Discover the story of the song > I Try – Talib Kweli

The song is about the struggles and challenges that the protagonist and many people face in life. They mention dealing with discrimination at airports, the pain of addiction, and violence in their communities. They also talk about how difficult it can be to make music about the struggles when people want to hear songs about a happy life. However, they mention that life is a beautiful struggle and people search for ways to improve their situations, using their intelligence or strength to make a better life. The chorus repeats that the protagonist tries their best, and they acknowledge that others are trying too. They end by saying that every day is a struggle, but they keep trying.