I'll Try Anything
Amber Dotson Lyrics
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But I bought myself a pack
Bummed a light from a stranger
Nearly choked from that first drag
And I hate the taste of whiskey
And this barroom ain't my style
But I'll try anything not to hurt for a while
into the eyes of another man
In my lifetime I've never known a one-night stand.
Lord knows it's wrong to let a stranger
turn out your bedroom light.
But I'll try anything not to hurt for a while
I'm tired, so tired of crying
Tired of reaching for a memory in the middle of a night
So sick of pain running through my veins overtaking my whole life
I'll try anything not to hurt for a while
I'll try anything not to hurt for a while
It ain't like me to be a cussin'
Getting tore up in this bar
Guess a good ole girl can backslide
Running from a broken heart
I pray the good Lord ain't a lookin
And taking notes on me tonight
Cause I'll try anything not to hurt for a while
I'm tired, so tired of crying
Tired of reaching for a memory in the middle of a night
So sick of pain running through my veins overtaking my whole life
I'll try anything not to hurt for a while
I'm tired, so tired of crying
Tired of reaching for a memory in the middle of a night
So sick of pain running through my veins overtaking my whole life
I'll try anything not to hurt for a while
I'll try anything not to hurt for a while
The song "I'll Try Anything" by Amber Dotson is a soul-stirring narrative that speaks of a woman's desperation to escape the pain of a heartbreak. The opening lines set the tone of self-destructive behavior as the singer admits to hating the smell of smoke and whiskey but still buying a pack of cigarettes and taking a drag to numb the ache inside. The use of sensory details like the smell of smoke and taste of whiskey helps the listener empathize with the singer's pain.
The lyrics also reveal the singer's vulnerability: she confesses to being lonely and desperate for human connection by admitting that she has never known a one-night stand. The chorus "I'll try anything not to hurt for a while" translates her innermost feelings of wanting to take a break from the emotional trauma she is going through. The line "So sick of pain running through my veins overtaking my whole life" encapsulates the agony she feels and the need to escape it, at least temporarily.
Finally, the bridge exposes the singer's conflict with her moral conscience as she contemplates the possibility of casual sex as a palliative measure. The line "Guess a good ole girl can backslide, running from a broken heart" portrays the complexities of human nature, where people may seek refuge in vices previously considered taboo.
Overall, "I'll Try Anything" is a poignant depiction of the lengths one can go to escape emotional pain. By using imagery and evocative language, Amber Dotson captures the complex emotions of heartbreak and the temporary relief we seek in less than ideal ways.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stand the smell of smoke
I dislike the smell of smoke
But I bought myself a pack
Even though I dislike smoke, I still bought cigarettes
Bummed a light from a stranger
I asked a stranger to lend me a lighter to light my cigarette
Nearly choked from that first drag
I had difficulty inhaling smoke from my first cigarette
And I hate the taste of whiskey
I dislike the taste of whiskey
And this barroom ain't my style
I don't enjoy being in this type of bar
But I'll try anything not to hurt for a while
I'm willing to do anything to numb my pain and stop hurting for a while
Seems like forever since I looked
It's been a long time since I looked
Into the eyes of another man
Into the eyes of a man I'm interested in
In my lifetime I've never known a one-night stand.
I've never had a one-night stand in my life
Lord knows it's wrong to let a stranger
I know it's wrong to let a stranger
Turn out your bedroom light.
Turn off the lights in my bedroom
I'm tired, so tired of crying
I'm exhausted from crying so much
Tired of reaching for a memory in the middle of a night
I'm tired of recalling a specific memory during sleepless nights
So sick of pain running through my veins overtaking my whole life
I'm tired of feeling emotional pain that consumes my entire life
It ain't like me to be a cussin'
It's not characteristic of me to use bad language
Getting tore up in this bar
Getting drunk in this bar
Guess a good ole girl can backslide
I suppose a good girl like me can relapse sometimes
Running from a broken heart
Avoiding the pain of a broken heart
I pray the good Lord ain't a lookin
I hope God is not watching me
And taking notes on me tonight
And judging me for my actions tonight
I'll try anything not to hurt for a while
I'm willing to do anything to numb my pain and stop hurting for a while
Contributed by Chloe D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TheBelldiver
Wow; fantastic talent. I think equal if not better than anyone I see in modern country today. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍.
Steve Walls
thanks for sharing seen her in concert with george strait she rocked the stage wish she would have put out more songs
Leopardrocks Sherry LeMeilleur
Oh my God who is this a woman and I love her songs
Lydia Lewis
yuck! broom and mop are two words they need to include in their vocabulary, but the vid is a winner. I love her voice and this song thanks for posting it again on youtube.
t bone
I recognize that bass player
Amber Mevis
Hi
ZsoltTelekes
Hi