About The Song
Released in 1976 on her album A Love Trilogy, Try Me, I Know We Can Make It is one such song. It doesn’t hit you with the frenetic energy of “I Feel Love” or the pulsating bass line of “Hot Stuff.” Try Me is a simmering invitation, a soulful plea dipped in the warm glow of optimism.
Imagine a dimly lit club, the smoky haze catching the spotlight as it dances across the dancefloor. The music might have been pulsating moments ago, but now there’s a shift. The tempo slows, the bass lays down a steady groove, and a soulful piano riff starts weaving its magic. This is where Try Me takes center stage.
Summer’s voice, rich and powerful yet imbued with a touch of vulnerability, enters the scene. It’s not a demand, but a heartfelt proposition. “Try me, try me, try me just one time,” she sings, the lyrics echoing through the room. It’s an invitation to a love that might seem uncertain, a chance encounter that could blossom into something more.
Try Me isn’t just about romantic love. It’s a call to take a leap of faith, to step outside your comfort zone and embrace the possibility of connection. Whether it’s a hesitant first dance with a stranger, a new opportunity at work, or simply reaching out to someone who seems distant, the song urges us to give it a shot.
So, put on your dancing shoes, metaphorical or otherwise. Let the pulsating melody of Try Me wash over you. Feel the invitation in Summer’s voice, a beacon of hope in a world that can sometimes feel a little uncertain. This song is a reminder that with a little trust and a touch of courage, love, and connection can bloom in the most unexpected places.