She's Trying

Dance Hall Crashers

You know you brought your girl up well

So well that everyone can always tell

That you'd had some work to do

Thought she'd get the best of you

I'm glad that you never gave up on her

Shut the door, sent her away

You didn't know what else to say

But you loved her

You knew that she'd have to go

And taught her all the things

She never wanted to know

Because she already knew everything

Didn't she?

And so, you kicked her out into

The bright light

And of course it started a fight

But it would be the last



Because she's trying

She's trying

Trying hard to do what you taught her to

She's trying, she's trying

Trying hard to be what you want her to



You know you brought your girl up well

So well the day she came and told you

She fell in love and packed her bags

You hid your smile, didn't laugh

You sat her down and told her the rules in love

Watch your back and trust no one

And most of all just don't forget

To get a prenup

And then when she ran away

And came running back the very next day

You didn't tell her that you told her so

Even though you knew that

She'd have to skate and break her own leg

And of course you'd be there to pick her up

It'd be enough



Because she's trying

She's trying

Trying hard to do what you taught her to

She's trying, she's trying

Trying hard to be what you want her to



You know you brought your girl up well

So well that even though she put you through hell

You figure it was worth it

Even though it wasn't perfect

I'm glad that you never gave up on her

Shut the door, sent her away

You didn't know what else to say

But you loved her

You knew that she'd have to go

And taught her all the things

She never wanted to know

Because she already knew everything

Didn't she?

And so, you kicked her out into

The bright light

And