Almost Had It

[Intro]
Yeah
This one hit different
Mm
[Verse 1]
You walked in, sundress, sunlight on your skin
My breath left first, words trippin’ again
You laughed soft, leaned in, said “boy, relax”
I played it cool, heart racin’ off track
Netflix on, but we ain’t watchin’ a thing
You kiss my neck, my hands start tremblin’
Body say go, my mind just stalls
You pull me close, and nothing responds
[Chorus]
I was so close, almost had it
Got the girl, but I can’t grab it
You’re a ten, but I’m half of a man tonight
(yeah, yeah)
You lay me down, but I’m not risin’
See your eyes slowly realizin’
You deserve a love that can match your fire
And I’m stuck here, losin’ you in my own fight
[Verse 2]
You roll away, stare hard at the ceiling
Say “it’s okay,” but I know what you’re feelin’
You fix your hair, edge of the bed
I hear that “it’s not you” in my own head
I’m crackin’ jokes, tryna patch up the silence
Inside I’m prayin’ for some kind of guidance
Phone lights up, your girls ask where you at
You type “omw” and don’t text back
[Pre-Chorus]
Thought I was ready, thought I was grown
Now I’m shakin’ like a kid left alone
You bite your lip, say “I gotta go soon”
And my whole chest caves in that room
[Chorus]
I was so close, almost had it
Got the girl, but I can’t grab it
You’re a ten, but I’m half of a man tonight
(oh Lord)
You lay me down, but I’m not risin’
See your eyes slowly realizin’
You deserve a love that can match your fire
And I’m stuck here, losin’ you in my own fight
[Bridge]
[Choir humming softly under]
God, if You hear me, I’m on my knees
Help me be more than my insecurity
Teach me to love her with more than my pride
Hold my shame, don’t let it divide
(yeah)
If she walks out, give her somethin’ better
If she stays, help me keep it together
Either way, turn this fear into faith
Let this weakness turn into grace
[Chorus]
I was so close, almost had it
Got the girl, but I can’t grab it
You’re a ten, and I’m tryin’ to be right inside
(tryin’ to be right)
You lay me down, and I’m still shakin’
But this time I won’t die fakin’
You deserve a love that can match your fire
If I lose you, let me leave you with my honesty, not lies
[Outro]
[Choir swells]
Almost had it
Almost had it
I might lose you, but I found truth
And I pray that’s worth somethin’ too

rap, Moody piano-driven hip-pop with male vocals, half-sung rap in the verses and a big melodic hook. Intimate close-mic vocal in the front; subtle 808 pulse and finger snaps under sparse keys. Choruses bloom with bright gospel choir stacks and organ swells, claps lifting the energy. Final hook strips back to just vocal and piano, then the choir rises for a bittersweet, hopeful outro., pop, gospel, hip hop