If You Try Lyrics – Men Without Hats

If You Try Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
The singer is feeling unsure about what is real and what isn’t. He wonders if life is just an illusion, something people know deep down but rarely admit. He’s curious about why things happen the way they do and is searching for someone to confirm whether his feelings and thoughts about life being unreal are right or wrong. There’s a mix of confusion and longing for clarity in how he sees the world.

[Pre-Chorus]
He can’t stop thinking about what others say, and it’s keeping him awake at night. He feels worried and restless over these thoughts.

[Chorus]
The singer is suggesting that when you make an effort, the difficulties and doubts you see can disappear. He believes love has the power to inspire, uplift, and fill life with excitement, like lighting up the sky. Trying opens the possibility for beautiful things to happen even when they seem impossible.

[Verse 2]
He keeps questioning whether life is real or just like a movie or a simulation. Everything feels staged, as if he’s watching a holographic version of reality. At the same time, he longs for a connection so deep that it doesn’t need words, where secrets and feelings can be shared silently and completely understood.

[Pre-Chorus]
The things he’s heard from others keep him up at night, adding to his anxiety and sense of uncertainty about what is real.

[Chorus]
By making an effort, he believes problems and doubts can vanish. Love can bring hope, inspiration, and a sense of magic into life. Trying gives a chance to experience something extraordinary and transform difficult moments into something meaningful and uplifting.

[Verse 3]
He imagines life like a perfect movie where heroes never die and love stories are flawless. Romantic moments feel magical, and he wishes reality could be as beautiful and ideal as the scenes in films. There’s a yearning for life to match the emotions and intensity of cinematic experiences.

[Pre-Chorus]
He spends sleepless nights thinking about these dreams, worries, and idealistic thoughts, feeling a mix of longing and restlessness.

[Chorus]
The singer emphasizes that effort can make obstacles disappear and allow love to take control, lighting up life and conquering inner struggles. By trying, people can reach their hopes, achieve what seems impossible, and transform their lives. Love can inspire, heal, and bring fulfillment if one is willing to take the chance. There’s hope that consistent effort can create lasting change, showing that trying really can make a difference.

[Outro]
He’s still looking for reassurance that it’s all a dream.