At least I’m trying (Not Friends) Lyrics by Maisie Peters from the album titled You Signed Up For This.
Joe Rubel & Maisie Peters have written the lyrics of “At least I’m trying” song.
Song: I’m Trying (Not Friends)
Artist: Maisie Peters
Lyricist: Joe Rubel & Maisie Peters
Album: You Signed Up For This
Release Date: August 27, 2021
At least I’m Trying Lyrics
[Verse 1]
London 2020
Boy and a girl broke up, yeah, it’s two a penny
And I been tryna make a big step forward
Saw you, it was awkward
Nothing like I thought would happen happened
I was so in love, and that don’t come off in the wash
Kinda hope it does, oh
‘Cause you’re seeing someone pretty and I hate her guts
So I’ll be telling you she’s nice on the bus home
[Chorus]
We were bad but we’re gonna be good
It didn’t work like I thought it would
And I resent you just a little if I’m honest
But one of us has gotta try to keep a promise
And I swore that I’d swallow my pride
And you swore you would do better this time
Well I might be bitter and twisted and broken and petty and lying
But at least I’m trying
At least I’m trying
At least I’m trying
[Verse 2]
Three shots, lemon drops
One for being lost and alone in your early twenties
One for being obsessed with someone who puts you secondary
One for calling guys with guitars in a cemetery
Just me? Okay!
If I’m being frank, I want a “sorry” but I’ll settle for a handshake
‘Cause I’m a baby but I’m gonna be the bigger man, babe
So many blank slates I could build a whole f__ house
[Chorus]
We were bad but we’re gonna be good
It didn’t work like I thought it would
And I resent you just a little if I’m honest
But one of us has gotta try to keep a promise
And I swore that I’d swallow my pride
And you swore you would do better this time
Well I might be bitter and twisted and broken and petty and lying
But at least I’m trying
At least I’m trying
[Bridge]
Not friends
No, we’re somewhere in between
‘Cause you’re awful and I miss you and I killed you in my dream last night
Even then you didn’t care
It’s a low when even in my dreams you still don’t want me there
Got friends, got at least a healthy five
Yeah, some people think I’m funny, baby, don’t look so surprised
We think that your girlfriend is a bore
But we’re nice to her in public cause we’re grown up and mature
Not friends
‘Cause when I asked you on the train why you hurt me and you couldn’t really actually explain
I cried, then I told you it was cool
God, you haven’t changed at all
[Chorus]
We were bad but we’re gonna be good
It didn’t work like I thought it would
And I resent you just a little if I’m honest
But one of us has gotta try to keep a promise
And I swore that I’d swallow my pride
And you swore you would do better this time
Well I might be bitter and twisted and broken and petty and lying
And you might be awful like all of the time, yeah, it’s almost inspiring
But at least I’m trying
At least I’m trying
At least I’m trying
About
“I’m Trying (Not Friends)” was initially crafted for the second season of the Apple TV+ comedy series “Trying,” originally scheduled to premiere on May 21, 2021. However, Peters ultimately deemed it unsuitable due to its “chaotic, bitchy, and passive-aggressive” nature, deeming it unfit for Apple Music. This fast-paced and lyrically dynamic track revolves around Peters’ determination to maintain a friendship with her ex-partner, despite the lack of reciprocation.
During an interview on the TapeNotes podcast, she revealed that the song’s first verse was initially composed for the Apple TV+ show “Music from Insecure.” Peters released this piece a few months before her album “You Signed Up For This.” Over time, she realized that the song resonated more with her personal experiences, leading her to integrate it into her album.
FAQs
Q. What comments or statements have the artists made regarding the song?
The song is packed with around 5,000 lyrics, encapsulating my personality and the multitude of events in my life during that period. Surprisingly, the initial verse and chorus were intended for Trying [the Apple TV+ comedy for which Peters composed the Season 2 soundtrack], but the tone didn’t align, prompting me to reclaim them. This track exudes chaos, a touch of attitude, passive-aggressiveness, and a deliberate imperfection.
—excerpt from Apple Music
Q. Who was the producer of “I’m Trying (Not Friends)” by Maisie Peters?
The song “I’m Trying (Not Friends)” by Maisie Peters was produced by Joe Rubel.
Q. When did Maisie Peters release the song “I’m Trying (Not Friends)”?
Maisie Peters released “I’m Trying (Not Friends)” on August 27, 2021.
Q. Who is the writer of “I’m Trying (Not Friends)” by Maisie Peters?
The song “I’m Trying (Not Friends)” by Maisie Peters was written by Joe Rubel and Maisie Peters.
