[Intro – warped guitar swell, pitched vocal “ping-ping”] Ping—ping… Yeah… Why you gotta go like that? [Verse 1 – melodic rap, urgent] You said you needed space, now the room feels loud, Every thought got your name when it circles around. I been acting okay just to shut them out, But I’m breaking in ways I don’t talk about. You left your hoodie, left your laugh in my head, Left me replaying everything you said. I don’t hate you, that’s the messed-up part, I just hate how quiet it gets after dark. [Pre-Chorus – rising tension] You said, “Don’t worry, I’ll be fine,” But you took my peace when you crossed that line. I tell myself I’ll survive, But my chest don’t lie. [Chorus – explosive, catchy] Every time my phone goes ping, I hope it’s you, Yeah, I know that’s stupid but it’s what I do. I been saying I’m good, yeah, that’s not true, I’m just trying to look cool with these cracks showing through. Every time my phone goes ping, my heart drops fast, Like maybe you changed your mind about the past. I don’t need you back, yeah, I swear that’s facts— I just miss what we had, and I hate that. [Post-Chorus – pitched chant] Ping—ping… Why you still in my head like that? [Verse 2 – faster flow, emotional] I see you doing better now, guess that’s great, But I’m stuck counting hours like it’s day eight. I tried moving on, yeah, I tried new faces, But they don’t feel right, just different places. I don’t wanna sound like I’m playing the victim, I just didn’t know love could switch this quick then. You said “forever” like it was light, Now it’s heavy every night. [Pre-Chorus – stacked vocals] I don’t cry, I just go numb, Tell my friends that I’ve “grown up.” But if I’m being honest, I’m not done. [Chorus – bigger, layered] Every time my phone goes ping, I hope it’s you, Even though I know that’s not what I should do. I been holding back tears just to seem cool, But I’m bleeding in places nobody views. Every time my phone goes ping, I freeze up, Like maybe this time you’ll say you miss us. I don’t need you back, yeah, that’s what I say— But I’d lie if I said I’m okay. [Bridge – stripped, warped guitar only] If loving you was a lesson, I skipped the class, I learned too late, now I’m stuck in the past. I don’t wanna rewind, don’t wanna pretend, I just wish things didn’t end like this. [Final Chorus – full drop, emotional release] Every time my phone goes ping, my heart knows why, Even when I swear I’m done trying. I been running from feelings I can’t outride, Guess some goodbyes don’t feel right. Every time my phone goes ping, it hits my chest, Like your name’s still written in my breath. I don’t need you back—yeah, maybe that’s true… I just miss you. [Outro – pitched “ping-ping” fading, guitar detune] Ping… ping… Yeah… That’s it.

Ping When You Leave