Discover the story of the song > Try – Colbie Caillat

The song is about the pressure society puts on women to look and act a certain way. The protagonist is talking about how she constantly tries to change herself to fit in and be liked by others, but in reality, she doesn't have to try so hard. She encourages herself (and others) to just be themselves and not worry about pleasing others. In the end, she realizes that she likes herself and hopes others like her for who she is too.