keep their balance, and is trying to avoid becoming overwhelmed or overly anxious.

It's like I'm stuck in the game..
The artist feels like they are trapped in their current situation and struggling to break free.

As soon as I get out it keeps pullin me back, man
Even when the artist does make progress or attempts to improve their situation, they continue to face significant setbacks and challenges that drag them back down.

Got me doin dirty dirt so used to hustling money...
The singer has become accustomed to doing questionable or immoral things in order to make money.

That I don't understand no 9 to 5 work....
The artist is unaccustomed to normal, traditional work that might be considered more socially acceptable or less risky than what they are currently doing.

Thugsters ballin before us..I'm trying to make the major league
The singer sees examples of other people succeeding through illegal or dangerous means, and is trying to achieve similar success in order to escape their current situation.

So we never leave never till the sun came up..........
The singer and their associates work tirelessly and continuously through the night in order to make money and improve their situation.

Gotta get it. can't leave it, no grudge......
The singer and their associates must continue to work hard and make money, without holding onto any resentment or negative feelings towards the situation they find themselves in.

Today games they play gotta go hard to get what you out in..
The artist is aware that in their environment, people must work hard and potentially engage in dangerous or immoral behavior in order to achieve their goals or attain money.

If you fall then it's all on you..... gotta watch what you sign too...
The artist knows that they are responsible for their own actions and consequences, and must be careful and deliberate in their decisions and contracts.

Try so hard I won't play the fool
The singer is doing everything they can to improve their situation and avoid making foolish or unwise decisions.