Trying
The Frames Lyrics


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Seven months in hiding
Buried in the sand
I lost my way, come find me

And tonight, your not even trying

Constantly reminded
That I was just in time
Don't run away, like I did





And tonight, your not even trying
Tonight, your not even trying..

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Frames' song Trying seem to be written from the perspective of someone who has been trying to hide away from the world for a long time, and has gotten lost in the process. The line "seven months in hiding, buried in the sand" paints a vivid picture of someone trying to disappear, perhaps seeking isolation or trying to escape from something. However, the singer seems to be reaching out for help, pleading for someone to come and find them. The line "I lost my way, come find me" suggests a feeling of being lost, isolated, and in need of help.


The rest of the song seems to be a plea for someone to stay and not give up on the singer, even though they may have made mistakes or run away in the past. The line "don't run away, like I did" suggests a sense of regret, as if the singer is admitting to having made mistakes in the past and is hoping for a second chance. The repeated phrase "and tonight, you're not even trying" seems to be directed towards someone who is perhaps not putting in the effort to understand or connect with the singer, despite their plea for help.


Overall, the song seems to be a powerful expression of vulnerability and the need for human connection. It captures the feeling of being lost and alone, and the desperation to be found and understood by another person.


Line by Line Meaning

Seven months in hiding
I have been avoiding facing my issues for a long time; withdrawing from the world and hiding from my problems.


Buried in the sand
I have been burying my head in the sand, ignoring the reality of the situation and pretending that everything is okay.


I lost my way, come find me
I have become lost and confused, and I need someone to guide me and help me find my way back to where I belong.


And tonight, your not even trying
I feel abandoned and let down by someone who I thought would support me, as they don't seem to be making any effort to help me overcome my struggles.


Constantly reminded
I am constantly reminded of my past mistakes and the ways in which I have let myself and others down.


That I was just in time
I narrowly avoided disaster, and I am aware that things could have been much worse if I hadn't taken action when I did.


Don't run away, like I did
I recognize that running away from my problems is not the solution, and I urge others not to make the same mistake that I did by avoiding their issues.


And tonight, your not even trying
I am feeling particularly let down by someone tonight, as they don't seem to be making any effort to help me or support me through my struggles.


Tonight, your not even trying..
I am disappointed and hurt by the lack of effort and support that someone is showing me, and I feel like I am facing my challenges alone.




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