One More Try
Michael George Lyrics
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And people on the streets
I'm looking out for angels
Just trying to find some peace
Now I think it's time
That you let me know
So if you love me
Say you love me
'Cause teacher
There are things that I don't want to learn
And the last one I had
Made me cry
So I don't want to learn to
Hold you, touch you
Think that you're mine
Because it ain't no joy
For an uptown boy
Whose teacher has told him goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
When you were just a stranger
And I was at your feet
I didn't feel the danger
Now I feel the heat
That look in your eyes
Telling me no
So you think that you love me
Know that you need me
I wrote the song, I know it's wrong
Just let me go
And teacher
There are things
That I don't want to learn
Oh the last one I had
Made me cry
So I don't want to learn to
Hold you, touch you
Think that you're mine
Because it ain't no joy
For an uptown boy
Whose teacher has told him goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
So when you say that you need me
That you'll never leave me
I know you're wrong, you're not that strong
Let me go
And teacher
There are things
That I still have to learn
But the one thing I have is my pride
Oh so I don't want to learn
Hold you, touch you
Think that you're mine
Because there ain't no joy
For an uptown boy
Who just isn't willing to try
I'm so cold
Inside
Maybe just one more try
The lyrics of George Michael's "One More Try" portray a character who has had it with danger and the troubles that come with it. Instead, he seeks peace and angels in his life. He implores his lover to express his true feelings for him, but only if they love him. If they don't, he just wants to be set free. The character has had some terrible experiences in the past that have brought him to tears, and he doesn't want to relive them again. He doesn't want to learn how to hold, touch, or think that his lover is his because he's an uptown boy who has faced rejection before. However, he acknowledges that there are things he needs to learn, but he won't let go of his pride. He's scared but may be willing to try again.
The overall theme of the song is relatable as most of us have had a fair share of heartbreaks and insecurities in our lives. This song beautifully captures the fear that comes with love and the complexity of relationships. It's about wanting to trust someone but being afraid of getting hurt again. It also shows us that even when we're scared, we can try one more time.
Line by Line Meaning
I've had enough of danger
I'm tired of putting myself in harm's way
And people on the streets
I'm tired of interacting with people who might not have the best intentions
I'm looking out for angels
I'm searching for people who will bring me peace
Just trying to find some peace
I want to find a sense of calm in my life
Now I think it's time
I believe it is the right moment
That you let me know
I want you to be clear with me
So if you love me
Tell me the truth if you have feelings for me
Say you love me
Admit to having love for me
But if you don't just let me go
If you don't have feelings for me, it's okay for us to part ways
'Cause teacher
Because I am addressing the person I am learning from
There are things that I don't want to learn
I am not interested in learning some things
And the last one I had
The last learning experience I had
Made me cry
It brought me to tears
So I don't want to learn to
I don't want to be taught how to
Hold you, touch you
I don't want to learn the physical aspects of being involved with you
Think that you're mine
I don't want to develop feelings of ownership over you
Because it ain't no joy
It doesn't bring me happiness
For an uptown boy
For someone like me who is privileged and affluent
Whose teacher has told him goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
That has lost the person who was teaching him important lessons
When you were just a stranger
When I first met you and didn't know you well
And I was at your feet
When I was below you, admiring you
I didn't feel the danger
I didn't realize the risk I was taking
Now I feel the heat
Now I am feeling the pressure and intensity of the situation
That look in your eyes
The expression on your face and the way you are looking at me
Telling me no
Indicating to me that it is not a good idea to continue
So you think that you love me
You may believe that you have strong feelings for me
Know that you need me
You may believe that you require my presence in your life
I wrote the song, I know it's wrong
I took the liberty of creating this piece, and I realize it is misguided
Just let me go
It is okay for us to move on if the situation is not positive
And teacher
I am again addressing the person I am learning from
There are things
There are certain aspects
That I still have to learn
That I am still not aware of
But the one thing I have is my pride
The only thing I am sure about is my self-respect
Oh so I don't want to learn
Therefore, I am not interested in learning how to
Hold you, touch you
Be physically intimate with you
Think that you're mine
Develop a sense of ownership over you
Because there ain't no joy
It does not provide me with happiness
For an uptown boy
For someone of my social status
Who just isn't willing to try
I am simply not ready to make an effort
I'm so cold
I am feeling distant
Inside
Emotionally
Maybe just one more try
Perhaps we can attempt to make things work one more time
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE MICHAEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MuhammadFarhan-ny7tj
Who is listening to this master piece in 2024
@fmtorresp
At this moment! In Guayaquil - Ecuador, Southamerica.
@CharlenePurchas
I am
@dopeanddivine6902
🔥🔥🙋🏾♀️🙋🏾♀️
@annaeva3029
Я тоже здесь, сегодня ❤ I'm here on March 18th 2024
@hirthirthirt1693
You really do this 2017, 2018, 2019-crap???
I thought this degenered shit stopped after pandemic.....unbelievable, one idiot starts with something and a whole generation copies it...
@BMGMusic-ho7lg
I may be late commenting on this video and maybe no one will see this comment, but I come here every morning and every day because of my depression. This soothing music helpeed me a lot. I just wanted to say thank you for letting me get through the hard times.
If you are reading this I hope you sleep peacefully and wake up happy and well rested🙏🙏🙏!
@SusanneRichey
I too used to listen to certain music during my "black hole" years. Ultimately psychotherapy and later medication pulled me back to the life I had left. Now, age 77, all's well. So don't ever give up; there is help - you just have to ask for it.
@Nock4Six
Hugs.
@banjammy4116
You can sleep better giving thanks every night and praying for your loved ones, it won't happen overnight but eventually your dreams will be better they will become goofy , give thanks