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Frank Ocean - We All Try
I believe jehovah jireh
I believe there's heaven
I believe in war
I believe a woman's temple
Gives her the right to choose
But baby don't abort
I believe that marriage isn't
Between a man & woman
But between love and love
And I believe you when you say that
You've lost all faith
But you must believe in something
Something something
You gotta believe in something
Something something
I still believe in man
A wise one asked me why
Cause I just don't believe we're wicked
I know that we sin but I do believe we try
We all try
The girls try
The boys try
Women try
Men try
You and I
Try try we all try
I don't believe in time travel
I don't believe our nation's flag is on the moon
I don't believe our lives are simple
And I don't believe they're short
This is interlude
I don't believe my hands are cleanly
Can't believe that you would
Let me touch your heart
She didn't believe me when I said that
I lost my faith
Said you must believe in something
Something something
You gottta believe in something
Something something
I still believe in man
A wise one asked me why
Cause I just don't believe we're wicked
I know that we sin but I do believe we try
We all try
The girls try
The boys try
Women try
Men try
You and I
Try try we all try
On “We All Try,” the conflict presented is between optimism and cynicism. Two verses: what he believes (verse one) and what he does not (verse two). Frank affirms the optimistic approach. Whether his belief is rooted in secular humanism or a particular religious tradition is unclear, but he gives several hints that allow either interpretation. But no matter what he believes in, he still believes in humanity. Additionally, Frank speaks out against homophobia and reveals that he is pro-choice.
