Give Yourself a Try
The 1975
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You learn a couple things when you get to my age Like friends don't lie and it all tastes the same in the dark When your vinyl and your coffee collection is a sign of the times You're getting spiritually enlightened at 29 So just give yourself a try Won't you give yourself a try? Won't you give yourself a try? Won't you give? I found a grey hair in one of my suits Like context in a modern debate I just took it out The only apparatus required for happiness is your pain and fucking going outside And getting STD's at 27 really isn't the vibe Jane took her own life at 16 She was a kid who had the box tattooed on her arm And I was 25 and afraid to go outside A millenial that baby-boomers like Won't you give yourself a try? Won't you give yourself a try? Won't you give yourself a try? Won't you give? 'And what would you say to your younger self?' Growing a beard's quite hard And whiskey never starts to taste nice And you'll make a lot of money, and it's funny 'Cause you'll move somewhere sunny and get addicted to drugs And spend obscene amounts on fucking seeds and beans online So just give yourself a try Won't you give yourself a try? Won't you give yourself a try? Won't you give?
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Written by: Adam Brian Thomas Hann, George Bedford Daniel, Matthew Timothy Healy, Ross Stewart MacDonald, Bernard Sumner, Ian Curtis, Peter Hook, Stephen Paul David Morris
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"Give Yourself a Try" is a song by the British indie rock band The 1975. It was first released as a single on 1 June 2018.
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AlbumThe song is the first track and lead single from their third studio album, "A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships", which was released on 30 November 2018.
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Music StyleThe song showcases a distinct musical departure from the band’s previous sound, featuring a loop of a jagged guitar riff and minimalistic production.
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Lyric ThemeThe lyrics are laden with reflective self-advice, where lead singer Matty Healy talks about a range of topics like the anxiety of social media, antidepressant use, and the pressures of growing up.
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InspirationFrontman Matty Healy said the song is about, "finding compassion, applying that to yourself and exploring fear and the anxieties of growing up".
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Musical InfluenceThe guitar riff in "Give Yourself a Try" has been compared to Joy Division's track "Disorder".
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song charted on Billboard's Alternative Songs at no. 23, and reached the top 20 in the UK singles chart.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Diane Martel - the woman behind Miley Cyrus's controversial "We Can't Stop" video. It's stripped back and as simple as their previous videos, featuring the band playing in a mirrored room.
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Cultural ReferencesThe song’s lyrics reference a variety of cultural figures, including poet Wendell Berry, American journalist Hunter S. Thompson, and punk singer-songwriter Ian Curtis.
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AwardsIn 2019, the song helped The 1975 win Best British Group and Best British Album at the BRIT Awards.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was generally well received by critics, with some praising its raw and honest lyrics, as well as its catchy and unique sound.
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