Play My Role

[Verse 1]
You hit me up ‘round 2
Sayin’ “I’ve been missin’ you”
Know you got somebody next to you
But you still slide through
Shades down
Shoes by the door
You don’t even ask what I’m here for
We been here many times before
Still you’re actin’ unsure
[Pre-Chorus]
You only ring when you’re bored
When your phone stays dry
Tell me I’m the one
But you still tell him you’re fine
Girl
I’m tired of bein’ just a secret on the side
Either claim me or stop wastin’ my time
[Chorus]
I can’t just play my role
Like I don’t want all of you
Like I don’t hate when he’s holdin’ you close
Knowin’ you want me too
I can’t just play my role
Smilin’ like I’m cool with this
Baby
I need more than stolen nights
More than borrowed kisses
I can’t just play my role (nah)
I can’t just play my role
[Verse 2]
You say
“Don’t fall too deep”
Then you lay your head on me
Talkin’ ‘bout the life you dream
And I’m in every scene
You leave your perfume in my sheets
Then you disappear for weeks
Call me when you feel that heat
Like I’m always on repeat
[Pre-Chorus]
You only ring when it’s late and you cross that line
Tell me I’m the truth
Then you go back and you lie
Girl
I’m done pretendin’ I’m the one who don’t mind
Either ride or let me say goodbye
[Chorus]
I can’t just play my role
Like I don’t want all of you
Like I don’t hate when he’s holdin’ you close
Knowin’ you want me too
I can’t just play my role
Smilin’ like I’m cool with this
Baby
I need more than stolen nights
More than borrowed kisses
I can’t just play my role (yeah)
I can’t just play my role
[Bridge]
Tell me
Is it fear or is it habit?
You keep runnin’ back
But you don’t grab it
Got my heart on the line
And you know
Say you feel the same
Never show
How you gonna ask me to stay low-key
When you know deep down you belong with me?
If you really feel it
Then let it show
Or let me go
Let me go
[Chorus]
‘Cause I can’t just play my role
Like I don’t want all of you
Like I don’t hate when he’s holdin’ you close
Knowin’ you want me too
I can’t just play my role
Smilin’ like I’m cool with this
Baby
I need more than stolen nights
More than borrowed kisses
I can’t just play my role (oh)
I can’t just play my role (yeah)
I can’t just play my role

Silky midtempo R&B with crisp drums, warm synth pads, and a rubbery bass line; male vocals glide between smooth chest tone and agile falsetto runs. Verses stay intimate and rhythmic, pre-chorus lifts with airy backing stacks, and the hook explodes in layered harmonies and call-and-response ad-libs, leaving space for slides, riffs, and a late-song dynamic drop before the final chorus., r&b