Story Behind The Song
I started with the title. While most would think this is a song about regret - i.e. I never tried, and I should have, the twist to this song is that it's about realizing that the singers never tried in the past but didn't even realize it until now. Now
Song Description
The male singer realizes that he never really tried to make a relationship work until now. The female singer is willing to try new things because he's worth it. Nobody can ever say that these two didn't try to make this relationship work!
| Song Length |
3:20 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male/Female |
| Mood |
Charming, Delightful |
Subject |
Relationship, General |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
I NEVER TRIED
I never tried Chinese food until you asked me to
Never noticed the sunrise ‘til I shared one with you
And I didn’t like cowboy boots ‘til you put ‘em on
Paid no attention to love songs ‘til you sang along
Yeah you sang along
Before you I just went through the motions
I didn’t even realize
I NEVER TRIED never knew
All I’d be willing to do
I just went along for the ride
Until you I NEVER TRIED
Never crossed the county line now we’re taking a Vegas flight
You talked me into bowling now we go on Friday nights
I didn’t watch football and fishing’s not for me
But if that’s where you are that’s where I wanna be
That’s where I wanna be
Before you I never knew that love could be
Such a sweet compromise
BRIDGE
Now I can’t do enough every day
From now on no one’s gonna say
FINAL CHORUS
I NEVER TRIED Never knew
'Cause look what I'm willin' to do
Yeah, I just went along for the ride
Until you, I NEVER TRIED