I Tried

Anthony Hamilton · Comin' From Where I'm From [2003]

I Tried



By Anthony Hamilton

TRIED

By Anthony Hamilton



Chorus

Tried for so long / for you to hold on /

But you won't be long / to anyone /

Any thang, any love / at all /



Verse I

I thought we had it all / until things started to receed /

Giving me no love at all / not caring enough about my needs /

Gave you my heart and all my soul / but not once did I let go /

And I tried / to stick by you / and I tried to call / to let you know /

That I'm here for you / and I'm give my all /



Chorus

Tried for so long / for you to hold on /

But you want belong / to anyone /

Any thang, any love / at all /



Verse II

You had the best love of you life /

But you didn't treat it right / no you didn't / no you didn't girl /

To busy running out all night long / didn't even have the decency to just

Pick up the telephone / and just call me / and let me know where you were /

And that your alright / so I can sleep at night / girl you showed out so /

Had the nerve to break up our happy home / all I wanna do / is do for you /



Chorus

Tried for so long / for you to hold on /

But you want be long / to anyone /

Any thang, any love / at all /



I stood by your side / sheltered for you / when things were down /

I help pull you through / Faithful and all / trusting and warm / but you took heart by storm/



Chorus

(Repeat)

I Tried

Anthony Hamilton's 'I Tried' serves as a poignant centerpiece on his 2003 debut album, Comin' From Where I'm From. Released during the height of the Southern hip-hop revival, the track exemplifies Hamilton's signature blend of gritty storytelling and melodic sensibility. The recording captures the raw vulnerability characteristic of his early work, addressing themes of perseverance and the complexities of relationships with a distinct New Orleans flair. As part of his foundational discography, the song helped establish his reputation for delivering emotionally resonant narratives that balanced lyrical depth with an accessible, rhythmic flow, influencing a generation of artists who followed in his wake.