Would I lose or win/
If I try and love again?
“Try and Love Again” is one of my favorite Eagles songs-written and performed by Randy Meisner. Meisner was the bands original bassist who was replaced by Timothy B Schmitt after Hotel California. The Eagles had a host of lineups. My impression is that Henley and Frey were difficult to work with. They wrote the majority of the songs, so they called the shots.
Meisner has several good songs, but this is his one great one. It is under-appreciated, and I have never heard it mentioned even amongst the greatest of the Eagles songs. The lyrics are earnest. The lyrics express a man trying to overcome feeling of doubt concerning getting back out there after a breakup. Will I be able to love again? Is it even worth it? Will I end up hurting more? These are legitimate questions.
The twangy guitar sound is unique to this song. It certainly stands out among Eagles songs and I am not sure I have heard this effect anywhere before. Meisner’s vocal is amazing, and we can hear his hesitancy and heartbreak. It is heartfelt and the backup harmonies are some of the Eagles finest.
Try and Love Again Lyrics
When you’re out there on your own
Where your memories can find you
Like a circle goes around
You were lost until you found out
What it all comes down to
One by one
The lonely feelings come
Day by day, they slowly fade away
Ooh, the look was in her eyes
You never know what might be found there
She was dancing right in time
And the moves she made so fine
Like the music that surrounds her
Should I stay or go?
I really want to know
Would I lose or win
If I try and love again?
Oh oh oh gonna try and love again
Oh oh oh I’m gonna try and love again
Oh oh oh gonna try and love
Right or wrong, what’s done is done
It’s only moments that you borrow
But the thoughts will linger on
Of the lady and her song
When the sun comes up tomorrow
Well, it might take years
To see through all these tears
Don’t let go
When you find it you will know
Oh oh oh, gonna try and love again
Songwriters: Randy Meisner
I couldn’t agree with you more, terrific song and lyrics. I woke up with this melody in my mind it’s just beautiful !
I totally agree with your analysis. Meisner’s vocals were right on. You could feel his pain, but also his determination to move on. The instrumentals were also perfect for the nature of the song. The more you listen to the song the more you pick up the nuances in both the lyrics and the music.
One of my absolute favorites! Only when I think of the Eagles Don Henley is my man but I have to say Timothy B Schmidt and I Can’t Tell You Why omg!
Randy was gr8 on this track just like with his high notes on; “take it to the limit” . . . which was his demise by choice. IE: after partying hard all night with two girls, he quit rather then do an oncore wirh his signature. If you ask me. . . . It’s a good way to go:)
That’s the story according to Frey and Henley. Given their self-serving nation, I’d take it with a grain of salt. Meisner’s recollection was different.
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Randy Meisner is so underrated! He is an incredible singer, bassist, and as this song proves….songwriter. This is the best track on the Hotel California album in my opinion, and I have no clue as to why it was never released as a single. Such a great voice and it is a shame he wasn’t given the opportunity to grace the music world with more of it. Wishing him health and happiness always!
My favorite Eagles’ song. Loved it on the China Beach TV episode. where I first heard it
I have every track by the Eagles and absolutely love all there music played this track to my sons at Christmas they were not keen on the Eagles until this they are now and they are 33 and 35 years old, The Power of Great Music.