“DIE TRYING” is the 15th track on Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s collaborative album “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U” ($$$4U), released on Valentine’s Day 2025.
The song features vocals from Yebba, adding a unique dimension to the collaboration. Produced by Jordan Ullman of Majid Jordan, “DIE TRYING” stands out with one of the more interesting beats on the album.
The track explores themes of indecision in a relationship, with the artists unable to decide whether to stay or leave the woman they have in mind. This aligns with the album’s overall focus on love and relationships.
As part of the 21-track album, “DIE TRYING” contributes to the project’s blend of R&B and hip-hop styles, showcasing the synergy between Drake, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and guest artist Yebba.
The song’s inclusion in this highly anticipated collaboration adds to the diverse soundscape of “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U,” which combines vintage electric production with catchy love language.
DIE TRYING Lyrics by PARTYNEXTDOOR, Drake & Yebba
Yeah
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 fucked 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
