Loeb carried the momentum of her early success into a multi-dimensional career encompassing music, film, television, voice-over work and children’s recordings. Her five acclaimed studio CDs include her major label debut, the gold-selling "Tails" and its follow-ups, the Grammy-nominated, gold-selling "Firecracker" (1997), "Cake and Pie" (2002; re-released with three bonus tracks as "Hello Lisa"), and "The Way It Really Is" (2004).
She tours worldwide and has captivated a younger audience as she released award-winning "Catch the Moon" in 2003, and 5 years later "Camp Lisa" in 2008. In conjunction with this project, she launched her own non-profit, The Camp Lisa Foundation, designed to help underprivileged kids attend summer camp through its partnership with Summer Camp Opportunities Provide an Edge, Inc. (S.C.O.P.E.). Loeb has starred in two television series, "Dweezil and Lisa", a weekly culinary adventure for the Food Network and "No. 1 Single", a dating show on the E! Network in 2006.
Her greatest hits compilation, "The Very Best of Lisa Loeb", was released through Universal in January 2006 .
Her seventh studio album "No Fairy Tale" was released on January 29, 2013, by 429 Records. Her eighth album "A Simple Trick to Happiness" was released on February 28, 2020.
Loeb tours with and without her band, such as touring with Daru Oda and Adam Levy. Other band members have included Mark Spencer, Matt Beck, Ronny Crawford, Joe Quigley, Joe Travers, Mark Meadows, Michael Eisenstein, Dave Gibbs, and Leland Sklar.
Try
Lisa Loeb Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
To me it's kind of small.to you it's like prison
What's the difference between you and me
To me it almost happens,to you it almost isn't.
How did you become so sure?
Your girlfriend never smiles, no one ever calls.
You begin to wonder if they were your friends at all.
You shout, this'll never get better.
But the doubt that you grow
In your field is sprouting
Turning your field into a deeper valley
You'd find
(I know you'll find)
The mountains aren't so high
(The mountains aren't so high)
If you'd only try
To do better
It's 9:33 and the traffic, at the stoplight
Somebody hits you, nothing ever goes right
In the gridlock,nothing ever goes right.
But it's just a little scratch, not a permanent scar
It's just a tiny dent, you don't need a new car
It's just a little mess, your dreams aren't shattered
You climb up while I hold the ladder
You'd find
(I know you'll find)
The mountains aren't so high
(The mountains aren't so high)
How many times I've tried.
How many time I've missed and I've tried
How many times I've tried
How many time I've missed and I've tried
When everything's so difficult, I feel so low
But I find a better view on the other side of the window.
So that's the difference between you and me.
What if you believe that the grass could grow
Up through the snow, it's possible
You'd find
(I know you'll find)
The mountains aren't so high
(The mountains aren't so high)
If you'd only try
To do better than get by
You'd find
(I know you'll find)
The mountains aren't so high
(The mountains aren't so high)
If you'd only try
To do better you'd find
The mountains aren't so high
(The mountains aren't so high)
If you'd only try
To do better than get by
To do better than get by
The song "Try" by Lisa Loeb is about the power of perspective and how it can shape our experiences. The lyrics start with the lines, "What's the difference between you and me? To me it's kind of small, to you it's like prison." These lines highlight how two people can see the same situation in completely different ways. One person may see a minor setback, while the other sees a major obstacle. The song then goes on to describe how this kind of negative thinking can spiral out of control, leading to feelings of hopelessness and despair.
The second verse of the song specifically deals with the feeling of being alone and isolated. The lyrics describe a situation where the singer's girlfriend never smiles and no one ever calls. This causes the singer to feel like they don't have any real friends in their life. However, the chorus of the song offers a solution to this feeling of isolation. By changing one's perspective and pushing oneself to try harder, the mountains that once seemed insurmountable can suddenly become conquerable.
The final verse of the song offers a more personal reflection on the importance of perspective. The lyrics describe a situation where everything seems to be going wrong, but the singer is able to find a better view simply by looking out of a window. This serves as a metaphor for how changing one's perspective can make all the difference, even in the face of adversity.
Overall, "Try" is a powerful song about the importance of looking at the world in a positive light and pushing oneself to try harder. By changing one's perspective, even the most formidable obstacles can be overcome.
Line by Line Meaning
What's the difference between you and me?
I perceive it as insignificant, while to you it feels restrictive.
To me it's kind of small.to you it's like prison
I see it as a minor issue, but to you, it's a major constraint.
To me it almost happens,to you it almost isn't.
I almost feel like it's possible, while you don't believe it can happen.
How did you become so sure?
I'm curious about what specifically made you so convinced.
Your girlfriend never smiles, no one ever calls.
Your significant other never appears happy or content, and you don't receive any communication from friends or peers.
You begin to wonder if they were your friends at all.
You start to question if your acquaintances were ever true friends to you.
You frown, you take a look around.
You respond with a gesture of disappointment, and proceed to evaluate your environment.
You shout, this'll never get better.
You exclaim that the situation will never improve.
But the doubt that you grow In your field is sprouting Turning your field into a deeper valley
However, the uncertainty you cultivate with negativity is developing and causing your situation to worsen.
You'd find (I know you'll find) The mountains aren't so high (The mountains aren't so high) If you'd only try To do better
If you attempt to improve, the challenges you face won't be as insurmountable as they seem.
It's 9:33 and the traffic, at the stoplight Somebody hits you, nothing ever goes right In the gridlock, nothing ever goes right.
It's a specific time in the morning and you're in traffic - then someone hits you, which just seems to compound all the other problems you have collided with.
But it's just a little scratch, not a permanent scar It's just a tiny dent, you don't need a new car It's just a little mess, your dreams aren't shattered
However, it's not as severe as it may appear - only minor damage that does not require a large expense, therefore your ambition will not be extinguished.
You climb up while I hold the ladder
You make an effort to progress, while I support you.
How many times I've tried. How many times I've missed and I've tried How many times I've tried How many time I've missed and I've tried
I've made many attempts and even experienced failure, but I continue to try.
When everything's so difficult, I feel so low But I find a better view on the other side of the window.
When everything is challenging, I feel down, but I'm able to find a more positive perspective.
So that's the difference between you and me.
That is what separates our perceptions and attitudes.
What if you believe that the grass could grow Up through the snow, it's possible
Consider that if you believe something is achievable, even if it seems unlikely or difficult, it can still happen.
If you'd only try To do better than get by
You should aim to surpass mere survival.
The mountains aren't so high If you'd only try To do better than get by
If you put forth effort towards improving your situation, it may not seem as formidable as it does now.
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: LISA A. LOEB
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind