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Trying Too Hard

from Mortal Enemies by David Nagler

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    Mortal Enemies is a collaboration with Josh Kaufman, known as a member of supergroups Bonny Light Horseman and Muzz, and for his work on records by Bob Weir, The Hold Steady, Taylor Swift, and many more. Recorded in 2013, Mortal Enemies blurs the line between confessional writing and character-based narratives with staggering intimacy. Comprised of nine Nagler originals and one cover (Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy"), the adventurous musical arrangements touch on folk, psychedelia, soul, and Tropicália. Vinyl includes an MP3 download card.

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lyrics

I must be trying too hard
I must be trying too hard
I’ve gone back on my word more times than I can count
I must be trying too hard

I must be trying too hard
I must be trying too hard
My own dissatisfaction caught me off guard
now I’m trying too hard

I huffed and I puffed
but it was never enough
and I knew exactly what they’d all say:
You can come to the party but you can’t stay

I must be trying too hard
I must be trying too hard
I’ve gone back on myself more times than I can count
I must be trying too hard

I huffed and I puffed
but I was rebuffed
I said I was a lover and a fighter
but at every new knockout my heart grew tighter

I must be trying too hard
I must be trying too hard
Everyone is gone, so from now on
I’ll try not to try so hard
I’ll try not to try so hard

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from Mortal Enemies, released March 1, 2022
Brian Kantor: drums
Josh Kaufman: bass, guitar
David Nagler: vocals, organ

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David Nagler New York

David Nagler is a Brooklyn-based musician and songwriter. His groups include As For the Future, Tape Hiss, and Nova Social, and he is the musical director for Wesley Stace’s Cabinet of Wonders.

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