Why Do I Try?
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Let's think about what happened
I don't really know
You talk a big game
But your actions are slow
I am pretty easy
As mellow as it goes
Why do I try?
Why do I try?

I feel like I'm giving too much
To people that couldn't give two fucks about me
And my efforts to sustain these kinships
If you only knew how fast I could end it
Act like I never do enough
I hear from a source that you don't appreciate me
Even though all I've ever done, is hook a brother up

Why do I try?
Why do I-

Let's think about what happened
I don't really know
You talk a big game
But your actions are slow
I am pretty easy
As mellow as it goes
Why do I try?
Why do I try?

It's about time that I set my own standard
You open my eyes
To the motherfucking cancer
People all around me always thinking too much
Get their fill, and all I get is dust
I give them an outlet
To demonstrate their craft
In return, I get a kick in the ass
The disrespect has gone way too far
I'm cutting you off, kick you out the door

Let's think about what happened
I don't really know
You talk a big game
But your actions are slow
I am pretty easy
As mellow as it goes
Why do I try?
Why do I try?

I can't believe that you have the fuckin' nerve
To act so rash like you were so disturbed
I think it's a croc of shit
I'll tell you what
I slipped all of my trust
Like a puddle of mud
Just tired of people actin' like they care
Then disappearing out of sight, into thin air




Then I get a phone call, askin' for a favor
I guess I'll see you later

Overall Meaning

The song "Why Do I Try?" by Enjoy speaks about the frustration of giving more than what is deserved to people who don't appreciate and reciprocate the effort. The singer starts by introspecting about a situation that happened, which they can't quite comprehend. The person in question talks big but fails to act on it, making the singer wonder why they even try. They feel like they're always giving too much to people who couldn't care less about them. The singer goes on to say that they are pretty easy-going but still asks, "Why do I try?" This line is repeated multiple times, indicating the exasperation of the singer.


The second verse is more revealing. The singer is tired of trying so hard and receiving so little. They feel like they are sustaining friendships that aren't really worth the effort. They hear from a source that someone doesn't appreciate them, even though the singer has "hooked a brother up" in the past. The singer's frustration is palpable when they say that they've had enough and that people only take, leaving them with nothing but dust. The singer decides to set their own standard and speaks about cutting off people who don't respect them. In the end, they can't believe the person in question's nerve to ask for a favor after treating them poorly.


Overall, the song is about the frustration of giving more than what is deserved, and not receiving the same in return. It highlights the need for self-care and the importance of setting boundaries. It is a relatable song that speaks about a universal human experience.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's think about what happened
Let's reflect on the situation that caused this trouble


I don't really know
I'm not completely sure what went wrong


You talk a big game
You make bold promises and boast about your abilities


But your actions are slow
But you fail to follow through on your promises in a timely manner


I am pretty easy
I'm a laid-back person


As mellow as it goes
As relaxed as possible


Why do I try?
Why do I bother trying to maintain this relationship?


I feel like I'm giving too much
I feel like I'm putting in more effort than necessary


To people that couldn't give two fucks about me
To individuals who don't show any concern or care about me


And my efforts to sustain these kinships
And my attempts to maintain these friendships


If you only knew how fast I could end it
If you knew how quickly I could break off this relationship


Act like I never do enough
You act like I'm not doing enough to satisfy you


I hear from a source that you don't appreciate me
I've been told that you don't value or respect my efforts


Even though all I've ever done, is hook a brother up
Even though all I've done is help you out


It's about time that I set my own standard
It's time for me to establish my own level of expectations


You open my eyes
You helped me realize


To the motherfucking cancer
To the toxic influence that's been present in my life


People all around me always thinking too much
The individuals around me are always overthinking things


Get their fill, and all I get is dust
They take what they want and leave me with nothing


I give them an outlet
I provide them with an opportunity


To demonstrate their craft
To showcase their skills and abilities


In return, I get a kick in the ass
But instead of appreciation, I get a negative response


The disrespect has gone way too far
The lack of respect has reached an unacceptable level


I'm cutting you off, kick you out the door
I'm ending this relationship and removing you from my life


I can't believe that you have the fuckin' nerve
I'm surprised and angry that you had the audacity


To act so rash like you were so disturbed
To behave impulsively like you were mentally unwell


I think it's a croc of shit
I believe it's a complete lie


I'll tell you what
Let me say this


I slipped all of my trust
I gave you all of my trust


Like a puddle of mud
But you carelessly wasted it


Just tired of people actin' like they care
I'm fed up with individuals pretending to care about me


Then disappearing out of sight, into thin air
Then suddenly vanishing without a trace


Then I get a phone call, askin' for a favor
And then you contact me again only to ask for a favor


I guess I'll see you later
I suppose I'll be ending this conversation now




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@dogukanay4162

[Chorus]
Let's think about what happened
I don't really know
You talk a big game
But your actions are slow
I am pretty easy
As mellow as it goes
Why do I try?
Why do I try?

[Verse]
I feel like I'm giving too much
To people that couldn't give two fucks about me
And my efforts to sustain these kinships
If you only knew how fast I could end it
Act like I never do enough
I hear from a source that you don't appreciate me
Even though all I've ever done, is hook a brother up

[Pre-Chorus]
Why do I try?
Why do I-

[Chorus]
Let's think about what happened
I don't really know
You talk a big game
But your actions are slow
I am pretty easy
As mellow as it goes
Why do I try?
Why do I try?

[Verse]
It's about time that I set my own standard
You open my eyes
To the motherfucking cancer
People all around me always thinking too much
Get their fill, and all I get is dust
I give them an outlet
To demonstrate their craft
In return, I get a kick in the ass
The disrespect has gone way too far
I'm cutting you off, kick you out the door

[Chorus]
Let's think about what happened
I don't really know
You talk a big game
But your actions are slow
I am pretty easy
As mellow as it goes
Why do I try?
Why do I try?

[Verse]
I can't believe that you have the fuckin' nerve
To act so rash like you were so disturbed
I think it's a croc of shit
I'll tell you what
I slipped all of my trust
Like a puddle of mud
Just tired of people actin' like they care
Then disappearing out of sight, into thin air
Then I get a phone call, askin' for a favor
I guess I'll see you later



@christianrocha6828

They put the lyrics on Genius, finally here they are:


[Chorus]
Let's think about what happened
I don't really know
You talk a big game
But your actions are slow
I am pretty easy
As mellow as it goes
Why do I try?
Why do I try?

[Verse]
I feel like I'm giving too much
To people that couldn't give two fucks about me
And my efforts to sustain these kinships
If you only knew how fast I could end it
Act like I never do enough
I hear from a source that you don't appreciate me
Even though all I've ever done, is hook a brother up

[Pre-Chorus]
Why do I try?
Why do I-

[Chorus]
Let's think about what happened
I don't really know
You talk a big game
But your actions are slow
I am pretty easy
As mellow as it goes
Why do I try?
Why do I try?


[Verse]
It's about time that I set my own standard
You open my eyes
You're the motherfucking cancer
People all around me always thinking too much
Gettin' their feel, and all I get is thrust
I give them an out
Let them demonstrate a craft
In return, I get a kick in the ass
Disrespect has gone way too far
I'm cuttin' you off, catch you at the door

[Chorus]
Let's think about what happened
I don't really know
You talk a big game
But your actions are slow
I am pretty easy
As mellow as it goes
Why do I try?
Why do I try?

[Verse]
I can't believe that you have the fuckin' nerve
Act so rash like you were so disturbed
I think it's a crock of shit
I'll tell you why
I skipped all of my drugs
Like a puddle of mud
Just tired of people actin' like they care
And disappearing out of sight, into thin air
Then I get a phone call, askin' for a favor
I guess I'll see you later

Thank you Wyatt for making a super relatable song😀



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@tabitha8232

I’m actually angry I never hear songs like this on the radio

@benny7929

Ebony thank goodness we don’t or else it could become mainstream and overplayed

@benny7929

Easier Animate no because then it will be on that tik tok thing

@benny7929

Easier Animate ok

@Truthseeker_12638

@hydra who cares it just because somethings popular doesn’t mean it’s bad, if this for overplayed it’d be well deserved unlike shitty songs like WAP

@inakidodero6025

You´ve been in Argentina? The only good station has a terrible antena uwu. SLASH ATTACK. BOOM SHAKALAKA

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@servai7581

this was uploaded as im currently feeling like shit, because i make so much effort for people and it feels like they don't care. this is finally a song i can relate to. thank you wyatt

@rajhaz9138

savory wow literally same

@chairhairs6145

sir i vibe with this energy

@Comenter0999

Felt

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