One More Try
JAY Lyrics


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This Life go so far
Is really how you look at it though
Everybody got they own demons they fighting
Got nothing else but to use them drugs
But you just gotta keep pushin'
Look at this world in a new perspective
And for that Should make you stronger
Throughout your whole story
Because everybody Got one
In and Out my head
I’m tryna keep away these voices
But all instead I’m entertained
With all my choices
Gotta maintain balance it out
Told my momma ima make her proud
She sittin' in the couch
She say jay how we gon make it out
Don’t gotta worry gotta plan
For you momma
Straight from the muscle
For my sisters and my brothers
They don’t understand
It’s so hard from where I’m coming
Fuck a friend
Fuck a cap
We beat your head don’t be a runner
(GRRRAA)
I could pop shit Lock shit
Ain’t no do or die
It’s a scheme
Baby please don’t give them what you need
I got 30 round to it
I got niggas niggas in the scene
( I could pop shit lock shit ain’t no do or die)
Always pushing never riding it slow
If you gon go then go
Heart break up in the middle of the ocean
This pain gotta be spoken
I know the real recognize the truth
I try to make myself a better living
I try to find myself with all this healing
I tried to work the 9 to 5
That can’t be my drive
I know that ima thrive
(Yea)
I try I try I try
I try I try I try
And I tried And I tried
And I tried and I won’t stop
All these voices and critics
Put shit in my fitted
Tell me would you love me
If I ain’t sit down for a couple minutes
Look up to my father
Cuz he told me how to go and get it
Started from scratch no excuses
Had to go and fix it
Murder she wrote
(I keep on going through these phases promise I won’t change)




Murder She wrote
(Live by the truth I know it’s coming Staying In my lane)

Overall Meaning

In "One More Try," JAY reflects on the struggles he faces in life, acknowledging that everyone has their own demons to fight. He speaks about drug use and trying to find a new perspective on the world. Through it all, he tries to maintain balance and make his family proud. JAY is determined to succeed despite the voices and critics that constantly try to bring him down. He is inspired by his father's advice to always go and get what he wants, and he's determined to stay true to himself.


The lyrics of "One More Try" show the struggles that come with trying to make a better life for oneself. JAY talks about the difficulty of trying to keep away negative thoughts and distractions, while striving to make his family proud. He speaks of the pain he's felt, but also the hope and determination he has to keep going. By referencing his father's words, JAY wants to show that he is willing to do whatever it takes to succeed, regardless of the obstacles he may face.


Line by Line Meaning

This Life go so far
Life can seem long and challenging


Is really how you look at it though
Your perspective shapes your experience


Everybody got they own demons they fighting
Everyone faces their own struggles


Got nothing else but to use them drugs
Drugs are a common escape from pain and problems


But you just gotta keep pushin'
You must persevere despite hardships


Look at this world in a new perspective
Try to see the world differently


And for that Should make you stronger
This effort should make you more resilient


Throughout your whole story
Throughout your entire life


Because everybody Got one
Because everyone has a story


In and Out my head
These thoughts consume my mind


I’m tryna keep away these voices
I'm trying to ignore these negative thoughts


But all instead I’m entertained
But instead, I'm intrigued by them


With all my choices
Because I have control over my actions


Gotta maintain balance it out
I must find balance in life


Told my momma ima make her proud
I promised my mother I will succeed


She sittin' in the couch
She is waiting for me to do so


She say jay how we gon make it out
She asks how we will overcome challenges


Don’t gotta worry gotta plan
We have a plan, so there's no need to worry


For you momma
I'm doing this for you, Mom


Straight from the muscle
I'm doing this on my own


For my sisters and my brothers
I'm also doing this for my siblings


They don’t understand
They don't comprehend my struggles


It’s so hard from where I’m coming
It's challenging to succeed from my background


Fuck a friend
I don't need friends to succeed


Fuck a cap
I don't need to exaggerate my story to succeed


We beat your head don’t be a runner
We are strong and won't back down from anything


(GRRRAA)
An expression of confidence and determination


I could pop shit Lock shit
I am confident and in control


Ain’t no do or die
There's no need to go to extremes


It’s a scheme
Success is a process, not just luck


Baby please don’t give them what you need
Don't give into temptation or pressure


I got 30 round to it
I'm prepared to face any challenge


I got niggas niggas in the scene
I have friends and supporters


( I could pop shit lock shit ain’t no do or die)
I am confident and successful, without taking unnecessary risks


Always pushing never riding it slow
I am always driven and moving forward


If you gon go then go
If you're going to try, give it your all


Heart break up in the middle of the ocean
Heartbreak and pain can feel overwhelming


This pain gotta be spoken
I must acknowledge and express my pain


I know the real recognize the truth
Those who understand me will recognize my authenticity


I try to make myself a better living
I am trying to improve my life


I try to find myself with all this healing
I am trying to recover and grow


I tried to work the 9 to 5
I tried a conventional job, but it wasn't right for me


That can’t be my drive
I need something more fulfilling to motivate me


I know that ima thrive
I am going to succeed


(Yea)
An expression of confidence and certainty


I try I try I try
I keep trying and never give up


And I tried And I tried
And I'll keep trying


And I tried and I won’t stop
And I won't stop trying


All these voices and critics
I face many negative thoughts and people


Put shit in my fitted
They try to bring me down


Tell me would you love me
They question if others would still accept me


If I ain’t sit down for a couple minutes
If I took a break from my ambition


Look up to my father
I admire my dad


Cuz he told me how to go and get it
He taught me how to be motivated and successful


Started from scratch no excuses
I had to start fresh and overcome setbacks


Had to go and fix it
I had to repair and improve my life


Murder she wrote
The violence and trauma of my past haunts me


(I keep on going through these phases promise I won’t change)
I keep experiencing highs and lows, but I won't give up or compromise my values


Murder She wrote
Once again, my past pain and trauma affect me


(Live by the truth I know it’s coming Staying In my lane)
I will live honestly and confidently, and success will come from staying in my path




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Written by: Jayson Rivas

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