Try
Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band Lyrics


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There you are lonely as can be
Still you keep resisting me
Won't you please try to see it my way
Just for once try to see it my way
I want the best for you.

Tell me how I can make you see that I understand
Let me lend a helping hand
Won't you please try to see it my way
Just for once try to see it my way
And I will see you through.

Don't you know the most important thing
that someone can be taught
Is that living is learning to share
It soon may be too late for us
So don't turn away from those who show they care.

Come on and take my hand, let me lead the way
I won't let you go astray
Won't you please try to see it my way
I'm so sure if you see it my way
It's gonna be so fine
So wonderful and fine
Now while there still is time
Try to see it my way.

[Alt:]
There you go, heading for a fall
- Must you be a know-it-all
Don't you know you can't go wrong if you do it my way
- Angie, please let me do it my way, I know what's right for me.

Can't you see that you'll soon be back on your lonely shelf
- Won't you let me be myself
Everything will turn out right if you do it my way
- Angie, please let me do it my way, That's how it has to be.

Don't you know it doesn't make you one iota less a man
To accept what a woman can give
- I know you've done a lot for me, But playin' it safe
That's not the way to live.

Come on and take my hand, let me see you through
- I know now what I must do
I'm afraid that you'll get hurt if you do it your way
-I'm so sure if I do it my way it's gonna be so fine
So wonderful and fine




Now while there still is time
Try to see it my way...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Try" by Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band speak to the desire to help someone who is resistant to accepting help. The singer is trying to convince someone - possibly a lover or a friend - to see things from their perspective and let them take the lead in making decisions. They are pleading for a chance to show the other person a better way, insisting that they have the other person's best interests in mind.


The song also touches on the importance of learning to share and not turning away from those who show they care. There is a sense of urgency in the message, with the singer imploring the person to listen and accept help before it's too late. The repeated refrain of "try to see it my way" creates a sense of empathy and understanding, as the singer recognizes the difficulty of letting someone else take control.


Overall, "Try" is a heartfelt plea for connection and understanding, and a reminder that sometimes the best course of action is to let go and trust someone else.


Line by Line Meaning

There you are lonely as can be
You seem to be in a lonely state


Still you keep resisting me
You refuse to see things from my perspective


Won't you please try to see it my way
Can you please try to understand my reasoning?


Just for once try to see it my way
For once, consider my point of view


I want the best for you.
I am only trying to help you


Tell me how I can make you see that I understand
How can I show you that I empathize with your situation?


Let me lend a helping hand
Allow me to assist you


And I will see you through.
I will support you no matter what


Don't you know the most important thing that someone can be taught
Sharing is the most essential lesson in life


Is that living is learning to share
The key to living is knowing how to share


It soon may, be too late for us
We might miss out on this opportunity if we don't act now


So don't turn away from those who show they care.
Don't ignore people who care about you


Come on and take my hand, let me lead the way
Let me guide you towards a better path


I won't let you go astray
I will not let you deviate from the right path


I'm so sure if you see it my way
I am confident that my point of view is correct


It's gonna be so fine
It will turn out well


So wonderful and fine
It will be amazing


Now while there still is time
We should act quickly before it is too late


Try to see it my way.
Please understand what I am saying


There you go, heading for a fall
You are making a mistake


Must you be a know-it-all
Do you have to know everything?


Don't you know you can't go wrong if you do it my way
My way is the right way and you won't make any mistakes if you follow it


Angie, please let me do it my way, I know what's right for me.
I am confident that my way is the best way for me, Angie


Can't you see that you'll soon be back on your lonely shelf
You will end up alone


Won't you let me be myself
Allow me to be who I truly am


Everything will turn out right if you do it my way
Trust me, everything will be alright if you follow my way


Angie, please let me do it my way, That's how it has to be.
I have to do it my way, Angie. That's the way it is


Don't you know it doesn't make you one iota less a man
It doesn't make you any less masculine


To accept what a woman can give
To accept help from a woman


I know you've done a lot for me, But playing it safe
I appreciate everything you've done for me, but don't be too cautious


That's not the way to live.
That's not how life should be lived


I'm afraid that you'll get hurt if you do it your way
I am worried that you will be hurt if you follow your way


I'm so sure if I do it my way it's gonna be so fine
I am confident that my way will turn out great


So wonderful and fine
It will be amazing


Now while there still is time
We should act quickly before it is too late


Try to see it my way...
Please understand where I'm coming from




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Comments from YouTube:

@summerwolf3207

He was very humble and that is very rare in people especially nowadays

@valdudfield8748

True

@kerrytom4731

He's was so good looking! Wow so pleasing to the eyes.

@cynthiaennis3107

Beautiful! They really were all so talented! β™₯️ And he was such a beautiful person inside & out.

@karaboo3175

Is there a song this man can't sing!!!!! Like HOW??? HE is amazing

@eddietuduri

My favorite tune, so happy to have recorded this with Rick .... The steel solo is magic!Β 

@brumleyshow

Yes, Eddie !!!

@rebeccad5988

Yes

@leonorajustice2733

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@dancewitme211

Wow Rick was just stunningly beautiful, even as he got older. I saw a couple of his 1980's videos and he still looked absolutely amazing!

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