I Tried

Moving On: Victoria Reed's Poignant Reflection on Unrequited Love
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Lyrics

I tried, I tried

Expressing effort and attempt, possibly in a relationship context.

I tried, I tried

Repetition emphasizes the persistence and determination in trying.

And if you don't believe me I can't make you

Accepting that belief is subjective, acknowledging inability to force belief.

And if you cannot see me I can't pay you to

Accepting the inability to make oneself visible or understood to someone.

Though I tried, I tired

Reiteration of the effort with a sense of exhaustion or weariness.

I tried, I tried

Continued emphasis on the persistent nature of the attempts.

And if you don't believe me I can't make you

Reiterating the inability to force belief in one's efforts.

And if you cannot see me I can't pay you to

Reiterating the inability to make oneself visible or understood.

Better to move on

Suggesting it's preferable to move forward or let go in a situation.

Better to move on

Repetition reinforces the idea of moving on as the better option.

Better to move on

Continued emphasis on the choice to move on from a situation.

Better to move on

Reinforcing the idea that moving on is the preferred course of action.

Instead of wasting it all on you

Suggesting not wasting time or emotions on a particular person.

Instead of wasting it all on you

Repeating the idea of not investing everything in a specific individual.

And I don't know what I was thinking

Reflecting on a past action without understanding its rationale.

I think I was just thinking of you

Realizing that the action was likely driven by thoughts of someone else.

But all the love that I've been sinking in

Acknowledging that love and emotions seem to pass through without impact.

Seems to just keep pouring right through

Continuing to experience emotional overflow without reciprocation.

And I don't know how else to show ya

Expressing difficulty in demonstrating deep devotion to someone.

How hopelessly devoted I've been

Describing a profound and one-sided dedication to another person.

Don't you ever try to care for someone

Advising against caring for someone indifferent to your well-being.

Who doesn't care if you sink or you swim

Warning against investing in someone who doesn't care about success or failure.

Better to move on

Reiteration of the advice to move on for self-preservation.

Better to move on

Stressing the importance of choosing to move forward in life.

Better to move on

Continued emphasis on the idea that moving on is the better option.

Better to move on

Reinforcing the decision to move on as a positive and necessary step.

Instead of wasting it all on you

Repeating the notion of not wasting everything on a particular individual.

Instead of wasting it all on you

Reiterating the idea of not investing all in a specific person.

And I don't know what I was thinking I think I was just thinking of you

Reflecting on past thoughts, possibly indicating self-awareness.

But all the love that I've been sinking in Seems to just keep pouring right through

Reiteration of the emotional overflow without reciprocation.

And I don't know how else to show ya

Expressing a struggle in finding alternative ways to express devotion.

How hopelessly devoted I've been

Reiterating the profound and one-sided dedication to another person.

Don't you ever try to care for someone

Warning against caring for someone indifferent to your well-being.

Who doesn't care if you sink or you swim

Reinforcing the caution against investing in someone who doesn't care about success or failure.

Better to move on

Reiterating the advice to move on for personal well-being.

Better to move on

Stressing the importance of the decision to move forward in life.

Better to move on

Continued emphasis on the idea that moving on is the better option.

Better to move on

Reinforcing the idea that moving on is a positive and necessary step.

Instead of wasting it all on you

Reiterating the notion of not wasting everything on a particular individual.

Instead of wasting it all on you

Repeating the idea of not investing all in a specific person.

Instead of wasting it all on you

Continuing the emphasis on not wasting everything on a particular individual.

Instead of wasting it all on you

Final emphasis on the advice to move on and avoid unnecessary investment.

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