You Don't Even Try
Love's Fading Echo: Unrequited Devotion in Merle Haggard's Melody
Lyrics
Our love keeps drifting and you keep giving me to blame
Our relationship is drifting apart, and you consistently place the blame on me.
I go on loving you although it's all in vain
Despite the futility, I continue to love you.
Now you stop carrying so what a chance have you and I
Now that you've stopped making an effort, what chance do we have?
I give my everything but you don't even try
I'm giving my all, but you're not making any effort.
I've done all I can do and I'm standin' at the end
I've exhausted all efforts, and I find myself at the end of the road.
Although I know it's over my heart just won't give in
Even though I realize it's over, my heart refuses to accept it.
So you stop carrying so what a chance have you and I
With your lack of concern, what chance is there for us?
I give my everything but you don't even try
I'm giving my everything, but you're not even attempting to make it work.
I've done all I can do and I'm standin' at the end
Reiteration of having done all one can, standing at the end.
Although I know it's over my heart just won't give in
Despite acknowledging the end, my heart remains resistant.
So you stop carrying so what a chance have you and I
With your lack of effort, what hope remains for us?
I give my everything but you don't even try
My commitment is unwavering, but you are not reciprocating.
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