Cavetown - Trying May 2026

: Skinner has shared in livestreams that he originally wrote the song for his mother during a period of significant mental health struggles. He used the lyrics to express his fear that his struggles might make him difficult to love or that his mother might not "like" the version of him he was becoming.

The emotional peak of the song lies in its chorus, which shifts from internal struggle to an external plea for patience: Cavetown - Trying

: The opening lines describe trying to "form these feelings into cubes" and sort them in his mind. This highlights a desperate attempt to make sense of overwhelming emotions, separating "negative thoughts" from "happy things" just to function. : Skinner has shared in livestreams that he

: The lyrics "I've never hated myself more" are balanced by the gratitude for a friend or loved one who is still "trying" to be there. This highlights a desperate attempt to make sense