Many of the songs Gray wrote for her first album were about Hinds, including "I Try," where she explains that she wants to be strong and leave his memory behind, but can't bring herself to do so: Though I try to hide it, it's clear. My world crumbles when you are not near. "I Try" had widespread appeal, getting airplay on pop, R&B and adult Macy Gray - I Try (Lyrics) Tcold7. 15K subscribers. Subscribe. 1. Share. 1 view 1 minute ago #MacyGray #ITry #PopMusic. Song: Macy Gray I Try Music Video: WEQ0l_m3Xm0 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 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, just a front. I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you. I'll keep my cool, but I'm fiendin. I try to say goodbye and I choke. I try to walk away and I stumble. "I Try" Single by Macy Gray; from the album On How Life Is; B-side "Don't Come Around" "Rather Hazy" Released: July 23, 1999 () Studio: Paramount, Sunset Sound, A&M (Hollywood, California) Genre: Neo soul: Length: 3: 59: Label: Epic; Clean Slate; Composer(s) Macy Gray; Jeremy Ruzumna; Jinsoo Lim; David Wilder; Lyricist(s) Macy Gray: Producer(s 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 [but I'm dreaming of you, babe] And I'll keep my cool, but I'm fiendin'. I try to say good-bye and I choke. 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 And I'll keep my cool, but I'm fiendin' [Chorus] I try to say goodbye and I choke Try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear maGWV.

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