BADBADNOTGOOD released their first two albums in 2011 and 2012, both for free from their official Bandcamp.
Their third album named "III", was released on 6, May, 2014.
They released their fourth album, "Sour Soul" a collaboration with Ghostface Killah , on 23, Feb, 2015.
On January 1, 2016, Leland Whitty, a saxophonist who has appeared on BBNG2 and III, officially became part of the group. Later that year, on July 8, BADBADNOTGOOD released their fifth album, "IV" which featured many more collaborators, such as Kaytranada and Mick Jenkins. As of 2019, pianist Matt Tavares is no longer a member of BADBADNOTGOOD.
Band's official site: http://badbadnotgood.com
Bandcamp: http://badbadnotgood.bandcamp.com/
Tried
BADBADNOTGOOD Lyrics
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Painted the sun
The lavender woman
Blocking my vision
My aching feeling
Killing the fun
Oh my, oh my
The pain inside
Fields of lilac
I'm undecided
Love defied that won't grow
Need you so
Fields of lilac
Our worlds divided
Sky decided to fall
I need you so
I tried to find joy
I tried to find ease
When will the storm desist
August of rain
Who is my pleading
The pain inside of me
Lord I have tried
Been holding it in
Both my hands were tied
I tried
I tried
I tried
Moon mirror
Make a new start
She's losing her fever
Make him believe her
Silver ribbon
Take me apart
This lavender woman
Blocking my vision
Seeing you smiling
Playing the part
Oh my oh my
The pain inside
Fields of lilac
I'm undecided
Love defied that won't grow
Need you so
I tried to find joy
I tried to find ease
When will the storm desist
August of rain
Who is my pleading
The pain inside of me
Lord I have tried
Been holding it in
Both my hands tied
I tried, I tried
Lord I tried
I tried to find joy
I tried to find ease
When will the storm desist
August of rain
Who is my pleading
The pain inside of me
Lord I have tried
Been holding it in
Both my hands tied
I tried
I've tried
I tried
In "Tried", BADBADNOTGOOD explores the complexities of love, loss, and sadness. The song starts with an image of a flower and sun being painted, representing the beauty and brightness that is present in the world, but then it is obstructed by the lavender woman, who blocks the singer's vision, causing an aching feeling and killing any fun. This woman represents a relationship that is not working out, and it is causing pain and heartbreak. The singer is undecided about whether this love can grow, as their worlds are divided, and the sky has decided to fall, with a sense of hopelessness.
The chorus repeats the singer's attempts to find joy and ease, but a storm of sadness and pain still rages on. The pain inside is too much to bear, and the singer is pleading to an unknown source to help ease the struggle. The second verse continues with more imagery, with a moon mirror reflecting the need for a fresh start, but the lavender woman is still blocking the vision, causing more pain. The singer sees the subject of their affection smiling and playing a part, further highlighting the divide and confusion in their relationship.
Overall, "Tried" is a melancholic yet beautiful portrayal of the struggles of love and loss, using vivid imagery to evoke a sense of longing and sadness.
Line by Line Meaning
Painted a flower
I created something beautiful
Painted the sun
I brought light into my life
The lavender woman
Someone important to me
Blocking my vision
Preventing me from seeing clearly
My aching feeling
The pain inside of me
Killing the fun
Taking away the joy in life
Oh my, oh my
Expressing shock and distress
The pain inside
The emotional pain I am feeling
Fields of lilac
An area of beauty and peace
I'm undecided
I am unsure of what to do
Love defied that won't grow
My love is not being reciprocated
Need you so
I require your presence
Sky decided to fall
Something terrible happened
I tried to find joy
I made an effort to feel happy
I tried to find ease
I attempted to find peace in my mind
When will the storm desist
When will my troubles end
August of rain
A difficult and sad time
Who is my pleading
Who can help me
Lord I have tried
I have done my best
Been holding it in
I have been suppressing my feelings
Both my hands were tied
I was helpless to change the situation
Moon mirror
Reflecting on myself in a different light
Make a new start
Begin again with a fresh perspective
She's losing her fever
The passion is fading away
Make him believe her
Convincing someone of the truth
Silver ribbon
A symbol of hope
Take me apart
Breaking me down emotionally
Seeing you smiling
Knowing that you are happy
Playing the part
Acting how I'm expected to
I've tried
I have made an effort
Lord I tried
I did everything I could
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Hakan Wirenstrand, Yukimi Nagano, Erik Bodin, Kaellgren Wallin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vigil_.
Painted a flower
Painted the sun
The lavender woman
Blocking my vision
My aching feeling
Killing the fun
Oh my, oh my
The pain inside
Fields of lilac
I’m undecided
Love defied that won’t grow
Need you so
Fields of lilac
Our worlds divided
Sky decided to fall
I need you so
I tried to find joy
I tried to find ease
When will the storm desist
August rain
Who is my pleading
The pain inside of me
Lord I have tried
Been holding it in
Both my hands were tied
I tried
I tried
I tried
Moon mirror
Make a new start
She’s losing her fever
Make him believe her
Silver ribbon
Take me apart
This lavender woman
Blocking my vision
Seeing you smiling
Playing the part
Oh my oh my
The pain inside
Fields of lilac
I’m undecided
Love defied that won’t grow
Need you so
I tried to find joy
I tried to find ease
When will the storm desist
August rain
Who is my pleading
The pain inside of me
Lord I have tried
Been holding it in
Both my hands were tied
I tried I tried
Lord I tried
I tried to find joy
I tried to find ease
When will the storm desist
August rain
Who is my pleading
The pain inside of me
Lord I have tried
Been holding it in
Both my hands were tied
I tried
I tried
I tried
@danieldorasamy7406
This song is probably one of the greatest songs Iv'e ever heard in a long time. Wow this is timeless.
@vigil_.
Painted a flower
Painted the sun
The lavender woman
Blocking my vision
My aching feeling
Killing the fun
Oh my, oh my
The pain inside
Fields of lilac
I’m undecided
Love defied that won’t grow
Need you so
Fields of lilac
Our worlds divided
Sky decided to fall
I need you so
I tried to find joy
I tried to find ease
When will the storm desist
August rain
Who is my pleading
The pain inside of me
Lord I have tried
Been holding it in
Both my hands were tied
I tried
I tried
I tried
Moon mirror
Make a new start
She’s losing her fever
Make him believe her
Silver ribbon
Take me apart
This lavender woman
Blocking my vision
Seeing you smiling
Playing the part
Oh my oh my
The pain inside
Fields of lilac
I’m undecided
Love defied that won’t grow
Need you so
I tried to find joy
I tried to find ease
When will the storm desist
August rain
Who is my pleading
The pain inside of me
Lord I have tried
Been holding it in
Both my hands were tied
I tried I tried
Lord I tried
I tried to find joy
I tried to find ease
When will the storm desist
August rain
Who is my pleading
The pain inside of me
Lord I have tried
Been holding it in
Both my hands were tied
I tried
I tried
I tried
@ThePrelude2life
I looked up the lyrics myself but thank you unsung hero!
@pebofatso
@Vigil you the realest MVP right here
@JesusGarcia-xi3du
I don't know why but I always hear "With both my hands tied" instead of "My both hands were tied"
@juanjosehurtadonunez9318
Thx 💪💪
@trailsharkmtb2622
This track blew my mind... those vocals... incredible
@rubipie
Finally. Two of my favorite artists did a song together.
@hungrychance14
I don't listen to alternative music, I found this in someone's playlist, but this has a lot of soul in it. Wish I could find more like this.
@wacodraco1558
Try Moonchild, Jordan Rakei, Tom Misch, Mac Ayres, Hiatus Kaiyote, IVAN AVE., Robert Glasper and Alex Isley for starters. Such good music in recent times but not always easy to come across