[Verse 1]
I’ve been counting ways to tell you that this isn’t working out in my head
“Is there a problem? You can tell me,” she said
But despite my best intentions, what would I say to you now?
With all the “I’m sorry”s that come out your mouth
You’ve promised me a good time in your town
But I’m not driving that distance just to turn around

[Chorus]
So, maybe you should try harder
To begin to try trying less
I swear I’m not this hard to impress

[Verse 2]
And you’re way too funny to give me much less
I’ll chalk it up to inexperience
But still, you’ve kept your mouth shut
The cat’s got your tongue
In a fit of apprehension
And I wish I had the courage to say this to your face
You’ll forgive me one day
But this song will outlive us both anyway, any day

[Chorus]
So, maybe you should try harder
To begin to try trying less
I swear I’m not this hard to impress
[Verse 3]
So, take this song home with you
‘Cause I’ll never see it for myself
You can introduce it to your parents
Or frame it on your shelf