Read the full lyrics for Lil Baby’s song Try To Love. Follow the words for this reflective track about relationship struggles.
The lyrics for Lil Baby’s “Try To Love” document romantic disappointments across different cities, using geographic references to frame the narrative. The chorus establishes this pattern with mentions of Chicago and Atlanta, where potential relationships failed despite initial promises. The repetition of “hollow words” creates a memorable hook that listeners can easily recall and sing during performances. This structure makes the track suitable for karaoke, as the chorus provides a consistent anchor throughout the song.
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The verse expands beyond romance to address broader themes of trust, trauma, and success. Lil Baby references personal worth, family support, and the psychological impact of his experiences. Lines about “trauma bonds” and emotional pain add depth to the initial heartbreak narrative, offering fans more substantial content to engage with beyond surface-level storytelling. The detailed descriptions of his lifestyle provide contrast to the relationship failures, creating a multifaceted lyrical journey.
The language blends street vernacular with emotional transparency, maintaining Lil Baby’s authentic delivery while exploring vulnerable topics. The flow switches between melodic choruses and rapid-fire verses, giving the lyrics dynamic variation that holds listener interest. The complete lyrics for “Try To Love” provide the full text for fans who want to understand the narrative completely or participate in singalongs where both the catchy hooks and detailed verses can be performed.
Produced by Baby Tsunami, Gabe Lucas, wzzptom
November 5, 2025
1 song, 2 minutes
Quality Control Music/Motown Records; ℗ 2025 Quality Control Music, LLC, under exclusive license to UMG Recordings, Inc.
Lyrics
[Chorus]
Thought I found love in Chicago
But she didn’t hit me back in the morrow
I guess all those words were just hollow
Just hollow words
Thought I found love in Atlanta
Until she went ghost like a Phantom
I don’t know why I try to love, to love, yeah
[Verse]
I ain’t settlin’ for nothin’ less, I know what I’m worth (I swear)
Who the fuck came up with that lie, sayin’ words don’t hurt?
I’m only bowin’ down to the highest, ain’t scared of nothin’ on this Earth
I’m from a life of sin, we gettin’ it in and still go to church
Tryna come from underneath this pain, seem like the Percs make it worse
This shit a dirty game, you bound to lose if you don’t shoot first
I told my mama to quit her 9-to-5, I’m gon’ make it work
Me and brodie havin’ real talk, so deep that a tear drop
He like, “Look around, all this shit we got, we used to would kill for”
Me and her just got a trauma bond, I thought it was real love
No more livin’ in a dark spot, I’m startin’ to feel good
Got a compound in the suburbs now, but, nigga, I’m still hood
Long as I’m alive, I’m puttin’ it down, I ain’t never gon’ give up
Make sure everything intact, this shit too big for a hiccup
Ain’t no slip-ups
Soon as you get out the plane, there’s a greeter waitin’ for you
They gon’ take you to my driver, he gon’ bring you to the spot
Got security waitin’ for you, he gon’ let you in the house
I’ma be there in a minute, I’m somewhere knockin’ money down
When I walk in, she already ready for me
I don’t care what time she gettin’ up, she ain’t never that sleep
She don’t do too much, she understand the life of a G
I appreciate it, that’s why she keep the latest
I’ll let her keep my baby
[Chorus]
Thought I found love in Chicago
But she didn’t hit me back in the morrow
I guess all those words were just hollow
Just hollow words
Thought I found love in Atlanta
Until she went ghost like a Phantom
I don’t know why I try to love, to love, yeah
[Outro]
Guess all those words were just hollow
Just hollow words
And I don’t know why I try to
