I Want You To Change (Because You Want To Change)

(album: Trying: Season 2 - 2021)

Trying, I'm not there, but I'm trying
And honestly, sometimes I think you want too much
Trying, all this shit is trying
I'm not a movie hero, just a guy you say you love
Lying, you say it's fine, you're lying
But how am I supposed to know that? I can't read that stuff
Trying, can't you see me tryin'?
When did I wake up and find out trying isn't good enough?
Oh, woah

Oh, I don't wanna tell you I'm leaving
And I won't if you give me an inch
Oh, I want you to change 'cause you want to change
I know I tried, can you say you did?

Trying doesn't mean you're changing
Doesn't mean the whole thing's getting fixed
Just means you want it to
Trying doesn't mean it's better
Doesn't mean you're magically the person that I want from you
Trying doesn't make you perfect
Really, it's the minimum you do for those you love
Trying, I can see you trying
And no one ever told you sometimes trying isn't good enough
Oh, ooh

Oh, I don't wanna tell you I'm leaving
And I won't if you give me an inch
Oh, I want you to change 'cause you want to change
I know I tried, can you say you did?
And I hate you right now, and God, I hate that
You're the love of my life, but this ain't no way to live
I want you to change 'cause you want to change
I tried, can you say you did?

How am I supposed to know you're lyin'?
You're just meant to know
What else is there left to do but tryin'?
Trying harder, oh
I don't know how to be what you want from me
And I have a feeling soon you won't be wanting me
I can't believe you can't see when I'm lying
Just tell me what to do
I love you and I'm sorry and I'm trying
And I'm trying too
But I don't know how to be what you want from me
And I have a feeling soon you won't be wanting me