I Tried
WeAreHarlot Lyrics
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But I'll play your game
"Loving you is a lie"
I feel my heart breaking
My whole body is shaking
'Cause now I see through your disguise
I've been looking for a reason
To stay instead of leaving
Honey this is goodbye I'm gone
(Whoooowooo whoowoowoo)
I've tried for so long, it's looking like I was wrong
(Whoooowooo whoowoowoo)
Goodbye I'm gone, honey this is goodbye
It's always the same
But I'll play your game
"Loving you is a lie"
You said we'd be forever
That loving me was heaven
That you'd always be by my side
I'm sick of all the screaming
The way that I've been feeling
It's over, I'm done,
Honey this is goodbye I'm gone
I'm over all the heartache
'Cause then I see the tears you cry
It seems our time has come and gone
(Whoooowooo whoowoowoo)
I've tried for so long, it's looking like I was wrong
(Whoooowooo whoowoowoo)
Goodbye I'm gone, honey this is goodbye
Ahhwoohowoohyeeaahhh
It's always the same
And I'll play your games
"And loving you"
(Whoooowooo whoowoowoo)
I've tried for so long, it's looking like I was wrong
(Whoooowooo whoowoowoo)
Goodbye I'm gone, honey this is good bye I'm gone
(Whoooowooo whoowoowoo)
Ohh I tried for so long, it's looking like I was wrong
(Whoooowooo whoowoowoo)
Goodbye I'm gone, honey this is goodbye
I've tried for so long, it's looking like I was wrong
The lyrics to WeAreHarlot's "I Tried" are straightforward and are about realizing and accepting the truth about a failing relationship. The singer of the song has been trying to make the relationship work despite the issues, but as they sing, "I've been looking for a reason / To stay instead of leaving / I can't think of one." They finally come to the realization that their partner doesn't actually love them, and they say their goodbyes, explaining "Goodbye I'm gone, honey this is goodbye."
The song's lyrics have a sense of detachment and resignation. Even though it's clear that the singer is hurting, they are still resolved in their decision to end the relationship, despite any emotional weight that it carries. It's a poignant and universal message that many people can relate to.
Overall, "I Tried" is a song about a decision made and accepted, of acknowledging the truth about a relationship's failure, and moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
It's always the same
The situation is repetitive and unchanging.
But I'll play your game
I'll continue to participate in this harmful dynamic.
"Loving you is a lie"
The love between us is not genuine.
I feel my heart breaking
The pain is becoming unbearable.
My whole body is shaking
The emotions are overwhelming.
'Cause now I see through your disguise
I understand your true intentions and motives.
I've been looking for a reason
I've been searching for a justification to stay.
To stay instead of leaving
To continue this relationship rather than ending it.
I can't think of one
I have no justification or reason to stay.
Honey this is goodbye I'm gone
I'm leaving this relationship for good.
(Whoooowooo whoowoowoo)
Instrumental chorus.
You said we'd be forever
You promised me a lifelong commitment.
That loving me was heaven
That being with me was pure bliss.
That you'd always be by my side
That you'd be there for me through thick and thin.
I'm sick of all the screaming
The constant arguing and yelling has become intolerable.
The way that I've been feeling
The negative impact this relationship has had on my mental health and wellbeing.
It's over, I'm done
The relationship is officially over and I am finished.
I'm over all the heartache
I'm past the point of being in pain and heartbroken.
'Cause then I see the tears you cry
Seeing you upset doesn't change the fact that this relationship is toxic.
It seems our time has come and gone
The relationship has run its course and it's time to move on.
Goodbye I'm gone, honey this is goodbye
This relationship is over and I am leaving for good.
Ahhwoohowoohyeeaahhh
Instrumental outro.
And loving you
Continuing to love you is no longer an option.
Ohh I tried for so long, it's looking like I was wrong
I put in effort to make this relationship work, but it was ultimately unsuccessful.
Goodbye I'm gone, honey this is goodbye
This relationship is over and I am leaving for good.
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