Worse To Regret

[Intro]
Yeah
Been a long time coming
Heart still loud
I still want it
[Verse 1]
Late nights
Talkin' to the ceiling
Every what if
Cutting into my feelings
Everybody say "chill"
"Maybe choose something easier"
But they don't feel this fire
Burning lower but sweeter
Screens full of wins
That they turned into trophies
I scroll, I swallow
That ache gets heavy, it owns me
[low vocal register]
If I'm stuck in this place
Might as well make it holy
Turn the pressure to a prayer
Turn the fear to a story
[Pre-Chorus]
It's hard just to wait in line
When the clock keep taking mine
But if I walk away this time
I know that thought gon' haunt my mind
[Chorus]
Never give up on something you really want
Even when your hands shake, hold on
Yeah, it's difficult to wait
But it's worse to regret what you never chased
Never give up on something you really want
Even if the whole world says you're wrong
Yeah, it's difficult to wait
But it's worse to regret what you never taste
[Verse 2]
Friends got plans
That fit in a weekend
Mine need years
And a whole lot of deep ends
I feel small
When they ask "how's it going?"
I just shrug
'Cause the roots still growing
Mama said "baby, be brave
You ain't built for the safe way"
Tears on my face
But I still hit the same pace
[whispered vocals] "Don't stop"
I repeat it like a mantra
If I'm scared of the fall
How I'm ever gonna prosper
[Pre-Chorus]
It's hard just to wait in line
When the clock keep taking mine
But if I walk away this time
I know that thought gon' haunt my mind
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
I can live with the bruises
Can't live with the "maybe"
I'll take all of the losing
If one win can save me
Talk heavy to the mirror
'Cause the doubt talk loud
But my future even louder
I can hear it right now
[Chorus]

rap, Dark trap-pop hybrid with female vocals, moody pads and a distant bell loop over deep 808s and skittering hats. Verses are half-sung, half-rap in a tight pocket, with ad-libs tucked wide. Hook explodes with layered harmonies and a brighter synth lead, then drops back down to bare bass and clap for the rap sections. Subtle reverse effects and risers glue transitions; vocal sits upfront and defiant., pop, hip hop