Trying Too Hard

Somebody once told me that a life is only good for fifteen minutes

I didn't understand this quote and asked him to explain just what he meant

He told me of a story of a man who wanted everything around him

And all about the things he lost when looking back, he started to repent

Nothing ever lasts forever and only we can change our destiny

The man was losing touch with all the conversations flowing through his head

No matter what he faced in life the evil was just lurking down below

And now he's on his knees and thinking all about what everybody said

You are trying too hard

Don't push because it might be broken

You are trying too hard

Some of these words never need to be spoken

You are Trying Too Hard
The light went out when you lost emotion
You are trying too hard
It disappeared in all the commotion

The fast car and his model wife were never quite enough for what he wanted
always pushing further he let the things he loved just slip away
The alcohol and cigarettes would only satisfy him for a second
But now he needed something more to get him through the worst part of the day

The harsh realities were there very clear for everyone to see
The only person in the dark is always the star of the show
It could run right up and hit him in the face and he wouldn't even notice
Cause he's had a little high but now there is only once place that is left to go

You are trying too hard

Don't push because it might be broken

You are trying too hard

Some of these words never need to be spoken

You are Trying Too Hard
The light went out when you lost emotion
You are trying too hard
It disappeared in all the commotion