Singalong! I Try by Macy Gray

Remember when Macy Gray came on the scene and everyone was like, "Who is this woman? What is this voice? I am TAKEN! Just TAKEN!!!" And then promptly forgot about her, which I don't really get because this song is pretty great and her voice is pretty original and intriguing and fun to listen to. Also, back in the day I really wanted the coat she wears in the video, and I still do now. A full-length, robin's egg blue, tailored coat with a HOOD? Come on!

I TRY

by Macy Gray

Games, changes and fears

When will they go from here?

When will they stop?

I believe that fate has brought us here

And we should be together, babe

But we're not

I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you

I'll keep my cool but I'm fiending

I try to say goodbye and I choke

I try to walk away and I stumble

Though I try to hide it, it's clear

My world crumbles when you are not near

Goodbye and I choke

I try to walk away and I stumble

Though I try to hide it, it's clear

My world crumbles when you are not near

I may appear to be free

But I'm just a prisoner of your love

I may seem alright and smile when you leave

But my smiles are just a front

I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you

I'll keep my cool but I'm fiending

I try to say goodbye and I choke

I try to walk away and I stumble

Though I try to hide it it's clear

My world crumbles when you are not near

Here is my confession

May I be your possession?

Boy I need your touch

Your love, kisses, and such

With all my might, I try

But this I can't deny

Deny

I play it off but I'm dreaming of you

I'll keep my cool but I'm fiending

I try to say good bye and I choke

I try to walk away and I stumble

Though I try to hide it it's clear

My world crumbles when you are not near

Photo credit: Larry Philpot, www.soundstagephotography.com. CC.

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