Side Line Feelings

[Verse 1]
Pulled up, same spot, y’all together again
He got you laughin’ on the surface, I can see through the grin
You play it off like you love it, but your eyes say “I don’t”
He raise his voice in the crowd, you just smile and go home
He talk slick, you shrink down, I’m just watchin’ my friend
Thinkin’ how you deserve better than a boy playin’ pretend
Yeah he my bro, that’s my dog, so I bite on my tongue
But every time he walks away, I’m tryna pick you back up
[Chorus]
I can’t help but wait
For you and your man to finally break
Shoulda known from the jump, girl, that was a mistake
He my boy, you his girl, that’s the rule that we made
But I hate the way he talks to you
Hate the way you always play it cool
When you ready, I’ma slide, tell you straight
I can’t help but wait
[Verse 2]
He leave you hangin’ every time that you need him the most
You call my phone, say you “fine,” but your voice gettin’ low
You got your hair done, new nails, new dress for the night
He show up late, scrollin’ screens, don’t even look at you twice
I’m on the side, tryna hide how I’m feelin’ inside
’Cause every hug that he waste, I’m tryna give you that pride
He crack jokes, cross the line, and you laugh just to cope
I’m in the back thinkin’ “Damn, girl, that’s killin’ your glow”
[Chorus]
I can’t help but wait
For you and your man to finally break
Shoulda known from the jump, girl, that was a mistake
He my boy, you his girl, that’s the rule that we made
But I hate the way he talks to you
Hate the way you always play it cool
When you ready, I’ma slide, tell you straight
I can’t help but wait
[Bridge]
If he ever slip, ever trip, ever walk out that door (walk out that door)
Promise I won’t let you ever feel that low anymore
Til then I’m keepin’ my distance, keep it all in my chest
But you know where I’m at if you want somethin’ better than this
[Chorus]
I can’t help but wait
For you and your man to finally break
Shoulda known from the jump, girl, that was a mistake
He my boy, you his girl, that’s the rule that we made
But I hate the way he talks to you
Hate the way you always play it cool
When you ready, I’ma slide, tell you straight
I can’t help but wait

rap, Sparse minor-key trap beat with warm sub bass and crisp hats; intimate male vocals sitting close to the mic. Verses conversational, almost whispered, then chorus widens with stacked doubles and soft harmonies. Occasional filtered delays on key lines, hook hits with a subtle bass drop and extra clap layer.