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When you say nothing at all !

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woot
 
Reply Thu 4 Oct, 2007 09:29 pm
I heard this song, most of the lyrics I understand except one,
What is the meaning of " Try as I may, "?
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Reply Thu 4 Oct, 2007 10:01 pm
It's an archaic/poetic form of speech that mean 'I have tried'.

'Try as I may' usually has the connotation that the speaker has tried to do something, many times, and has failed.
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woot
 
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Reply Mon 8 Oct, 2007 03:25 am
Thanks You
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