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Try
Deborah Gibson Lyrics
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Yes I know you're strong
I've seen all you can take
But it's wrong -
Even strong men get weak
Even steel can break.....
Even steel can break
Your weakest points, baby
But you never wanna change
You can never be more than just satisfied
If you stay within safe range
CHORUS:
Try
Why don't we try a little harder
Let the good outnumber the bad
Cry
Must I,
Must I cry any longer?
Can we try anymore?
Am I worth it -
After all we've shared.....
VERSE 2:
Yes, you make people laugh
But soon.....
Every clown must go home
To his empty room
You're not truly happy
Playing the fool
But can't you see
The fool is you?
If you don't.....
CHORUS
After all
BRIDGE:
We know these things can't take away
The pain can't be denied
For every man who ever rose and flew
There was a man who cried
Even preachers must pray
Even salesman buy
Do what's right for you
Darlin', all you can do is try.....
Must I,
Must I cry any longer?
Can we try anymore?
Am I worth it anymore?
Why don't we try a little harder?
To let the good outnumber the bad
Must I,
Must I cry any longer?
Can we try anymore?
Can we try again?
Try again.....
The song "Try" by Deborah Gibson is a message to someone who is strong and known to take a lot but is currently going through a weak point in life. The first verse acknowledges that even the strongest people can have their moments of weakness and can break. Although the person knows their weaknesses, they are unwilling to change and step out of their safe range. The chorus suggests trying a little harder to let the good times outnumber the bad to avoid crying any longer. The second verse notes that the person may make people laugh but isn't truly happy playing the fool, and the fool may be themselves. It suggests that if they do not make changes, they will not find happiness. The bridge highlights that everything has a flip side, and to rise and fly, one must also cry. The message is clear that trying is better than giving up.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes I know you're strong
I acknowledge your strength
I've seen all you can take
I've witnessed your endurance
But it's wrong - Even strong men get weak
It's not right to assume that you will always be strong, even the strong have moments of weakness
Even steel can break..... Even steel can break
Even if you seem as sturdy as steel, you can still break
I know you know Your weakest points, baby
I'm aware that you know what your weaknesses are
But you never wanna change
You're reluctant to make any changes to improve yourself
You can never be more than just satisfied
You're content with just being satisfied instead of striving for more
If you stay within safe range
If you don't take any risks and stay within your comfort zone
Try
Make an effort
Why don't we try a little harder
Let's put in more effort than we already have
Let the good outnumber the bad
Let the positive experiences outweigh the negative ones
Cry Must I, Must I cry any longer?
Do I have to continue being sad and emotional?
Can we try anymore?
Have we exhausted all our options?
Am I worth it - After all we've shared.....
Is our relationship valuable enough to continue trying?
Yes, you make people laugh
You have a talent for making others laugh
But soon..... Every clown must go home
But eventually, even comedians must face reality
To his empty room
To an empty space where they are alone with their thoughts
You're not truly happy Playing the fool
You're not genuinely content with entertaining others
But can't you see The fool is you?
Can't you see that you are the one suffering while trying to make others happy?
We know these things can't take away The pain can't be denied
Distractions cannot eliminate pain and they must be acknowledged
For every man who ever rose and flew There was a man who cried
For every successful person, there was someone who struggled and experienced heartbreak
Even preachers must pray Even salesman buy
Even those who appear to be perfect and have it all together have their own struggles
Do what's right for you Darlin', all you can do is try.....
Do what is best for yourself, regardless of what others may think, and just make an effort
Can we try again? Try again.....
Can we make another effort?
Contributed by Hailey N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.