I Try
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Games, changes and fears
When will they go from here?
When will they stop?
I believe that faith has brought us here
And we should be together, babe
But we're not

I play it off but I'm dreaming of you
And I keep my cool but I'm feigning

I try to say goodbye and I choke
I try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near

Goodbye and I choke
Try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near

I may appear to be free
But I'm just a prisoner of your love
I may seem alright and smile when you leave
But my smiles are just a front, just a front

And I play it off but I'm dreaming of you
I keep my cool but I'm feigning

I try to say goodbye and I choke
Try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near

Goodbye and I choke
Try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near

Here is my confession
May I be your possession
Boy I need your touch
Your love, kisses, and such
With all my might I try
But this I can't deny, deny

I play it off but I'm dreaming of you (but I'm dreaming of you, babe)
I'll keep my cool but I'm feigning

I try to say goodbye and I choke
I try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near

Goodbye and I choke
I try to walk away and I stumble




Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Try" by Macy Gray are about the struggles that one goes through in a relationship. The song is a testament to the fact that relationships are not always easy and that people often have to navigate their way through changes, fears, and games. The lines "Games, changes and fears, when will they go from here? When will they stop?" communicate the confusion and uncertainty that comes with being in a relationship. The chorus, "I try to say goodbye and I choke, I try to walk away and I stumble, though I try to hide it, it's clear, my world crumbles when you are not near," expresses the difficulty of letting go of someone that you love and the pain that comes with being apart.


The second verse of the song further emphasizes the challenges of a relationship. It communicates the idea that even when someone tries to appear strong and in control, they may still be a prisoner of their love for their partner. The lines, "I may appear to be free, but I'm just a prisoner of your love, I may seem alright and smile when you leave, but my smiles are just a front," highlight the internal struggle that one goes through when they are in love.


Overall, "I Try" is a powerful song that captures the complexities and difficulties of relationships. It highlights the fact that even when someone tries to appear in control, they may still be vulnerable to the emotions and uncertainties that come with love.


Line by Line Meaning

Games, changes and fears
Life is full of uncertainties and challenges that bring about emotions of anxiety and confusion


When will they go from here?
When will these emotions and challenges come to an end? When will things get easier?


When will they stop?
When will the confusion and struggles come to an end? When will there be peace?


I believe that faith has brought us here
I have hope and trust that there is a reason and purpose for our presence in each other's lives


And we should be together, babe
We are meant to be together and share a life with each other


But we're not
Unfortunately, we are not together


I play it off but I'm dreaming of you
I may act like I'm okay, but deep down I am constantly thinking of you


And I keep my cool but I'm feigning
Although I may appear calm and collected, I am actually struggling to contain my emotions


I try to say goodbye and I choke
I attempt to let go and move on, but I am overwhelmed with emotion and unable to do so


I try to walk away and I stumble
I try to physically leave but find myself struggling to distance myself emotionally


Though I try to hide it, it's clear
Despite my efforts to conceal my true feelings, they are obvious to those around me


My world crumbles when you are not near
I struggle to function and feel complete when you are not in my life


I may appear to be free
I may seem to have moved on and be living without you in my life


But I'm just a prisoner of your love
In reality, I am still emotionally and mentally bound to you and cannot free myself


I may seem alright and smile when you leave
I may give the appearance that I am doing fine and am happy without you


But my smiles are just a front, just a front
In reality, my happiness is a façade and I am struggling to keep up the act


Here is my confession
I am opening up and admitting my true inner feelings


May I be your possession
I am expressing my desire to be with you and have you in my life


Boy I need your touch
I am missing your physical presence and affection in my life


Your love, kisses, and such
I am missing the emotional comfort and security that your love and affection provide


With all my might I try
Despite the difficulties, I am doing my best to move on and find happiness without you


But this I can't deny, deny
I cannot ignore or deny the fact that I still have strong feelings of love for you


I play it off but I'm dreaming of you (but I'm dreaming of you, babe)
I am attempting to appear as though you do not affect me, but the truth is that you are constantly on my mind




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@pblpblool9746

Games, changes and fears
When will they go from here
When will they stop?
I believe that fate has brought us here
And we should be together babe
But we're not
I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you
And I'll keep my cool, but I'm fiendin'
I try to say goodbye and I choke
Try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near
Goodbye and I choke
I try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near
I may appear to be free
But I'm just a prisoner of your love
And I may seem all right and smile when you leave
But my smiles are just a front
Just a front, hey
And I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you
And I'll try to keep my cool, but I'm fiendin'
I try to say goodbye and I choke (yeah)
Try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near
Goodbye and I choke (yeah)
I try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near
Here is my confession
May I be your possession?
Boy, I need your touch
Your love, kisses and such
With all my might I try
But this I can't deny
Deny
I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you
(but I'm dreaming of you babe)
And I'll keep my cool, but I'm fiendin'
I try to say goodbye and I choke (yeah)
Try to walk away and (oh) I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near
Goodbye and I choke
I try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near



@enzocastino5805

Juegos, cambios y miedos
¿Cuándo se irán de aquí?
¿Cuándo se detendrán?
Yo creo que el destino nos ha traído aquí
Y deberíamos estar juntos nena
pero no estamos
Lo juego, pero estoy soñando contigo
Y mantendré la calma, pero soy diabólico
Intento despedirme y me ahogo
Trato de alejarme y tropiezo
Aunque trato de ocultarlo, está claro
Mi mundo se derrumba cuando no estás cerca
Adiós y me ahogo
Intento alejarme y tropiezo
Aunque trato de ocultarlo, está claro
Mi mundo se derrumba cuando no estás cerca
Puedo parecer libre
Pero solo soy un prisionero de tu amor
Y puedo parecer bien y sonreír cuando te vayas
Pero mis sonrisas son solo un frente
Solo un frente, hey
Y lo juego, pero estoy soñando contigo
Y trataré de mantener la calma, pero estoy loco
Intento despedirme y me ahogo (yeah)
Trato de alejarme y tropiezo
Aunque trato de ocultarlo, está claro
Mi mundo se derrumba cuando no estás cerca
Adiós y me ahogo (yeah)
Intento alejarme y tropiezo
Aunque trato de ocultarlo, está claro
Mi mundo se derrumba cuando no estás cerca
Aquí está mi confesión
¿Puedo ser tu posesión?
Chico, necesito tu toque
Tu amor, besos y tal
Con todas mis fuerzas lo intento
Pero esto no lo puedo negar
Negar
Lo juego, pero estoy soñando contigo
(pero estoy soñando contigo nena)
Y mantendré la calma, pero soy diabólico
Intento despedirme y me ahogo (yeah)
Trato de alejarme y (oh) tropiezo
Aunque trato de ocultarlo, está claro
Mi mundo se derrumba cuando no estás cerca
Adiós y me ahogo
Intento alejarme y tropiezo
Aunque trato de ocultarlo, está claro
Mi mundo se derrumba cuando no estás cerca



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@SH0493

I discovered this song when Andy sang this on The Office. Such a lovely song.

@zuzarbuz4785

Same

@brandococo6841

me too!!

@purplereign6283

Sameee ! Just finished watching the episode

@sriramsedimbi6833

Liked Andy's more lol

@user-gw1rn4wl3v

me too

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@maxfulmer3193

Today my daughter would’ve turned 45. She passed of a long battle with brain cancer. She picked her music for her funeral. And this was the first song on her track. I saw this today on my YouTube. And had to listen to it. I know what the song means, but she used it as a way to say how said she was to die.

@refilwetlhotlhologolo439

I'm so touched

@creed426

I’m so sorry for your loss and pain, she’ll always be there next to you every step you take.

@keishacastellano8766

🫂

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