“I’ll Be Good” by JayDon is about trying to fix a broken relationship and promising to do better. JayDon called it a “redemption record,” inspired by real situations he’s been through with love and heartbreak. The song samples Usher’s “How Do I Say,” giving it that early 2000s R&B vibe. It’s par...
[Intro]
Sorry to bother you, honey
[Verse 1]
Can't tell you sorry, can't say my bad
Ain't no excuse up in the world gon' call you back
Though all my reasons could be valid
It now looks like a habit, though I tried
But you won't hear me out no more
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause in a perfect world, I'd never make you cry
And I know that you heard my promise and held it tight
If I could only show you how much that I try
Maybe you'll just let me restart
But girl, if you find it in your heart
[Chorus]
Then I'll be good
I'ma try, I'ma do better, better
Then I'll be good
By your side, I'ma do whatever, ever
There shouldn't be a reason why I can't love on you
The way I should (Way I should)
I'll be good (I'll be good), I'll be
[Verse 2]
Now that I let it pass, I reminisce on my past, it's scaring me
The last thing I wanna have is me tryin' to double back as a memory
So, while you're here with me right now
I don't wanna think about what else could be
'Cause ain't no way that I could own (Ain't no way that I could own)
Knowing that there's something wrong
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause in a perfect world, I'd never make you cry
And I know that you heard my promise and held it tight
If I could only show you how much that I try
Maybe you'll just let me restart (Just let me restart)
But girl, if you find it in your heart
[Chorus]
Then I'll be good
I'ma try, I'ma do better, better
Then I'll be good
By your side, I'ma do whatever, ever
There shouldn't be a reason why I can't love on you
The way I should (Way I should)
I'll be good (I'll be good), I'll be
[Bridge]
I'll buy you every flower in the world if it makes you smile
And I will find every diamond on this earth, don't ask me why
And I would fight every battle if you want
Girl, I know that it's my fault (It's my fault)
But I promise it's your call (It's your call)
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause in a perfect world, I'd never make you cry
And I know that you heard my promise and kept it tight
If only I could show you how much that I try
Maybe you'll just let me restart
Girl, if you find it in your heart
[Chorus]
Then I'll be good, oh-oh-oh
I'ma try, I'ma do better, better
Then I'll be good
By your side, I'ma do whatever, ever
There shouldn't be a reason why I can't love on you
The way I should (Way I should)
I'll be good (I'll be good), I'll be
I’ll Be Good was written by James Harris & James “Big Jim” Wright & JayDon & Terry Lewis & USHER & Vanessa Wood & Sweata.
I’ll Be Good was produced by Sweata.
JayDon released I’ll Be Good on Fri Mar 14 2025.