Was it real?

Intro (SZA-inspired, soft vocal hums):
Mmm, was it real? Was it ever here?
I’m still chasin’ shadows you left in the air…
Verse 1 (Nicki Minaj-inspired storytelling)
Were you real, or just a ghost in my head?
Was it love, or lies that you fed?
What’s the deal? You swore you’d be near,
But you vanished, left me drownin’ in tears.
I gave up hope, yeah, I gave up on you,
Now I’m poppin’ these pills, to get closer to you.
You were my high, my rush, my escape,
Now I’m stuck in this void, tryna fill up the space.
I can’t be loved, not unless it’s by you,
Every promise you made, now it’s cuttin’ me through.
You said it wasn’t easy, said the struggle was true,
But if that was the case, why’d you leave me to lose?
Pre-Chorus (melodic):
I’m screamin’ at the silence, where’d you go?
Heart’s heavy, but I’m holdin’ to the hope.
You played me like a game, left me broke,
But I’m still dreamin’ of you, can’t let go.
Chorus (SZA-inspired, catchy and soulful):
But I’ll never let go, I’ll never stop dreamin’,
Even when I’m old, I’ll keep on believing 
You were my high, my soul’s only reason,
I’m still chasin’ your ghost through every season.
Never let go, My heart still bleeding’,
Even when I’m cold, your shadow’s still teasin’.
Was it real? Was it love or deceivin’?
I’ll never let go, my hands still squeezing’.
Verse 2 (Your verse, polished with Cardi B flow)
you were scared to let me know ya,
‘Cause if I dove too deep, I might’ve broke ya.
Loves too heavy, baby, love got you shook,
I offered my all, but you slammed the book.
I was your pillar, your strength, your forte,
But you blurred all the lines, yeah the Lines distort
The closer I got, the harder you pushed,
The louder my heart, the stronger you hushed.
I’m more than a vibe, more than just a fix,
Now I’m onto the next, but I’m feelin’ so sick.
Bridge (SZA-inspired, raw and emotional)
You left me in the dark, no light to guide me,
Your love was a storm, it broke and untied me.
I’m searchin’ for truth, but it’s slippin’ away,
Was it real, or just a game that you played?
I gave you my soul, you threw it to the side,
Now I’m piecin’ myself back, but I’m empty inside.
Chorus (SZA-inspired, repeated with ad-libs):
But I’ll never let go, I’ll never stop dreamin’ (Oh, never let go),
Even when I’m old, I’ll keep on believin’ (beelieeving’).
You were my high, my soul’s only reason (Only reason),
I’m still chasin’ your ghost through every season (Every season).
Never let go, My hearts still bleeding’ (oh it’s bleeding’),
Even when I’m cold, your shadow’s still teasin’ (Still teasin’).
Was it real? Was it love or deceivin’? (Was it real?)
I’ll never let go, my hand’s still squeezing’ (Oh, oh).
Outro (Kendrick-inspired, reflective)
Was it real? Were you ever here?
I’m still holdin’ your ghost, though it’s killin’ me, dear.
From the highs to the lows, I’m still stuck in your spell,
If it wasn’t love, then what the hell?

Scoop DeVille-type beat with a soulful sample (like a slowed-down 90s R&B loop), booming drums, and atmospheric synths.