No matter how I try
Gilbert O'Sullivan · Very Best Of Gilbert O'sullivan [2012]
I just can't say goodbye
No matter whay you say
looks like I'm here to stay
No matter where I go
I don't know if you know
but everywhere we been
I'm kept in quarantine
It's easy to see why
She's over six feet five
I'm only five foot two
Is there a tyre somewhere
That might take me a spare
Is there a bank in town
That might cash me a pound
Is there a place you know
Where I can open the door
It's easy to see why
She's over six feet five
I'm only five foot two
Is there a tyre somewhere
That might take me a spare
Is there a bank in town
That might cash me a pound
Is there a place you know
Where I can open the door
Oh I remember our first anniverary
It was one of those occasions where believe you me
I would rather been held ransom at the point of a gun
Then to suffer indignation for something I hadn't done
No matter how I try
I just can't say goodbye
No matter whay you say
looks like I'm here to stay
No matter how I try
Gilbert O'Sullivan's 'No matter how I try' stands as a poignant example of his signature melancholic pop style, characterized by lush orchestration and introspective lyrics. Released on his 2012 compilation 'Very Best Of Gilbert O'sullivan', the track reflects the emotional depth found throughout his discography, particularly during his peak years in the early 1960s. The song captures the universal struggle of longing and the futility of effort against the passage of time, themes that define his body of work. With its smooth vocal delivery and sophisticated arrangement, the recording exemplifies the British Invasion sound that O'Sullivan helped popularize, offering a timeless exploration of heartache that resonates with listeners across generations.