Try My Love
Carroll Lloyd Lyrics

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After everyone get you down
I know I must be a fool
But here I am standing around
Begging you to try my love
Try my love

And I know we can make it, yeah, mmm
We can make it (we can make it)

Give me the chance to prove it
That I show you, oh I show you
What I can do again
Oh just try my love
Try my love

And I know we can make it, mmm, yeah
We can really make it (we can make it)
You may think what I'm saying isn't true
If you believe in me, you can bet your life
I believe in you
Oh like I need you
Oh I want you
So baby (baby) baby (baby)
Believe in me (believe in me)

Try my love
Try my love
And I know we can make it, baby
Only you just try my love
Believe in me, baby

Try my love
And I know we can make it, baby

Overall Meaning

The song "Try My Love" by Carroll Lloyd revolves around the singer's plea to his romantic partner to give their love another chance. The song is a classic example of a love ballad, with the lyrics expressing the singer's desperation and yearning to have his lover back in his life. The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer has been let down by everyone but is still standing around, hoping that their lover will give them a chance to prove their love once again. The use of the word "fool" in the line "I know I must be a fool" indicates that the singer recognizes that they may be making a mistake in pursuing someone who has already hurt them.

The chorus of the song is a plea for the lover to give the singer another chance to show their love. The lines "And I know we can make it, yeah, mmm," and "We can make it (we can make it)" suggest the singer's confidence in their ability to win their lover back. The subsequent lines "Give me the chance to prove it" and "That I show you, oh I show you what I can do again" emphasize the singer's willingness to work hard to regain their lover's trust. The song's bridge further highlights the singer's belief in their love and the importance of their lover's faith in them.

Overall, "Try My Love" is a classic soul ballad that perfectly captures the pain and desperation of wanting to rekindle a failed romance.

Line by Line Meaning

After everyone get you down
After everyone has caused you pain and sadness

I know I must be a fool
I understand that I may be seen as foolish

But here I am standing around
Nevertheless, here I am, waiting for you

Begging you to try my love
Imploring you to give my love a chance

Try my love
Please consider giving my love a chance

And I know we can make it, yeah, mmm
I have faith that our relationship can succeed

We can make it (we can make it)
Together, we can make our relationship work

Give me the chance to prove it
Please give me an opportunity to show you

That I show you, oh I show you
That I can demonstrate my love for you

What I can do again
What I am capable of doing for you, once more