About the song
“Try Me” (originally titled “Try Me (I Need You)”) by James Brown and The Famous Flames is a soulful ballad released in 1958.
Background:
- Release: The song was released as a single in October 1958, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and No. 48 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Significance: “Try Me” marked a turning point in James Brown’s career, following a string of unsuccessful singles. It was his first R&B No. 1 hit and helped solidify his reputation as a rising star in the music industry.
Lyrics:
The lyrics of “Try Me” are a heartfelt plea from the singer to his love interest. He repeatedly asks her to “try me” and promises his unwavering love and devotion. He expresses his deep need for her and assures her of their love’s eternal truthfulness. The lyrics are simple yet emotionally powerful, conveying a sense of longing, vulnerability, and hope.
Themes:
- Love and Devotion: The song’s central theme is love and the singer’s unwavering devotion to his beloved. He pleads for her to give him a chance and promises to cherish their love.
- Vulnerability and Need: The singer openly expresses his vulnerability and need for his love interest. He admits his dependence on her and asks her to reciprocate his feelings.
- Hope and Optimism: Despite his vulnerability, the singer maintains a sense of hope and optimism. He believes in the power of their love and is confident that it will endure.
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Lyrics
Try me (try me)
Try me (try me)
Darlin’ tell me I need you
Try me (try me)
Try me (try me)
And your love will always be true
Oh I need you (I need you)
Hold me (hold me)
Hold me (hold me)
I want you right here by my side
Hold me (hold me)
Hold me (hold me)
And your love we won’t hide
Oh I need you (I need you)
Ooh…
Oh I need you (I need you)
Oh oh walk with me (walk with me)
Talk with me (talk with me)
I want you to stop my heart from crying
Walk with me (walk with me)
Talk with me (talk with me)
And your love stops my heart from dying
Oh I need you (I need you hoo hoo)