One More Try
George Michael Lyrics


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I've had enough of danger
And people on the streets
I'm looking out for angels
Just trying to find some peace
Now I think it's time
That you let me know
So if you love me
Say you love me
But if you don't just let me go

'Cause teacher
There are things that I don't want to learn
And the last one I had
Made me cry
So I don't want to learn to
Hold you, touch you
Think that you're mine
Because it ain't no joy
For an uptown boy
Whose teacher has told him goodbye, goodbye, goodbye

When you were just a stranger
And I was at your feet
I didn't feel the danger
Now I feel the heat
That look in your eyes
Telling me no
So you think that you love me
Know that you need me
I wrote the song, I know it's wrong
Just let me go

And teacher
There are things
That I don't want to learn
Oh the last one I had
Made me cry
So I don't want to learn to
Hold you, touch you
Think that you're mine
Because it ain't no joy
For an uptown boy
Whose teacher has told him goodbye, goodbye, goodbye

So when you say that you need me
That you'll never leave me
I know you're wrong, you're not that strong
Let me go

And teacher
There are things
That I still have to learn
But the one thing I have is my pride
Oh so I don't want to learn
Hold you, touch you
Think that you're mine
Because there ain't no joy
For an uptown boy
Who just isn't willing to try

I'm so cold




Inside
Maybe just one more try

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "One More Try" by George Michael delve into the complexities of love and vulnerability. The artist uses his own experiences to describe the struggles he faces in relationships, as well as the personal growth he experiences as a result of the hardships he encounters. The song acknowledges the difficulties of opening up to love and its associated risks. George Michael begins by revealing that he has had enough of danger and is searching for angels to help him find peace. The lyric speaks to the solitude he is experiencing and his need for comfort. He ends the opening verses by urging his lover to confess their love or let him know if they don't love him so that he can move on.


The chorus of the song is addressed to his former teacher, whom he acknowledges has taught him to love but has also caused him pain. He is reluctant to open up to the idea of love and relationships because he has been hurt in the past. The lyric "it ain't no joy for an uptown boy whose teacher has told him goodbye" encapsulates the pain of rejection and how it has affected him. As the song progresses, the artist admits to being wrong about his assumptions regarding love and relationships. He is willing to learn, but not just because someone tells him to. He acknowledges that his pride may be holding him back, but he is willing to try once more.


Line by Line Meaning

I've had enough of danger
I'm tired of being in risky situations


And people on the streets
I'm sick of being around people who can hurt me


I'm looking out for angels
I'm searching for someone who will protect me


Just trying to find some peace
I'm hoping to finally find tranquility in my life


Now I think it's time
I believe it's appropriate now


That you let me know
You should tell me


So if you love me
If you have feelings for me


Say you love me
Tell me that you love me


But if you don't just let me go
But if you don't, release me


'Cause teacher
Because instructor


There are things that I don't want to learn
There are things I don't want to understand


And the last one I had
And the previous relationship that I experienced


Made me cry
Caused me to become emotionally damaged


So I don't want to learn to
Therefore, I'm not interested in understanding how to


Hold you, touch you
Embrace you, caress you


Think that you're mine
Believe that you're mine


Because it ain't no joy
There's no happiness


For an uptown boy
For a high-class boy


Whose teacher has told him goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
Whose former romantic partner has parted ways with him


When you were just a stranger
When I first met you


And I was at your feet
When I was completely devoted to you


I didn't feel the danger
I wasn't aware of the danger associated with being with you


Now I feel the heat
Now I'm aware of the danger and pressure associated with the relationship


That look in your eyes
The expression on your face


Telling me no
Indicating that you don't want to proceed with the relationship


So you think that you love me
Do you believe that you love me?


Know that you need me
Understand that you require me


I wrote the song, I know it's wrong
I wrote this song, and I understand it's misguided


Just let me go
Just allow me to move on


So when you say that you need me
When you tell me that you require me


That you'll never leave me
That you'll never abandon me


I know you're wrong, you're not that strong
I'm aware that you're incorrect, and you're not that resilient


Let me go
Allow me to leave


And teacher
And mentor


There are things
There are concepts and ideas


That I still have to learn
That I'm still not aware of


But the one thing I have is my pride
However, I still have my self-respect


Oh so I don't want to learn
Therefore, I have no desire to fully comprehend


Hold you, touch you
Embrace you, caress you


Think that you're mine
Believe that you're mine


Because there ain't no joy
Because there is no happiness


For an uptown boy
For a high-class boy


Who just isn't willing to try
Who isn't open to attempting to find happiness in a relationship


I'm so cold
I'm emotionally disconnected


Inside
Internally


Maybe just one more try
Perhaps one more attempt will lead to happiness




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Michael

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