Better When I’m Late

🎶 Better When I’m Late

Structure: Intro → Verse 1 → Pre-Chorus → Chorus → Verse 2 → Pre-Chorus → Chorus → Bridge → Chorus → Outro

(Bass kicks in immediately with a rhythmic, filtered synth)

(Check the watch... yeah.)

(They're already there? Good.)

💄 Verse 1

Tried to leave but I swapped the fit (Swap it!)

Hair wasn’t hittin’, had to fix it quick

Gloss on the lip, lights on the skin

If it ain’t a ten, I ain’t steppin' in.

Phone keep buzzin’ like "Where you at?"

I’m in the mirror like "Give me that" (Ooh, she bad)

One last check then I’m out the door

They ain't seen a "Late" look like this before.

🔁 Pre-Chorus

I ain’t rushin’ nothin’ tonight (Nothin')

If it’s meant for me, it’ll wait outside

I don’t show up outta place...

I show up when I own the space. [Drum Fill]

🔥 Chorus

I look better when I’m late

Make ‘em wait, let ‘em wait (Let 'em simmer!)

Every second worth the weight

I look better when I’m late

Walk in, all eyes on me

That “Where you been?” energy (Where you been at?)

Time don’t run me, I set the pace

I look better when I’m late!

👠 Verse 2

Pull up slow, I don’t jump out fast (Patience...)

I let the anticipation last

Door swing open, heels hit the street

Watch the room go mute when I move my feet.

No apology in my stride

Got that "Main Character" inside

If they mad, that’s a "them" thing, babe

I don’t move for pressure, I move for the stage.

🔁 Pre-Chorus

I ain’t rushin’ nothin’ tonight

If it’s meant for me, it’ll wait outside

I don’t show up outta place...

I show up when I own the space.

🎶 Chorus

I look better when I’m late

Make ‘em wait, let ‘em wait (Yeah, you waitin'!)

Every second worth the weight

I look better when I’m late!

💥 Bridge

Fashionably late? Nah, I perfected it (I'm the GOAT)

Timing so good, I’m directin' it

If I’m behind, just know it’s fate

‘Cause I don’t just show up… [Full Silence] I elevate.

🎶 Final Chorus

I look better when I’m late (So much better!)

Make ‘em wait, let ‘em wait (Let 'em wait for it)

Every second worth the weight

I look better when I’m late!

Walk in, all eyes on me (All on me!)

That “Where you been?” energy

Time don’t run me, I set the pace

I look better when I’m late!

🎧 Outro

(You're welcome for the wait...)

(I told you it was worth it.)

If I’m late...

[Echoing] It’s on purpose.