Released: September 1st, 2018
Written, composed, and produced by: Poria Maftoon
Available on: All major platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Bandcamp, etc.)
Genre: Gothic Metal / Dark Rock
Band: Endwayz
"Surely Try" is a haunting and introspective journey into the heart of human contradiction — the struggle between the will to act and the paralysis of doubt. Set against a backdrop of melancholic guitar riffs, deep basslines, and atmospheric synths, the track blends the raw emotional gravity of gothic metal with poetic lyricism that lingers in the soul.
The song’s slow-burning intensity mirrors the internal decay of someone who wants to change, to move, to escape — but finds themselves chained by unseen fears. Poria Maftoon’s production captures both the depth of solitude and the flicker of hope that resists complete silence.
Endwayz is not just a gothic metal project — it’s an existential soundtrack to the modern void. Drawing from the philosophical weight of 20th-century absurdism, existential dread, and romantic despair, Endwayz crafts soundscapes that are both emotionally brutal and strangely comforting. Influences can be traced to bands like Type O Negative, Katatonia, Paradise Lost, and early Anathema — but with a distinctly personal and philosophical voice.
At the heart of Endwayz is Poria Maftoon, whose lyrical themes explore alienation, decay, and the broken mechanisms of human connection. His vision is not just to entertain, but to provoke thought — and offer resonance for those who find themselves on the darker edges of introspection.
The lyrics of "Surely Try" weave a tapestry of emotional ambiguity. They explore:
The contradiction between effort and futility
A silent scream beneath the surface of polite despair
Hope as both a virtue and a burden
Lines such as "I surely try, yet nothing moves" invite listeners to confront their own cycles of struggle — and perhaps find solidarity in that confrontation.
If you've ever felt like you're screaming into a void, if silence sometimes speaks louder than words, and if your heart aches for melodies that echo your internal monologue — "Surely Try" is your mirror. It won’t save you. But it will understand you.
Whether you’re discovering Endwayz for the first time, or have followed the dark tide of the project for years, "Surely Try" is a defining piece that sets the tone for what the band represents — profound emotional depth, philosophical clarity, and beautifully constructed musical sorrow.