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Intro
Late-night phone light, ceiling full of cracks Thought I was smooth, but it circles right back Every post in the chat get saved, no delete Consequences delayed, but they still on my feet
Verse 1
Bell ring mad late, I'm slidin' in the class Grease on my hoodie, breath smell like gas You think these little L's don't stack in the bag? Stop cappin' to yourself, put the phone on blast Told moms "I'm good", deadass lied quick Report card hit home, whole spot got thick
Pre-chorus
Flexin' in the hallway, actin' bold as fuck Keep sayin' "tomorrow", same shit, no luck You call it "one time", I did it again Tab pilin' high, hear it click, my friend
Chorus
Tab still open, I can't close it Smile now, stress later, you know this Screenshots loadin' in the group chat Consequences delayed, but they showin' up, facts Tab still open! Tab still open!
Verse 2
Shorty said "pull up, talk", left that on read Now she postin' petty, my name in her head How you big mad when I kept it playa chill? Don't slide in my DMs late, keep it real Pics fly around, now my face in the thread Consequences delayed, slidin' in instead
Chorus
Tab still open, I can't close it Smile now, stress later, you know this Screenshots loadin' in the group chat Consequences delayed, but they showin' up, facts
Verse 3
By the bodega after school, geeked on the za Tryna look like I'm him, chin up, no flaw Quick W's come with that hidden cost Move dumb, get pressed, end up lost Sirens pass by, chest get tight "See me after", man not tonight
Bridge
Moms at the table, eyes speakin' loud Envelope ripped open, "Boy, look what I found" Ain't it crazy how the quiet get heavy? Tab still open, can't run, no ready
Verse 4
Coach hit me, "Where the fuck you been?" "I been outside grindin'", he said "that's cap, son" Want the real bag or just the fake applause? Gotta pay what it cost, no more flaws Dropped the ego, started showin' face daily Still feel that late fee when the buzz fade, G
Chorus
Tab still open, I can't close it Smile now, stress later, you know this Screenshots loadin' in the group chat Consequences delayed, but they showin' up, facts
Verse 5
Up early now, bus mad cold, earbuds blastin' Shit done on time, but Timbs still dirty from the action Can you flip the script when the block still watchin'? I just move quiet, no talk, straight walkin' Keep it a buck, no lies in my throat Tab still open, but I'm payin' it slow, no joke
Outro
Same streets, new energy, no fairy tale shit Time got hands, it collect every bit Next time you think you safe, remember this Consequences delayed... tab still open, kid
Inside the recording
Late-night phone light, ceiling full of cracks Thought I was smooth, but it circles right back
Flexin' in the hallway, actin' bold as fuck Keep sayin' "tomorrow", same shit, no luck
Same streets, new energy, no fairy tale shit Time got hands, it collect every bit
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