Their first EP was released that same year, but was taken down when 2015 EPs Bashful Creatures and South was dropped.
The band's first LP, landmark was released in early 2017, and was followed by warm glow (EP). During this time, DeCarlo Jackson (trumpet, bass & percussion), who had been in a band with Nathan and Whistler in high school, started touring with the band.
In 2018, the band released their second LP, Bambi.
Why Even Try
Hippo Campus Lyrics
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every trouble back in your eyes and
it's all cyclical so why even try?
why even try to change?
you're yourself way more than i am
being friends was in the palm of my hand but
i let it fall and break so why even try?
on and on the feelings burst and then they fall
until later on we walk it back and patch things up
soon it will all disappear
maybe i will miss your voice in my ear but
i can't go back now so why even try?
why even try to hear?
no more us, no more we, no more you, no more me
when i forgot you, you came to mind
every trouble back in your eyes and
i can't go back now so why even try?
you can't go back now so why even try, no?
we can't go back now so why even try?
why even try to change?
These lyrics from Hippo Campus's song "Why Even Try" explore the struggle of moving on from a past relationship and questioning whether it's worth trying to repair or change the situation. The first paragraph reflects on the singer's inability to forget about the person they once knew. Despite trying to move on, memories of this person resurface, bringing back all the troubles associated with the relationship. The cyclical nature of these thoughts and emotions raises the question of why one should even bother trying to change or fix things.
In the second paragraph, the singer acknowledges that the person they are trying to distance themselves from is more true to themselves than they are. Being friends with this person was within the singer's grasp, but it slipped away and broke. This leads them to question the merit of attempting to mend the broken bond. The "on and on" feeling, bursting and then falling, suggests a repetitive pattern of reconciling and then creating problems again.
The third paragraph captures a sense of resignation and acceptance that what once existed between them will eventually disappear. There might be a lingering sadness expressed in missing the sound of this person's voice in the singer's ear, but it's understood that going back to how things were is not possible. The repeated question of "why even try?" emphasizes the futility the singer feels in attempting to regain what is lost.
The final paragraph represents the conclusion and a final acceptance of the end of the relationship. The phrase "no more us, no more we, no more you, no more me" reflects a realization that the connection has ceased to exist. The repetition of the "why even try?" question reinforces the singer's resolve against seeking a reunion or trying to change the current state of affairs. It is a final acknowledgment of moving forward without looking back.
Line by Line Meaning
when i forgot you, you came to mind
Even when I tried to forget about you, you still occupied my thoughts.
every trouble back in your eyes and
I can see all the hardships and pain reflected in your eyes.
it's all cyclical so why even try?
The same patterns and difficulties repeat themselves, making it seem futile to put in effort.
why even try to change?
What's the point of attempting to alter the circumstances?
you're yourself way more than i am
You have a stronger sense of identity than I do.
being friends was in the palm of my hand but
I had the opportunity to maintain our friendship, but I let it slip away.
i let it fall and break so why even try?
I allowed the friendship to crumble and shatter, making it seem pointless to salvage.
why even try to mend?
What's the motivation to repair what has been broken?
on and on the feelings burst and then they fall
Emotions continuously intensify and then diminish.
until later on we walk it back and patch things up
Eventually, we reconcile and fix the damage done in the past.
soon it will all disappear
In the near future, everything will vanish.
maybe i will miss your voice in my ear but
Perhaps I will long for the sound of your voice close to me, but
i can't go back now so why even try?
I am unable to return to what we had, so there's no point in attempting to do so.
why even try to hear?
What's the purpose of trying to listen and understand anymore?
no more us, no more we, no more you, no more me
There is no longer an 'us' or 'we,' and we have both lost our individual identities.
you can't go back now so why even try, no?
You are also unable to return to what we had, so why bother trying, right?
we can't go back now so why even try?
Neither of us can regress to our previous state, so there's no reason to put in effort.
why even try to change?
What's the use in attempting to alter the situation?
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRANDON BURTON, JAKE MICHAEL LUPPEN, NATHAN TODD STOCKER, WHISTLER ISAIAH ALLEN, ZACH MARK SUTTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Basketofkisses
If you like this type of music, may I reccomend.
Half•Alive
Catfish and the bottlemen
Valley
Glass animals
Grandson
Ollie MN
Hobo johnson
Genres you might like:
New alternative/New alt
Alternative pop
Alternative rock
Alternative indie
Alternative R&B
R&B
Ambient
Jack stauber (yes this is a genre in my eyes)
Good songs to start with from artists/bands previously mentioned:
Still feel: half•alive
Park bench: Valley
Longshot: catfish and the bottlemen
The other side of paradise: glass animals
Blood // Water, stickup, best friends: grandson (couldn't choose just one, their music is bomb af)
Song for the sleepless: ollie mn
Again, cant choose just one, all of hobo Johnson's songs bop
Thanks, love you bye
Emi B
When I forgot you, you came to mind
Every trouble, back in your eyes and
It's all cyclical, so why even try?
Why even try to change?
You're yourself way more than I am
Being friends was in the palm of my hand
But I let it fall and break, so why even try?
Why even try to mend?
On and on
The feelings burst and then they fall
Until later on
We walk it back and patch things up
Soon it will all disappear
Maybe I will miss your voice in my ear but
I can’t go back now so why even try
Why even try to hear
No more us
No more we
No more you
No more me
On and on (No more us)
The feelings burst and then they fall (no more we)
Until later on (no more you)
We walk it back and patch things up (no more me)
When I forgot you you came to mind
Every trouble back in your eyes and
I can’t go back now so why even try
You can’t go back now so why even try, no
We can’t go back now so why even try
Why even try to change
Toasty Bun
Emily Baek sorry but these are wrong :/
Lyrics:
When I forgot you, you came to mind
Every trouble back in your eyes and
It’s all cyclical so why even try
Why even try to change
You’re yourself way more than I am
Being friends was in the palm of my hand but
I let it fall and break so why even try
Why even try to mend
On and on
The feelings burst and then they fall
Until later on
We walk it back and patch things up
Soon it will all disappear
Maybe I will miss your voice in my ear but
I can’t go back now so why even try
Why even try to hear
No more us
No more we
No more you
No more me
On and on (No more us)
The feelings burst and then they fall (no more we)
Until later on (no more you)
We walk it back and patch things up (no more me)
When I forgot you you came to mind
Every trouble back in your eyes and
I can’t go back now so why even try
You can’t go back now so why even try, no
We can’t go back now so why even try
Why even try to change
Big Farts
When I forgot you, you came to mind
Every trouble, back in your eyes and
It's so cyclical, so why even try?
Why even try to change?
Know yourself way more than I can
Being friends was in the palm of my hand
But I let it fall and break, so why even try?
Why even try to mend?
On and on
The feeling's bursting in my thoughts
'Till later on
We walk it back and patch things up
On and on
The feeling's bursting in my thoughts
'Till later on
We walk it back and patch things up
Soon it will all disappear
Maybe I will miss your voice in my ear
But I can't go back now, so why even try?
Why even try to hear?
You know I'm alright
You know I'm right here
You know I'm alright
You know I'm right here
On and on (you know I'm alright)
The feeling's bursting in my thoughts (you know I'm right here)
'Till later on (you know I'm alright)
We walk it back and patch things up (you know I'm right here)
On and on (you know I'm alright)
The feeling's bursting in my thoughts (you know I'm right here)
'Till later on (you know I'm alright)
We walk it back and patch things up
When I forgot you, you came to mind
Every trouble, back in your eyes and
I can't go back now, so why even try?
You can't go back now, so why even try?
No, we can't go back now, so why even try?
Why even try to change?
Colin Evans
Fun fact. Hippo campus is actually the best band
Sally Coyne
100% true
Sinjin VanCleef
Well obviously
Audros
I don't completely agree but certainly one of the best for me
thicc boi
savannah ferreira very wise woman you are
Peepo Shooter
@Soy sauce Snag when they actually do
Basketofkisses
If you like this type of music, may I reccomend.
Half•Alive
Catfish and the bottlemen
Valley
Glass animals
Grandson
Ollie MN
Hobo johnson
Genres you might like:
New alternative/New alt
Alternative pop
Alternative rock
Alternative indie
Alternative R&B
R&B
Ambient
Jack stauber (yes this is a genre in my eyes)
Good songs to start with from artists/bands previously mentioned:
Still feel: half•alive
Park bench: Valley
Longshot: catfish and the bottlemen
The other side of paradise: glass animals
Blood // Water, stickup, best friends: grandson (couldn't choose just one, their music is bomb af)
Song for the sleepless: ollie mn
Again, cant choose just one, all of hobo Johnson's songs bop
Thanks, love you bye
Nithisha Neethu
Thank you for these songs.
David Treanor
Love Catfish. I'd add Cage the Elephant and Peach Pit
Nazlee Singh
The world needs more people like you.