Try
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Every night I, I lay inside my bed and dream
I wonder if I ever meant anything and to your love
I know that you hurt me so bad and I
But I will try

[Chorus]
But still I try, I try
But I, I won't succeed
'Cause I'd give my life,
If I had to say goodbye
But still I try

I'm watching, I'm waiting
I'm wondering what's your move
What is and I'll be, what you wanted me to
And if I closed my eyes would I see you smiling back at me
But I will try

[Chorus]

And if I dream again, maybe I'll pretend that you listen
I'm missin' all this time with you or without you




And if you walked away, my skies turning gray
I tried it all, and now that its for real

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Off by One's song Try express the feeling of a person who is in a state of confusion, doubt, and heartache. The opening lines suggest that the singer is struggling with existential questions about his worth and purpose. He wonders if he has ever meant anything to his lover, who has hurt him deeply. Despite the pain and disillusionment, the singer decides to keep trying, to keep on living, and to hold on to hope. He declares with determination that he will try, regardless of the outcome.


In the chorus, the singer reaffirms his commitment to try, to keep pushing forward, even if he doesn't succeed. He is willing to give his life for the chance to stay with his lover, but he knows that he may have to face the reality of saying goodbye. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and raw emotion, as if the singer is baring his soul and expressing his deepest hopes and fears.


The second verse depicts the singer's uncertainty about his lover's intentions. He is watching and waiting, wondering what his next move should be. He wonders if he is doing what his lover wants him to do, or if he should try something else. The image of closing his eyes and seeing his lover's smiling face suggests that he is holding on to a memory, a moment of happiness that he longs to recapture. The final lines of the verse suggest that the singer is coming to grips with reality, that he has tried everything he can and that he must face the consequences of his actions, whether positive or negative.


Overall, the lyrics of Try express the struggle to keep on trying, even in the face of adversity, heartache, and uncertainty. The singer's voice is plaintive, sincere, and emotionally charged, underscoring the central theme of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Every night I, I lay inside my bed and dream
Each night, I lay in bed and dream, questioning if I had any worth and whether you loved me.


I wonder if I ever meant anything and to your love
I contemplate if I was ever important to you and truly loved by you.


I know that you hurt me so bad and I
I acknowledge how much you hurt me.


But I will try
Despite the pain you caused, I will still try to make it work.


But still I try, I try
I keep trying, even though it's difficult.


But I, I won't succeed
I accept that I might not be able to make it work.


'Cause I'd give my life,
I would give up everything,


If I had to say goodbye
If that meant having to say goodbye to you.


I'm watching, I'm waiting
I pay attention and patiently wait.


I'm wondering what's your move
I'm curious about how you will act.


What is and I'll be, what you wanted me to
I'll be whatever you want me to be.


And if I closed my eyes would I see you smiling back at me
If I imagined you, would you appear happy with me in my mind?


But I will try
Despite uncertainty, I will continue to try.


And if I dream again, maybe I'll pretend that you listen
If I dream again, I might imagine that you're listening to me.


I'm missin' all this time with you or without you
I miss spending time with you, whether we're together or not.


And if you walked away, my skies turning gray
If you left me, my world would become bleak and sad.


I tried it all, and now that its for real
I've tried everything, and now the situation is real.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DONALD TREVOR EASTER, GRAHAM EDWARDS, JOHN BISHOP, JONATHAN KENNETH BISHOP, JORDAN BROWNWOOD, JORDAN MATTHEW BROWNWOOD, LAUREN CHRISTY, MARC OLIVER GOULD, MARK GOULD, SCOTT SPOCK, TREVOR EASHER

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Comments from YouTube:

iPlay with fire

Takes me back to Freshman year of high school. Still have their album. Too bad they never took off. Even Die Tryin had more success than this band.

Arrested Development

Thanks Dude.

skate323k137

There is always that one downvote from the first mastering engineer....

skate323k137

@Marc Oliver Marc, Wow!! Many hours spent driving and skating to this album. I actually still have the radio promo CD stashed. I'm kinda speechless; it's amazing to hear from you!

skate323k137

@Marc Oliver Right on! I sent you a DM, from @1akdj :)

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