E.G. Daily signed with A&M Records in 1985, and released her debut album Wild Child. A year later in 1986 the dance/pop single Say It, Say It was released. The song only made it to #70 on Billboard Hot 100, but claimed the #1 spot on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. Her songs Shake It Up and I'm Hot Tonight were included in the soundtrack to the film Scarface. Those same songs were later included in the lineup of fictional radio station Flashback 95.6 in the Grand Theft Auto III video game. She also appeared in Better Off Dead where she sang the title song.
Trying
E.G. Daily Lyrics
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I'd sell my soul to find one more drink left in that bottle
They say that I'm worthless, that all hope for me is gone
Heaven help me; trying to beat the morning home
Lord, don't let the daylight show the shame that's on my face
Just let me hide in my disgrace (Just let me hide in my disgrace)
She won't ask where, where I've been or why I'm drinking
She knows it's hopeless, but she keeps hanging on
Heaven help me; (heaven help me) trying to beat the morning home
Lord, I know I've tried, many times before
But this time I really mean it, so help me
Trying to beat the morning home
The lyrics to E.G. Daily's song Trying paint a picture of a person struggling with alcohol addiction. The singer is drunk and alone, unable to find help from anyone. They are so desperate for another drink that they would even sell their soul to get it. The people around them have given up hope and labeled them as worthless, but they continue to try and beat their addiction.
The second verse reveals that the singer has a woman waiting for them, but she is resigned to their situation and doesn't bother asking where they've been or why they are drinking. Despite her acceptance, the singer is still trying to beat their addiction and make it home before morning comes and exposes their shame.
The chorus plea to the lord to hide their shame and help them beat their addiction is a common theme in songs about addiction. The singer acknowledges that they have tried many times before to kick their habit but this time they really mean it and are asking for divine intervention to help them succeed.
Overall, the song is a powerful depiction of the struggles that come with addiction and the constant battle to overcome it.
Line by Line Meaning
Drunk and cold, can't get no help from nobody
I am intoxicated and alone, without any assistance from anyone.
I'd sell my soul to find one more drink left in that bottle
I am desperate for alcohol; I would do anything to have one more drink.
They say that I'm worthless, that all hope for me is gone
People think that I am a lost cause, that there is no chance for me to improve.
Heaven help me; trying to beat the morning home
I am hoping for divine intervention to help me make it home before the morning comes.
Lord, don't let the daylight show the shame that's on my face
I am ashamed of my actions and do not want others to see my guilt in the light of day.
Just let me hide in my disgrace (Just let me hide in my disgrace)
I want to conceal my shame and hide from the world in my misery.
My woman's there. I'll be she's sitting there just waiting
I know my partner is at home, likely waiting for me, despite my perpetual drinking and mistakes.
She won't ask where, where I've been or why I'm drinking
Despite my reckless behavior, my partner will not question where I have been or why I am drinking.
She knows it's hopeless, but she keeps hanging on
My partner understands that things seem hopeless, but she still chooses to remain in the relationship.
Lord, I know I've tried, many times before
I have made an effort to overcome my addiction in the past, but have failed numerous times.
But this time I really mean it, so help me
I am determined to succeed in overcoming my addiction this time and am pleading for assistance.
Trying to beat the morning home
I am putting in my best effort to make it home before the morning comes in order to conceal my actions and shame from the world.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ELROY DAVID KAHANEK, RED WILLIAMS, T.G. SHEPPARD
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Fatima Soriano
There's one dislike? How could anyone not enjoy this version and your voice, Miss EG? Whether it's a cover or one of your fantastic original songs, you never fail to mesmerize us!
Ms_Oblivion13
Omg, this is such a gorgeous version! Your vocals are divine!! 💫💛✨🌠🌙☀️🔥💫
joeturd
EG dont ever change you!! I love your voice <3 you are so unique and beautiful !!
Just Sayin'
EG, your voice is so beautiful. Would love to hear an entire album of songs like this. You never sounded better!
SoundwaveABLE
love it! it's amazing EG 💚💙 hope you do more music in the future, much love to you :)
Campbell Ditty
Wow what a cover! such a hard song to cover and you totally done it justice!
Trekblade69 P
EG your are forever my badass sweetheart. I fell in love with you again hearing your voice... and your sunshine smile, I hadn't seen since my 20s. What a powerful soul you have to share with us.
Brittany Lyman
Amazing cover i still listen to it often
M K
I hope to see you on stage soon again. Keep shining bright wonderful EG!
DJ WACK O aka Schroeder
Still has a beautiful voice. I've played many of her 12" singles in the clubs i played at. Love In The Shadows, Say It Say It, Mind Over Matter, ALL FLOOR FILLERS ! E.G. performed at a club i was DJ'N at and signed all of my 12" singles. Very nice lady and adores her fans. DJ WACK "O" (Schroeder)