One More Try

George Michael · Twenty Five (Deluxe Edition) [2006]

I've had enough of danger

And people on the streets

I'm looking out for angels

Just trying to find some peace

Now I think it's time

That you let me know

So if you love me Say you love me

But if you don't just let me go...



'Cos teacher

There are things that I don't want to learn

And the last one I had

Made me cry

So I don't want to learn to

Hold you, touch you

Think that you're mine

Because it ain't no joy

For an uptown boy

Whose teacher has told him good-bye, good-bye, good-bye



When you were just a stranger

And I was at your feet

I didn't feel the danger

Now I feel the heat

That look in your eyes

Telling me no

So you think that you love me

Know that you need me

I wrote the song,

I know it's wrong

Just let me go...



And teacher

There are things

That I don't want to learn

Oh the last one I had

Made me cry

So I don't want to learn to

Hold you, touch you

Think that you're mine

Because it ain't no joy

For an uptown boy

Whose teacher has told him good-bye, good-bye, good-bye



So when you say that you need me

That you'll never leave me

I know you're wrong, you're not that strong

Let me go



And teacher

There are things

That I still have to learn

But the one thing I have is my pride

Oh so I don't want to learn to Hold you, touch you

Think that you're mine

Because there ain't no joy

For an uptown boy

Who just isn't willing to try

I'm so cold

Inside

Maybe just one more try...

One More Try

One More Try stands as a defining ballad in George Michael's solo discography, showcasing his signature blend of soulful vulnerability and polished pop production. Released during the height of his commercial success, the track exemplifies the emotional depth that distinguished his work from his earlier days with Wham!. The song's enduring appeal lies in its sophisticated arrangement and Michael's masterful vocal delivery, which conveys a poignant sense of longing and reflection. As a staple of his live performances and a key song in his extensive catalogue, it remains a testament to his ability to craft timeless melodies that resonate across generations. The recording captures the essence of his artistic maturity, balancing intimate sentiment with the grandeur expected of a global superstar.