As the song’s title suggests, “Die Trying” underscores Drake’s undying commitment to pursuing love despite external challenges from lovers, family, and the harshness of life. Throughout the song, Drake tries to keep his vision of love pure, though it is noticeably impacted by his lover’s, father’s a...
[Intro: Drake]
Yeah
[Chorus: Drake]
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
[Verse 1: Drake]
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
[Chorus: Drake]
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
[Post-Chorus: PARTYNEXTDOOR]
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
Talks with your friends got you changin' your vibe
Talks with your friends got you changin'
Talks with your friends got you changin' your vibe
Talking to your friends
[Verse 2: Drake]
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
[Chorus: Drake]
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
[Post-Chorus: PARTYNEXTDOOR]
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
Talks with your friends got you changin' your vibe
Talks with your friends got you changin'
Talks with your friends got you changin' your vibe
Talking to your friends
[Outro: Yebba]
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
DIE TRYING was written by Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR & Yebba & Jordan Ullman.
DIE TRYING was produced by Jordan Ullman.
PARTYNEXTDOOR released DIE TRYING on Fri Feb 14 2025.
Yebba has collaborated with Drake before, as she appears on Certified Lover Boy for the interlude “Yebba’s Heartbreak”. This is Party’s first time collaborating with her.
During the tracking week ending March 1, 2025, the song debuted at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. The song marks Yebba’s highest peaking position on the chart to date.