She started singing as a child, later learning guitar and bass in her teen years, as well as piano and clarinet. She studied entertainment, music, and management in college before pursuing live music as a creative outlet. She's the bassist and vocalist of the indie rock band Babaganouj, as well as a former member of the band Go Violets, which disbanded in 2014.
Pilbeam made her solo debut under the name Hatchie, a nickname she got from her parents, with the release of her debut single "Try" in May 2017. The single gained her significant attention in her native Australia. She then signed with Ivy League Records and released her second single "Sure" in November 2017. In January 2018, she also signed with Double Double Whammy and Heavenly Recordings. In February 2018, "Sure" was remixed by Cocteau Twins' guitarist Robin Guthrie. She released two more singles, "Sugar & Spice" and "Sleep", before releasing her debut EP Sugar & Spice on 25 May. The EP consists of the four previously released singles as well as one additional track, titled "Bad Guy".
Try
Hatchie Lyrics
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I've been barely sleeping
Sleeping
It's creeping in
It's getting hard
We've been barely sneaking
Leaving
But I know you wanna try
I can feel it in your sigh
Yeah, I know you wanna try
I can feel it in your sigh
It's getting hard
Don't know where this is leading
Repeating
The reasons
It's getting hard
Yeah, I don't know this feeling
This feeling
It's creeping in
Ah, ooh ah
Ah, ohh ah
‘Cause I know you wanna try
I can feel it in your sigh
Yeah, I know you wanna try
I can feel it in your sigh
If only I could turn back time
I would, yeah I would
If only I could turn back time
I would, yeah I would
‘Cause I know you wanna try
I can feel it in your sigh
Yeah, I know you wanna try
I can feel it in your sigh
Yeah, I know you wanna try
I can feel it in your sigh
Yeah, I know you wanna try
I can feel it in your sigh
The lyrics of Hatchie's song "Try" appear to be about a relationship that is on the rocks but one person is still hopeful that they can salvage it. The first two lines suggest that the singer is having trouble sleeping, which could be due to the stress of the relationship. The repetition of "it's creeping in" suggests that there is a sense of dread or despair that is slowly overtaking them.
The chorus is the most optimistic part of the song, and suggests that there is still hope for the relationship. The phrase "I can feel it in your sigh" suggests that the other person is also hopeful, but is perhaps hesitant for some reason. However, the verses suggest that the relationship is facing some challenges. The singer doesn't know where things are heading, and is stuck in a repeating cycle of trying and failing to fix things.
The bridge of the song adds a wistful note, with the singer wishing they could turn back time to fix things. However, the tone of the song remains wistful and yearning, rather than angry or bitter.
Line by Line Meaning
It's getting hard
The situation is becoming increasingly difficult
I've been barely sleeping
Sleep has been difficult to come by and is in short supply
Sleeping
It's creeping in
The difficulty is starting to affect the person and their emotions
It's getting hard
The situation is becoming increasingly difficult
We've been barely sneaking
The person has been barely managing to maintain the situation
Leaving
It's been keeping
The situation has been consistently challenging to deal with
But I know you wanna try
Despite the difficulty, the person knows that the other party wants to try and make it work
I can feel it in your sigh
The other party's sigh seems to indicate a desire to try and work things out
Yeah, I know you wanna try
The person is certain of the other party's desire to fix things
It's getting hard
The situation is becoming increasingly difficult
Don't know where this is leading
Both parties are unsure of where the situation is going
Repeating
The reasons
The reasons for the difficulty are unclear to both parties
It's getting hard
The situation is becoming increasingly difficult
Yeah, I don't know this feeling
The person is experiencing a new and unfamiliar feeling related to the situation
This feeling
It's creeping in
The feeling is slowly becoming more prominent and affecting the person deeply
Ah, ooh ah
Ah, ohh ah
‘Cause I know you wanna try
Despite the difficulties, the person is certain that the other party wants to try and make things work
If only I could turn back time
The person is expressing regret over the current situation and wishes they could go back and change things
I would, yeah I would
The person is certain that they would change things if given the chance
‘Cause I know you wanna try
Despite the difficulties, the person is certain that the other party wants to try and make things work
I can feel it in your sigh
The other party's sigh seems to indicate a desire to try and work things out
Yeah, I know you wanna try
The person is certain of the other party's desire to fix things
I can feel it in your sigh
The other party's sigh seems to indicate a desire to try and work things out
Yeah, I know you wanna try
The person is certain of the other party's desire to fix things
Contributed by Audrey O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mdsmatheus
It's getting hard
I've been barely sleeping
Sleeping
It's creeping in
It's getting hard
We've been barely sneaking
Leaving
It's been keeping
But I know you wanna try
I can feel it in your sigh
Yeah, I know you wanna try
I can feel it in your sigh
It's getting hard
Don't know where this is leading
Repeating
The reasons
It's getting hard
Yeah, I don't know this feeling
This feeling
It's creeping in
Ah, ooh ah
Ah, ohh ah
'Cause I know you wanna try
I can feel it in your sigh
Yeah, I know you wanna try
I can feel it in your sigh
If only I could turn back time
I would, yeah I would
If only I could turn back time
I would, yeah I would
'Cause I know you wanna try
I can feel it in your sigh
Yeah, I know you wanna try
I can feel it in your sigh
Yeah, I know you wanna try
I can feel it in your sigh
Yeah, I know you wanna try
I can feel it in your sigh
@carpinchotraducciones4438
Se está poniendo alto
It's gettin' high
Apenas he estado durmiendo
I've been barely sleepin'
Dormir'
Sleepin'
es espeluznante
It's creepin'
Se está poniendo alto
It's gettin' high
Apenas hemos estado hablando
We've been barely speakin'
Creyendo
Believing
Vale la pena mantenerlo
It's worth keepin'
Pero sé que quieres intentarlo
But I know you wanna try
Puedo sentirlo en tu suspiro
I can feel it in your sigh
Sí, sé que quieres intentarlo
Yeah, I know you wanna try
Puedo sentirlo en tu suspiro
I can feel it in your sigh
Se está poniendo alto
It's gettin' high
No sé a dónde lleva esto
Don't know where this is leadin'
repitiendo
Repeatin'
Las razones
The reasons
Se está poniendo alto
It's gettin' high
Sí, no conozco este sentimiento
Yeah, I don't know this feelin'
este sentimiento
This feelin'
es espeluznante
It's creepin'
Ah, oh ah
Ah, oh ah
Ah, oh ah
Ah, oh ah
Porque sé que quieres intentarlo
'Cause I know you wanna try
Puedo sentirlo en tu suspiro
I can feel it in your sigh
Sí, sé que quieres intentarlo
Yeah, I know you wanna try
Puedo sentirlo en tu suspiro
I can feel it in your sigh
Si solo pudiera retroceder el tiempo
If only I could turn back time
Lo haría, sí lo haría
I would, yeah I would
Si solo pudiera retroceder el tiempo
If only I could turn back time
Lo haría, sí lo haría
I would, yeah I would
Porque sé que quieres intentarlo
'Cause I know you wanna try
Puedo sentirlo en tu suspiro
I can feel it in your sigh
Sí, sé que quieres intentarlo
Yeah, I know you wanna try
Puedo sentirlo en tu suspiro
I can feel it in your sigh
Sí, sé que quieres intentarlo
Yeah, I know you wanna try
Puedo sentirlo en tu suspiro
I can feel it in your sigh
Sí, sé que quieres intentarlo
Yeah, I know you wanna try
Puedo sentirlo en tu suspiro
I can feel it in your sigh
@williammillington7955
How have I only discovered these guys, like Cocteau Twins of the new millennium, love her vocals and so beautifully produced.....I'm hooked already!!
@jur-fy1bl
This is criminally underrated...
Let's keep it our little secret then, shall we? 😆
@greyzg
Best dream-ey female voice I've heard since Fazerdaze. Can't wait for a full-length album.
@rosa-hu4kf
my profile picture ! and agreed
@alexharms9145
This band grew on me faster than moss on a log! So talented! Bring back those 90's vibes!
@hgranillo70
Saw her in Brooklyn this May, she was amazing and when they started to perform this song, everyone was singing along!!!
@mdsmatheus
It's getting hard
I've been barely sleeping
Sleeping
It's creeping in
It's getting hard
We've been barely sneaking
Leaving
It's been keeping
But I know you wanna try
I can feel it in your sigh
Yeah, I know you wanna try
I can feel it in your sigh
It's getting hard
Don't know where this is leading
Repeating
The reasons
It's getting hard
Yeah, I don't know this feeling
This feeling
It's creeping in
Ah, ooh ah
Ah, ohh ah
'Cause I know you wanna try
I can feel it in your sigh
Yeah, I know you wanna try
I can feel it in your sigh
If only I could turn back time
I would, yeah I would
If only I could turn back time
I would, yeah I would
'Cause I know you wanna try
I can feel it in your sigh
Yeah, I know you wanna try
I can feel it in your sigh
Yeah, I know you wanna try
I can feel it in your sigh
Yeah, I know you wanna try
I can feel it in your sigh
@konmrnjaus2076
Just saw on Rage this morning. I am very reluctant to follow bands these days yet I couldn't help but dive into your music 😁 this is absolutely fantastic and thank you. - Kon, Melbourne.
@ahdiyatcahyo1185
Never get enough of the bridge part. Pure pop bliss!
@bigupz6818
Such a gorgeous sounding band! Love Hatchie 😎👍🏻