P!nk's got a couple of signature sounds. There's her rough side, and there's her party side, both which were somewhat present in "Blow Me One Last Kiss," but she's also got her incredibly vulnerable side which is what "Try" is all about.
The song has a lot of similarities to her previous hit, "Perfect." It's a reflective piece that is meant to boost one's spirit. Unlike "Perfect" though, P!nk isn't speaking to anyone but herself. This is her song, showing all of her insecurities, but telling herself that she's still going to try. It shows a lot of inner tenderness that makes the song really beautiful. It doesn't quite have the same raw power that was present in "Perfect," but that is a hard feat to top. The song is no less beautiful, though, the feeling is clearly still there. It took me a few listens to really connect with it, but once I did, I felt a beautiful emotion within the words.
The lyrics are perfectly done. It's a simple song, while delivering a strong story. P!nk says exactly what she means, "Where there is desire, there's bound to be a flame. Where there is a flame, someone's bound to get burned. But just because it burns doesn't mean I'm gonna die. You gotta get up and try." It really emphasizes the album's title, "The Truth About Love." This is a universal truth about love, and she's saying that you can work through it. Much of the song is just a repetition of the phrase, "And try, and try, and try. Gotta get up and try." Yet this only reinforces the strength. The repetition shows her determination, she's not going to back down, she's just going to keep trying.
The song is beautiful, and is bound to be another one P!nk's hits. She's got a lot of competition right now, but no one can really match her sound, her fragile emotion, and her strength. I would be surprised if this song does not go to number one.
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