I paid my dues and made my rent

Just tryna sip and vent

Leave me be and let me live

Until I catch my breath

Left those bitches on read (x4)

Give me a moment

While I articulate my thoughts

You jumping to a verdict while it's still moving dots

Baby, I'm just doing me, I hope you knew that from the start

'Cause you suddenly expect my responses

On a hundred-something watts

Why you thinking you're the one I need to please

I'm stressing over bills, you're here talking 'bout receipts

I repeat

Can't forget the message settings

Always gotta turn the switch

Honestly, you're lucky when you text

The text ain't turning green

Yo, can I live

While I figure out a way

Mama told me don't go falling for the chase

I'm just tryna buy some time

To live and see another day

Nine-Nine problems

So for one, you gotta wait

Until I narrow down my fate

What can I say

Is it just me or is it everybody else

Insecure from expectations

Went and silenced all my bells

Often times I know it's hard to tell 'cause

The only time I fake a smile is when I'm talking to myself, well

I paid my dues and made my rent

Just tryna sip and vent

Leave me be and let me live

Until I catch my breath

Left those bitches on read (x4)