DIE TRYING Lyrics – PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake
“DIE TRYING” is the 15th track on the collaborative album Some *** Songs 4 U by PARTYNEXTDOOR, Drake, and Yebba, released on February 14, 2025.
Girl, I can’t decide if I should stay and say I tried
Or I should leave and say goodbye
It’s killin’ me inside
If I could just get next to you, I’d probably be alright
But we’re so busy in this life
We always say, “Some other time”
Why won’t my tears work? It’s been a decade since I’ve cried
I got no dog left in the fight
The bark don’t match the bite
Me and my old man, we just get *** up every night
He said, “Son, these hoes just don’t love you”
I said, “I’ll keep that in mind”
Those ain’t words to live by, wouldn’t call that sound advice
Our future doesn’t sound too bright
But I just nod and say, “You’re right,” I do
Girl, I can’t decide if I should stay and say I tried
Or I should leave and say goodbye
It’s killin’ me inside
And all my (My) presents to show my affection
Flowers and diamonds and jets through the sky
I’m not here to teach you a lesson (No)
I’m just a caring and passionate guy
Times with your friends got you changin’ your vibe
Times with your friends got you changin’
Times with your friends got you changin’ your vibe
Talking to your friends
Girl, I miss my friends, you know too much of them have died
I wish that they were still alive
Just to see the silver lines
This year, me and God, we wasn’t seein’ eye to eye
I prayed to her from time to time
She was busy on another vibe
I can’t vent to you through no text message and reply
I need to see you face to face
Gotta look you in the eye, I do
Girl, I can’t decide if I should stay and say I tried
Or I should leave and say goodbye
It’s killin’ me inside
And all my presents to show my affection
Flowers and diamonds and jets through the sky
I’m not here to teach you a lesson (No, no)
I’m just a caring and passionate guy
Times with your friends got you changin’ your vibe
Times with your friends got you changin’
Times with your friends got you changin’ your vibe
Talking to your friends
Ooh, another misunderstanding, of course
I pushed you away ’cause that’s what I could afford
Ooh, we felt way too true and it hurts
So laughing or crying will only make it worse
Intro
Drake: Sets a contemplative tone with a simple “Yeah.”
Chorus
Drake: Expresses internal conflict about staying in a relationship or leaving, highlighting the emotional turmoil it causes.
Drake Verse 1
Reflects on the challenges of connecting due to busy lives, the rarity of his own emotional expressions, and conversations with his father about love and trust.
Chorus Reprise
Drake: Reiterates his indecision and the pain it brings.
PARTYNEXTDOOR Post-Chorus
Discusses attempts to show affection through gifts and gestures, acknowledging that external influences are affecting his partner’s demeanor.
Drake Verse 2
Shares grief over lost friends, feelings of spiritual disconnect, and the need for genuine, face-to-face communication.
Chorus Reprise
Drake: Continues to convey his inner struggle regarding the relationship.
PARTYNEXTDOOR Post-Chorus Reprise
Emphasizes the impact of his partner’s social circle on their relationship dynamics.
Yebba Outro
Addresses misunderstandings and the emotional defenses that arise, suggesting that both laughter and tears might exacerbate the situation.