Trying to Matter
Chasing Meaning: Gary Allan's Quest in 'Trying to Matter'
Lyrics
We walk, we fly, we stay sober, we get high
We engage in various experiences – walking, flying, staying sober, getting high.
We sleep all day, stay up all night
We have unconventional sleep patterns, staying awake throughout the night.
Right a wrong, and live our lives
We strive to correct mistakes and lead meaningful lives.
We work, we play, we leave, and we stay
We balance work, play, departure, and staying in one place.
We worry about tomorrow, today
We worry about the future while living in the present.
We laugh, cry, cuss and pray
We experience a range of emotions – laughter, tears, cursing, and prayer.
Tryin to matter to somebody
We strive to be significant to someone.
Tryin to get the time of day
We seek acknowledgment and recognition.
Tryin to fit into this crazy world
We aim to fit into the chaotic world we live in.
Somehow, somewhere, someway
Struggling to find our place somehow, somewhere, someway.
And it's all we're all lookin for
This quest for significance is universal.
It's never too late ya know
There's always time to pursue importance.
To try and matter to the ones that matter most
Attempting to matter to those who matter the most.
I've lived, I've learned that bridges don't just burn
Recognizing the consequences of burning bridges and the destructive nature of pride.
Well that's the devil's selfish pride at work
Devil's pride fuels destructive behavior.
Every chance he gets he'll take his turn
The devil takes every opportunity to cause harm.
Tryin to matter to somebody
Continuing the pursuit of significance to others.
Tryin to get the time of day
Seeking recognition and acknowledgement.
Tryin to fit into this crazy world
Struggling to fit into the complex world.
Somehow, somewhere, someway
Searching for a place somehow, somewhere, someway.
And it's all we're all lookin for
The universal desire to be significant to others.
It's never too late ya know
It's never too late to pursue significance.
To try and matter to the ones that matter most
Trying to matter to those who hold the most importance.
Tryin to matter to somebody
Continuing the effort to be meaningful to someone.
Tryin to get the time of day
Seeking acknowledgment and validation.
Tryin to fit into this crazy world
Struggling to find one's place in the unpredictable world.
Somehow, somewhere, someway
Searching for a place somehow, somewhere, someway.
and it's all we're all lookin for
The universal quest for significance.
It's never too late ya know
It's never too late to pursue importance.
To try and matter to the ones that matter most
Attempting to matter to those who matter the most.
It's never too late ya know
Emphasizing that it's never too late to seek significance.
Tryin to matter to somebody
Continuing the effort to be meaningful to someone.
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