Sadie Jean’s “I Tried” Is TikTok’s Next Big Ballad—and Her Most Emotional Yet
Sadie Jean’s “I Tried” explores heartbreak with sincerity, quickly gaining viral traction online.
Alt-pop singer Sadie Jean delivers an emotional gut-punch with her latest single “I Tried.” Released with a matching video shot in New York, the song has already struck a chord with listeners and content creators alike—becoming a viral moment on TikTok.
Sadie’s performance rests on a minimalistic piano-driven production, letting her voice carry the emotional weight. The song’s honesty and lyrical imagery make it feel diary-like in structure and spirit.
About the meaning behind the song, Sadie shared:
“I need every boy I’ve ever loved to hear ‘I Tried.’ It perfectly bottles up the feeling of accepting defeat after a relationship turns one sided…”
The accompanying video—directed by Lauren Tepfer—captures the stillness of post-breakup mornings. The visuals mirror the song’s delicate but powerful energy.
Already clocking 30 million views and over 5,000 TikTok creations, “I Tried” is quickly becoming another standout moment in Sadie Jean’s growing career. The release follows her well-received Simple Like 17 (Deluxe) project and continues her streak after the viral hit “WYD Now?”
Following a sold-out debut tour, Sadie heads back to the stage this November with a 20-date European run, bringing “I Tried” to live audiences for the first time.
