About the song
“Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)” by Janis Joplin is a soul-stirring and powerful blues-rock anthem that showcases Joplin’s raw vocal talent and emotional intensity. Released in 1969 as part of her album “I Got Dem Ol’ Kozmic Blues Again Mama!,” this song quickly became one of Joplin’s most iconic and enduring hits, earning her widespread acclaim and recognition.
From the moment Joplin’s raspy vocals begin, “Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)” captivates listeners with its electrifying energy and driving rhythm. The song’s gritty guitar riffs, pulsating bassline, and dynamic percussion create a sense of urgency and determination, drawing listeners into Joplin’s passionate performance.
Lyrically, “Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)” is a powerful anthem of perseverance and resilience, with Joplin’s lyrics urging listeners to push past their limitations and strive for greatness. The song’s empowering message and defiant spirit resonate deeply with audiences, making it a favorite among fans of blues and rock music.
With its electrifying energy and Joplin’s dynamic performance, “Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)” became a critical and commercial success, earning acclaim for its emotional depth and musical craftsmanship. Its enduring popularity is a testament to Joplin’s talent as a vocalist and her ability to capture the raw emotion and vulnerability of the human experience.
Decades after its release, “Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)” continues to inspire and uplift listeners around the world, serving as a timeless reminder of the power of determination and the enduring legacy of Janis Joplin as one of the greatest voices in rock history.
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Try, try, try just a little bit harderSo I can love, love, love him, I tell myself‘Cause I’m gonna try, oh yeah, just a little bit harderSo I won’t lose, lose, lose him to nobody else, yeahHey, I don’t care how long it’s gonna take yaBut if it’s a dream I don’t want No I don’t really want itYeah if it’s a dream I don’t want nobody to wake meYeah I’m gonna try, oh yeah, just a little bit harderSo I can give, give, give, give him every bit of my soulI’m gonna try, oh yeah, just a little bit harderSo I can show, show, show him love with no control, yeahHey! I don’t care how long it’s gonna take yaBut if it’s a dream I don’t wantNo I don’t really want itYeah if it’s a dream I don’t want nobody to wake meHey, dig it! Yeah! Yeah yeah yeah!Yeah, yeah, yeah, all rightTry oh yeah, hey, try oh yeah, Lord, Lord, LordTry oh yeah, try oh yeah, Lord, Lord, LordTry oh yeah yeah, try, whoa, try oh yeah, Lord, Lord, Lord,Push, work, push, work, oh yeah, try, oh yeah hey!Try oh yeah, hey try oh yeahTry Lord, try, try, you ain’t trying manYou’re not trying out man, come up with itCome on, that’s a wanker that listens to words, manHey you gotta work all nightHey little girl, gotta push onYou gotta needWork a little more, hey, try a little moreNeed a little moreYeah, work on, push on, move on, move onYou gotta work for it, you gotta work on itPush on, need on, move onMove on, hey hey heyWork it daddyWork it daddyCome on, work it daddy, ohYeah, yeah, you better try, try, try, try a little moreYou ain’t never gonna get any man if that’s the sort of thing you can doShit, there’s lot more talent around than that manTry, try, try, try try tryYou’ve gotta try, try, try, tryTry, try, try, try, try, try…You gotta try, try, try, try…Lord, try, try, try, tryLord, try, try, try, tryHey, try, try, try, tryHey, try oh yeah, try oh yeah, Lord, Lord, LordTry oh yeah, hey, try whoa, try oh yeahTry oh yeah, Lord, Lord, Lord, try oh yeahTry oh yeah, hey, hey, heyTry oh yeah, try oh yeahLord, Lord, Lord, oh Lord