[Intro – crisp piano + finger-snap] Mmm… yeah… [Verse 1 – soft, guilty] Three dots dancin’, then I let ‘em fade, His name lights up, but I’m stuck in my maze. I replay his “hey” just to feel the spark, But my thumbs freeze up in the quiet dark. Midnight scrollin’, phone face-down on the sheet, I’m in my best friend’s car, city lights at my feet. [Pre-Chorus – talk-box whisper] I should reply, but the night’s too loud, One little text and I’m safe in the crowd… [Chorus – sticky, layered] Left on read, ‘cause I’m lost in the night— Bet he thinks I’m cold, but I’m holdin’ on tight. Ooh-ooh, baby, I’m not playin’ shy, I’m just scared of the truth if I hit reply. Left on read, yeah, the story’s half-told— I’m dancin’ on rooftops, but my heart’s still sold. [Verse 2 – breathless, rooftop glow] He sent a meme, I laughed in the Uber line, Rooftop party—bass so loud, feels like a sign. Neon skyline blinkin’, champagne on my lips, But his “you up?” keeps slippin’ through the rips. Best friend’s spinnin’ me under string-light stars, I’m ghostin’ him hard, but he’s ghostin’ my scars. [Pre-Chorus – talk-box swell] I should come clean, but the beat’s too good, One little lie and I’m misunderstood… [Chorus – bigger, harmonies] Left on read, ‘cause I’m lost in the night— Bet he thinks I’m cold, but I’m holdin’ on tight. Ooh-ooh, baby, I’m not playin’ shy, I’m just scared of the truth if I hit reply. Left on read, yeah, the story’s half-told— I’m dancin’ on rooftops, but my heart’s still sold. [Bridge – half-time, rooftop wind + snaps] Phone in my hand, skyline breathin’ slow, One tap could bring me home, but I don’t wanna go. Then—snap back! (Piano riff + rooftop cheer) [Final Chorus – raw, ad-libbed] Left on read! (Hey!) But I’m comin’ back down— 3 AM Uber, I’m headin’ to town. Ooh-ooh, baby, no more games tonight, Hit send—“I’m outside, can you let me inside?” Left on read, now it’s “read at 3:05”— Rooftop to your door, let’s rewrite the vibe. [Outro – piano fades, last snap] Left… on… read… Now I’m knockin’… Let me in.

Left on Read (Girl’s Side)