Try
Simple Plan Lyrics


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I've never been the best at honesty,
I've made more mistakes than I can even count,
But things are gonna be so different now,
You make me wanna turn it all around.

I think of all the games that I have played,
The unsuspecting people that I've heard,
Deep inside I know I don't deserve,
Another chance to finally make it work.

But I'll try, to never disappoint you,
I'll try, until I get it right,
I've always been so reckless, all of my life,
But I'll try,
For you.

I've been the best at letting people down,
I've never been the kind of person you can trust,
But if you can give me half a chance I'll show,
How much I can fix myself for you.

And I'll try, to never disappoint you,
I'll try, until I get it right,
I've always been so reckless, all of my life,
But I'll try...

This time I wont make up excuses (I don't wanna lose you),
Don't give up on me and I'll prove that,
I can do this!

I'll try, to never disappoint you,
I'll try, until I get it right (till I get it right),
I've always been so reckless, all of my life,
But I'll try,
For you.

(Never been the best at honesty, you know that you can never count on me,)

(But if you give me half a chance I'll show, there is nothing that I wouldn't do for you!)


I've always been so reckless, all of my life,




But I'll try,
For you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Simple Plan's "Try" express a theme of redemption and the desire to make things right. The singer admits to making many mistakes in the past and not always being honest. However, they vow to turn their life around for the person they are addressing in the song. The singer speaks of feeling undeserving of another chance but still trying anyway. They want to prove to this person that they can change and be a better person.


The song speaks to the universal theme of growth and self-improvement. We all make mistakes and can identify with the idea of wanting to be better. The lyrics are vulnerable and reflective, and the message of trying to do better for someone you care about is relatable.


The repetition of "I'll try" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's commitment to this person and their goal of being a better person. It shows that they are willing to put in the effort to earn their trust and rebuild the relationship.


Overall, the message of the song is one of hope and determination to change for the better.


Line by Line Meaning

I've never been the best at honesty,
I have a tendency to lie and not be completely truthful with others.


I've made more mistakes than I can even count,
I've made many errors and bad choices throughout my life.


But things are gonna be so different now,
I want to change and improve myself for the better.


You make me wanna turn it all around.
You inspire me to be better and change my ways.


I think of all the games that I have played,
I reflect on my past behaviors and how I've treated others poorly.


The unsuspecting people that I've hurt,
I acknowledge that I've caused harm and pain to others without justification.


Deep inside I know I don't deserve,
Internally, I understand that I am not worthy of another chance to make things right.


Another chance to finally make it work.
I desire another opportunity to succeed and improve my past mistakes.


But I'll try, to never disappoint you,
I will make an effort to not let you down or break your trust.


I'll try, until I get it right,
I will persistently work towards improvement until it is achieved.


I've always been so reckless, all of my life,
I have a history of careless and impulsive behavior.


But I'll try,
Despite my past, I am committed to changing myself for the better.


For you.
I am doing this to make things right with you and show my love and dedication.


I've been the best at letting people down,
I am very skilled at disappointing others and breaking their trust.


I've never been the kind of person you can trust,
I haven't been dependable or reliable to others in the past.


But if you can give me half a chance I'll show,
If you can give me an opportunity, I will demonstrate that I have changed for the better.


How much I can fix myself for you.
I am willing to go through the process of improving myself for your benefit.


This time I won't make up excuses (I don't wanna lose you),
I won't come up with justifications for my behavior in order to keep you in my life.


Don't give up on me and I'll prove that,
If you can stick with me through this process, I will demonstrate my commitment to change.


I can do this!
I have the ability to make things right and improve myself for your sake.


But I'll try...
I understand and acknowledge that it won't be easy, but I am committed to trying my best.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES-ANDRE COMEAU, CLAUDE KELLY, PIERRE BOUVIER

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@hallowelt3819

And somewhere out there. There's this little girl. This little girl which recognized this band this day and found this song. This little girl hates herself for making really bad mistakes, but this little girl also starts to love herself for the way she is. When this little girl heard this song she knew that this song was about her and her life. This little girl now gets energy out of this song to chance her to the best she can be. This little girl will try.

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Even after 11 years Simple Plan still makes great songs.

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