I've Been Trying
Folk Rock Track | I've Been Trying by Plasmodesmata | Free Download
This is the updated version. I decided the first verse was a little off, so I eliminated it. I felt like the remaining lyrics covered the message, so left it at that. Re-recorded and here for your listening pleasure.
electric acoustic guitar folk rock with an occasional twang
This is just some stuff I have recorded in my living room on my mac... It's sort of all over the genre map, but mostly has an "Americana" flavor.
"I've Been Trying" is a Folk Rock track by Plasmodesmata on SoundClick. The song establishes its own world and invites the listener to settle in. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. It has charted at #17 on the SoundClick Folk Rock chart. "I've Been Trying" is part of the Plasmodesmata catalog on SoundClick, where independent artists connect with a global audience. You can download this track free of charge.
Story behind the song
Sometimes I just feel like a failure, and I realize that I can try my wife's patience from time to time. I was feeling like an exceptional loser when I wrote this song. It's sort of my apology for... everything. It hurts a little to think about it, because, I haven't necessarily had any huge successes since I wrote this song... granted, I think I have captured the emotion I was trying for, so I'll take that as a small success.
Lyrics
When you look at me and everything you see is failure
it makes me sad.
Then you talk to me and everything you say is failure
and incompetence.
I've been trying for so long to be just a little bit better.
I've been trying to be the one you want me to.
And I'll keep trying just as long as you let me
Please just don't be too angry if I let you down.
