I Tried
Moving On: Victoria Reed's Poignant Reflection on Unrequited LoveLyrics
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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