One More Try
Jimmy T Lyrics


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One more, one more, one more, one more
I got one more song I must sing
Ting-a-ling

Freedom ring
I got one more song I must sing
Simple song, so sing along
One more, one more, one more, one more
I got one more story to tell
Mystery, my story
I got one more story to tell
True story, my glory

One more, one more, one more, one more
I got one more arrow in my bow
And as I let it go
Just watch my flow
I got one more arrow in my bow
To the target and it’s a hit

One more, one more, one more, one more
Hey baby don’t you go away
I want you listen what i have to say
It’s not over till it’s over
I’m a natural lover
Hey mister get out my way
This is not, no time to play
Hey mister get out my way
I got to live for another day

All we got,
One more life to live,
One more love to give,
One more cliff to climb,
One more
It’s my time

I got one more bullet in my gun
And I can’t run
Till the deal is done
I got one more bullet in my gun
And I won’t run
Till the deal is done

One more, one more, one more, one more
I got one more shot at the prize
So don’t be sur?rised
Open your eyes
I got one more shot at the goal
Straight from my soul
And I’m in control

One more, one more, one more, one more
One more, one more, one more, one more




One, more, one, more, one more, one more
One More!

Overall Meaning

The song "One More Try" by Jimmy T is an empowering anthem about never giving up, and always striving to achieve one's goals. The repetitive "one more" chant in the chorus serves as a motivational statement to keep going, to persevere through challenges, and to continue to improve oneself.


The first stanza of the song speaks to the power of music as a means of self-expression and liberation. The ting-a-ling refers to the sound of a bell, which can symbolize a call to freedom or a call to attention. The second stanza speaks to telling one's own story, one's own truth, and finding strength and pride in it. The third stanza uses a hunting metaphor, with the arrow in the bow symbolizing a focus and determination to hit one's target. The fourth stanza highlights the urgency of living life to the fullest and pursuing love and passion. The final stanza brings all of the themes together, emphasizing the importance of taking chances, seizing opportunities, and giving it your all.


Overall, "One More Try" is a powerful statement about the human spirit, and the desire to push oneself, to succeed, to love, and to live fully.


Line by Line Meaning

One more, one more, one more, one more
I have more to do, more to sing, more to live and more to say


I got one more song I must sing
I have a song to share that must be heard


Freedom ring
Freedom is something to pursue and celebrate


Simple song, so sing along
The song is easy to follow and sing, so don't be afraid to join in


I got one more story to tell
I have a story to share that must be heard


Mystery, my story
My story is intriguing and interesting


True story, my glory
My story is authentic and gives me pride


I got one more arrow in my bow
I have one more thing to aim for and achieve


And as I let it go
I am confident and fearless when I let my arrow fly


Just watch my flow
Expect great success when you see what I can do


To the target and it’s a hit
My aim is precise and I will hit my mark


Hey baby don’t you go away
Don't leave without hearing what I have to say


I want you listen what i have to say
I have something important to communicate, so please pay attention


It’s not over till it’s over
Don't give up too soon, because there's still a chance for success


I’m a natural lover
I have a lot of passion and care for the world and others


Hey mister get out my way
Don't stop me from reaching my goal


This is not, no time to play
The situation is serious and requires full attention


I got to live for another day
I have more to do, more to achieve and more to live for


All we got,
The only thing we can rely on is what we have in front of us


One more life to live,
We have one more chance to make the best of our time on earth


One more love to give,
We have more love to offer to ourselves and others


One more cliff to climb,
We have one more obstacle to overcome in our journey


One more
Take one step at a time and push through to succeed


It’s my time
It's time for me to shine and thrive


I got one more bullet in my gun
I have one more chance to defend myself and my beliefs


And I can’t run
I am committed and focused, and won't back down


Till the deal is done
I will continue to work hard until I achieve my goal


I got one more shot at the prize
I have one final opportunity to win and succeed


So don’t be sur?sized
Don't doubt, because I will come out on top


Open your eyes
Be ready to witness my success


Straight from my soul
My effort is true and genuine


And I’m in control
I am confident and in charge of my fate


One more!
I am ready to achieve more and succeed again




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: JIMMY CLIFF

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Comments from YouTube:

@maxswinnings4201

Many people have shed tears when this song hit home. Pure innocent love of the 90’s.
No social media garbage no apps. Back then everything was real.

@Arthezius

Technology pushed all that good away. Ironically, it is giving us those memories and keeping them there as well.

@jerseymontana1310

Yes indeed

@LinkRocks

Yet here you are on a social media platform.

@maxswinnings4201

@@LinkRocks grow up son

@shaffti7701

Yup, everyone was happier, and all the bullshit couldn't get any traction.

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@MMajchrowski

It’s absolutely incredible how a song you haven’t heard in 30 years will come on & you still know all the lyrics & who you were dating at that time so vividly!!!

@Impulse735

I was 9 years old when this song came out.

@bensantellano

Life is shorter than you think huh

@l.m652

Mark it’s me, your ex

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