I tried

Lyrics

[Intro - 808s thumping in the dark, extreme hi-hats skittering, smooth loud bass swelling under hazy lo-fi chords, male vocal half-spoken]
Yeah, yeah
I know I’m wrong, but my heart don’t care
Man…

[Verse 1 - laid-back lo-fi groove, bass riding the harmony, restrained male vocals with a guilty, intimate tone]
I been tryna keep it cool, keep it low-key
Act like you just my bro, not the one I need
Every time you hit my phone, I get weak
And I hate that I’m the one with the secret in me

Tried to block you out my mind, but you stay there
Like a song in the back of my head, everywhere
I don’t want to cross that line, I swear
But my feelings got me stuck and it ain’t fair

[Pre-Chorus - beat pulls back, tension rising, layered harmonies]
Baby, believe me when I say I really tried
Tried my best not to let them know what’s inside
Wanna be wherever you go, by your side
But this crush on you got me losing my mind

[Chorus - beat drops back in hard, bass smooth but loud, hi-hats snapping fast, melodic male vocals]
For the biggest crush on you, I can’t lie
For real, I tried, that’s the truth, I’ve been fighting my life
I feel so bad, man, for loving you this way
But my heart keep sayin’ your name every day

For the biggest crush on you, I can’t hide
I know I’m wrong, but I’m caught in the vibe
Tried to block you out, but you won’t leave my head
Now I’m stuck with these feelings I never said

[Verse 2 - lo-fi drums bounce under the harmony, bass continues to glide, more confessional vocal delivery]
I see you laughing with the crew and I freeze up
Got me acting all calm, but I’m really messed up
Homeboy, why you gotta look so good to me?
Got me wishing I could tell you what you mean to me

I been loyal to the code, been a real one
But this pressure in my chest got me undone
I don’t want to lose my brother, that’s the worst part
So I bury all this love deep in my heart

[Bridge - stripped-down beat, airy pads, distant reverb, vulnerable male vocals]
Baby, believe me when I say I really
Tried my best not to let them know, for real
Wanna be wherever you go, can’t conceal
Got the biggest crush on you, and it’s too real

[Outro Rap - beat comes back with crisp hi-hats, 808s knocking, smooth bass still holding the harmony, tight rhythmic male rap]
Yeah, I tried to play it off, but the truth been loud
I’m caught between my loyalty and my feelings now
Ain’t proud, but I’m honest when I say this now
Got a heart on my sleeve and I can’t slow down

Best friend, boyfriend, I’m stuck in between
Wanted to keep it clean, but you live in my dreams
I know I’m wrong, but I can’t make it leave
Man, I’m just being real with the way I breathe