Give It a Try
Badfinger Lyrics


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Give it a try and we can make it so high
You'll never feel this way again
Wipe off your sorrow and pain, come into my heart

Just give it the time, should work out fine
We can make it, we can break it
It's not a command, just give me your hand
We can break it, whoa oo We can take it, take it

Give it a try and then change your desire
You'll never make love on your own
Now that the love seed is sown
Don't put out the fire

Give it the time, we can work out fine
We can make it, we can break it
It's not a command, baby, give me your hand
We can break it, we can take it

Give it a try and we can make it so high
You'll never feel this way again
Wipe off your sorrow and pain, come into my heart
Give it a try and then change your desire
You'll never make love on your own
Now that the love seed is sown




Don't put out the fire, yea!
La la la la la, la la la la la, la, la, la.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Badfinger's song "Give It A Try" appear to be a plea to someone who has been hurt in love to open up their heart again and give the chance for a new love to bloom. The song is a call for hope, encouraging the other person to let go of their past pain and embrace the possibility of a better future. The singer promises that together, they can achieve great heights of emotion and find a love so strong that it will never be forgotten.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Give it a try," emphasizing the idea that the other person has nothing to lose by taking a chance on love once again. The singer acknowledges that there are no guarantees in matters of the heart, but that by stepping forward with bravery and determination, they can create something beautiful and lasting. The final verse of the song urges the other person not to "put out the fire," perhaps meaning that they should not give up on their newfound passion and commitment.


Line by Line Meaning

Give it a try and we can make it so high
Let's take a chance on this relationship and reach new heights together


You'll never feel this way again
The love we share is unique and special


Wipe off your sorrow and pain, come into my heart
Let me heal your emotional wounds and show you how much I care


Just give it the time, should work out fine
Let's be patient and allow the relationship to grow and develop naturally


We can make it, we can break it
The fate of this relationship is in our hands, we have the power to make it successful or not


It's not a command, just give me your hand
I'm not asking for obedience, but rather for you to willingly choose to join me on this journey


We can break it, whoa oo We can take it, take it
It's possible that we may encounter obstacles and challenges, but we have the strength to overcome them and succeed


Give it a try and then change your desire
Give this relationship a chance and see if your feelings change


You'll never make love on your own
This relationship is an opportunity for us to experience a deeper connection and love than we could achieve alone


Now that the love seed is sown
Now that we've started this relationship, it's time to nurture it and help it grow


Don't put out the fire
Let's not let the passion and love we have for each other diminish or fade away


La la la la la, la la la la la, la, la, la.
This refrain is an encouragement to keep moving forward and pursuing the relationship




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: MIKE GIBBINS, RONALD GRIFFITHS, THOMAS EVANS, PETER WILLIAM HAM

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