Try Harder
Keffa Lyrics


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Mm
Run your fingers through my hair
Can't erase the memories
The memories we share

Oh you got a new man
But I don't really care
I'm yearning for your touch
Run your fingers through my hair
Can't erase the memories
The memories we share
I know what's on your mind
You can't wait to get to bed

Why you only see me when you're wasted
Talkin bout these niggas from vacation
I don't have the time, nor the patience
Put your face down, I'm a blow your back out
(Till I) see your face print on my pillow
Nike flip flops by the window
I know that it's hard to admit tho
I ain't shit tho, but I keep it ten toes
Down, you know I keep it real when you come around
I know you're looking good, just don't be looking down
You said you want it or need it
Well, I don't believe it

Say you want a life that you know I can't give
But you spent the night sleeping tight at my crib
Try harder
Try harder
Try harder
Try harder
Say you'll never be with a nigga like me
Say you wanna leave, but you're dragging your feet
Try harder
Try harder
Try harder
Try harder

You say you just catching flights (zoom)
But I know you catching pipes (skeet)
You look so mad, why you tight
I thought I wasn't your type
Guess I'm your type for the night
Just put your pride to the side
We all got needs and that's fine
But I can't give you the world
And I ain't judging you, nah
I like a few of your girls

See your phone buzzing on my pillow
Pick it up take it by the window
I know that it's hard to admit tho
I ain't shit tho, but I keep it simple
Girl, you know I keep it real when you come around
I know you're looking good, just don't be looking down
You said you want it or need it
Well, I don't believe it

Say you want a life that you know I can't give
But you spent the night sleeping tight at my crib
Try harder
Try harder
Try harder
Try harder
Say you'll never be with a nigga like me
Say you wanna leave, but you're dragging your feet
Try harder
Try harder
Try harder
Try harder

Settle down
The PJ wheels just touched the ground
Tell me now
Did you tell him you were coming
When you came through
I don't blame you
You got one life
Make it worth two
Ain't no shame boo




I don't blame you
You got one life

Overall Meaning

In Keffa's song "Try Harder," he reminisces about the memories he shares with a girl he desires. He yearns for her touch and wants to relive those moments. However, she now has a new man, and Keffa claims he doesn't care even though he can't erase the memories they share. The girl wants to be with Keffa, but he doesn't believe her words as she only seems to want him when she's wasted. Keffa indicates that he can't give her the life she wants and needs, but she spent the night at his place, indicating that she is hesitant to leave him. The lyrics also suggest that Keffa's relationship with the girl is purely physical and that he is casual about it. The song ends with Keffa encouraging the girl to make life worth living as she got only one life.


The lyrics of Keffa's song explore the complicated situation that many people experience in relationships. Keffa captures the essence of wanting someone who is not entirely available, as the girl seems to be torn between her new man and her memories with Keffa. Keffa's message is clear; he wants the girl to try harder to make her decisions as he cannot give her the life she needs. The song's soothing melody enhances the emotional quality of the lyrics, emphasizing Keffa's feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

Run your fingers through my hair
Physical intimacy is what the singer craves the most, as shown here by requesting his lover to run her fingers through his hair.


Can't erase the memories
The memories of moments shared between the singer and his lover are deeply ingrained in their minds, making it hard to forget the past even when they've separated.


The memories we share
The singer is nostalgic about the good times they shared together and wishes they could go back to those moments despite knowing it's not the best decision.


I'm yearning for your touch
The singer is desperately longing for physical intimacy and closeness with his lover.


Oh you got a new man
Although the lover has moved on to someone else, the singer still hasn't let go of their past relationship and is still emotionally attached to them.


But I don't really care
Despite acknowledging the fact that his ex-lover has moved on, the singer doesn't care as he has strong feelings for her and can't help it.


I know what's on your mind
The singer is aware that his lover is sexually attracted to him and is eager to get intimate with him.


You can't wait to get to bed
The singer knows that his lover is waiting for the opportunity to get intimate with him as soon as possible.


Say you want a life that you know I can't give
The singer's lover desires a particular lifestyle that he cannot give to her, but they still choose to be with each other despite their differences.


But you spent the night sleeping tight at my crib
Although the singer can't offer the lifestyle his lover desires, she still spends her nights with him in his house.


Try harder
The singer urges his lover to make more effort in their relationship and try harder to work out their differences.


Say you'll never be with a nigga like me
The lover acknowledges that she can never be with someone like the singer, but she still doesn't want to let go of their relationship.


Say you wanna leave, but you're dragging your feet
Despite wanting to end the relationship, the lover is hesitant to let go and is taking her time to come to terms with their separation.


Put your face down, I'm a blow your back out
The singer wants his lover to get intimate with him and is using sexually explicit language to excite her into doing so.


I like a few of your girls
The singer is not entirely faithful to his lover and admits to liking other girls apart from her.


Settle down
The singer is asking his lover to calm down and relax after having arrived at his location.


The PJ wheels just touched the ground
The singer is referring to a private jet that he and his lover traveled on, which has just landed.


Did you tell him you were coming
The singer is curious to know whether his lover's current partner knew that she was coming to visit the singer.


When you came through
The singer is referring to his lover's arrival at his location after having traveled to meet him.


You got one life
The singer reminds his lover that she only has one life to live and should, therefore, enjoy it to the fullest without any regrets.


Make it worth two
The singer encourages his lover to live her life in a way that makes it seem as if she lived two lives instead of just one, making the most of every opportunity.


Ain't no shame boo
The singer reassures his lover that there's no reason to feel ashamed of their relationship, despite its difficulties.




Writer(s): Aaron Alem, Jamaal Bowery, Joey Isaac Alexander Morrison, Matthew Kahane, Quinton Ho Kiu Sung

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I am obsessed with this song

Try Harder - Lyrics

Mmmmmmmm
Run your fingers through my hair
Can you erase the memories
The memories we share

Oh you got a new man
But I don't really care
I'm yearning for your touch
Run your fingers through my hair
Can't erase the memories
The memories we share
I know what's on your mind
You can't wait to get to bed

Why you only see me when you're wasted
Talkin bout these nigga's from vacation
I don't have the time, nor the patience
Put your face down, I'm a blow your back out
(Till I) see your face print on my pillow
Nike flip flops by the window
I know that it's hard to admit tho
I ain't sh** tho, but I keep it ten toe
Down, you know i keep it real when you come around
I know you looking good, just don't be looking down
You said, you want it or need it
Well, I don't believe it

(Chorus)
Say you want a life, that you know I can't give
But you spend the night sleeping tight in my crib
Try harder
Try harder
Try harder
Try harder
Say you'll never be with a nigga like me
Sat to want to leave, but you dragging your feet
Try harder
Try harder
Try harder
Try harder

You say you just catching flights (zooooom)
But I know you catching pipes (skeeeet)
You look so mad, why you tight
I thought I wasn't your type
Guess I'm your type for the night
Just put your pride to the side
We all got needs and that's fine
But I can't give you the world
And I ain't judging you nah
I like a few of your girls

Seen your phone buzzing on my pillow
Pick it up take it by the window
I know that it's hard to admit though
I ain't sh** thought, but I keep it simple
GIRL, you know i keep it real when you come around
I know you looking good, just don't be looking down
You said you want it or need it
Well I don't believe it

(Chorus)
Say you want a life, that you know I can't give
But you spend the night, sleeping tight in my crib
Try harder
Try harder
Try harder
Try harder
Say you'll never be with a nigga like me
Say you want to leave, but you're dragging your feet
Try harder
Try harder
Try harder
Try harder

Settle down
The PJ wheels just touched the ground
Tell me now
Did you tell him you were coming,
when you came through
I don't blame you
You got one life
Make it worth two
Ain't no shame boo
I don't blame you
You got one life



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@amyvaughan9409

This song deserves more attention

@wilbertwestby7505

Couldn't agree more

@z9944x

Why? I like it the way it is ...

@Jakimi

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