Here I am again, the same old situation
Why does the guy thing have to be so complicated?
I should’ve played it cool, instead I made a fool
Oh, the things I do
‘Cause I’m young and I’m dumb
I do stupid things when it comes to love
And even if I always end up crying
Well, you can’t blame a girl for trying
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
No, you can’t blame a girl for trying
Oh-oh-oh-oh
I should’ve shut my mouth, I could’ve kept it quiet
I might have freaked him out ’cause I was so excited
But I just couldn’t wait, I took a leap of faith
Oh, the things I say
‘Cause I’m young and I’m dumb
I do stupid things when it comes to love
And even if I always end up crying
Well, you can’t blame a girl for trying
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
No, you can’t blame a girl for trying
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
No
And I think sometimes I tend to be my own worst enemy
And maybe someday I’m gonna catch a shooting star falling out of the blue
Doin’ what I do
And just as I’m giving up, my heart is palpitating
Here comes another one and it’s so intoxicating
And being where I’ve been I know that in the end
I’ll do it all again
‘Cause I’m young and I’m dumb
I do stupid things when it comes to love
And even if I always end up crying
Well, love will find me, there ain’t no denying
But, you can’t blame a girl for trying
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
No, you can’t blame a girl for trying
Mmmmmm
Oh
Embracing Mistakes and Youthful Hope
“Can’t Blame A Girl For Trying” by Sabrina Carpenter beautifully captures the relatable ups and downs of young love. The lyrics express the internal struggle of wanting to play it cool but being overwhelmed by excitement and vulnerability. Sabrina’s honest storytelling acknowledges the mistakes and emotional turbulence that come with falling for someone, using lines like “I’m young and I’m dumb, I do stupid things when it comes to love” to highlight the universal nature of these experiences. Rather than wallowing in regret, the song delivers a hopeful message: making mistakes is part of growing up, and every misstep brings new lessons and possibilities. The recurring message, “you can’t blame a girl for trying,” encourages listeners to embrace their imperfections and keep their hearts open, no matter the outcome.
Song Credits
Artist: Sabrina Carpenter
Songwriters: Meghan Trainor, Al Anderson, Chris Gelbuda
Release Year: 2014
Label: Hollywood Records