Late Night Checking
Aaliyah North
It's like 3: 30 AM
I told myself I wouldn't look
But your name still pops up on my screen
Why are you still awake?
Look
I'm back in the penthouse, staring at the floor
Thinking 'bout the nights you used to slam that door
You're out in the city with someone new, I guess
Trying to find my shadow in a different dress
But she doesn't know the secrets that you told to me
She only loves the version that she sees on TV
I'm pouring up a drink that I should probably pour out
Fighting all these memories, fighting the doubt
I became the biggest female name in the game
But tonight, all the money feels incredibly tame
And I'm just late-night checking, seeing where you are
Driving through the dark in a customized car
Yeah, the diamonds are bright, but my spirit is blue
I'm one glass away from coming back to you
Yeah, look, my manager tells me I need to stay cold
Keep the brand clean, let the story unfold
But it's hard to be a boss when the bedroom is cold
And you're trading my love for some temporary gold
I saw your new girl, yeah, she's cute, I admit
But she's playing a role where she doesn't quite fit
I gave you the lifestyle, I gave you the view
Now you're back to the bottom, starting anew
I hope she listens to your dreams like I used to do
Or maybe I just hope she reminds you of you
And I'm just late-night checking, seeing where you are
Driving through the dark in a customized car
Yeah, the diamonds are bright, but my spirit is blue
I'm one glass away from coming back to you
I'm hanging up now
Don't call me back
Yeah
Late night checking