I Try Hard
Yael Naim and David Donatien Lyrics

i try hard to spread my wings
I am putting in a lot of effort to break free from my limitations.

you better look real high above all things
You should think beyond the present situation and broaden your perspective.

you gotta stay together, make things better
We need to collaborate and cooperate to bring about positive change.

i try hard to learn new things
I am striving to improve myself by acquiring knowledge and skills.

you better work real hard, on your fears
You need to confront and overcome your anxieties.

instead of fighting together, work together
We should channel our energy towards constructive solutions instead of conflict.

try to see the reasons why
Make an effort to understand the underlying causes of a situation.

you sacrifice and lie
You make sacrifices and tell lies to achieve your goals.

the reason we continue to deny
Our denial stems from the reluctance to confront uncomfortable truths.

i only hear you say
Your message is one-dimensional and lacks nuance.

the answer is to pray
You believe that prayer is the solution to all problems.

but what if God himself is lost today
The idea of a higher power that guides us may not hold true.

but all i can see is our longing to belong in
Our desire for acceptance and community is a universal trait.

we’re all alone afraid of the other side
We isolate ourselves out of fear of the unknown.

now that i have spread my wings
Having tasted freedom, I do not want to go back to my old ways.

now i don't want to fly away from here
I want to stay grounded and make a difference in my current situation.

i want to stay forever, make things better
I am committed to staying and improving the situation for the long haul.

you better work real hard on your beliefs
You need to examine and refine your values and principles.

try
Make an effort.

the reason why you take
Your motivation for your actions.

the reason why you fake
You pretend to be something you are not to fit in or achieve your goals.

the reason you ignore all your mistakes
You refuse to acknowledge and learn from your errors.

you say what's right or wrong
You have a rigid and inflexible sense of morality.

and feeling you belong
You find a sense of identity through conforming to the norms and values of a group.

you separate yourself and think you're strong
You perceive strength as being independent and not relying on others.

work together now
Collaborate at the present moment instead of later.