Yeah…
I know I’m late again…
But listen…

Woke up late, alarms on snooze again
Coffee cold, I’m rushin’ in my shoes again
Missed the bus, now I’m textin’ all my friends
“Five more minutes” — you know how it ends

Mama mad, say I never on the dot
Dinner cold, everybody at the spot
Even birthdays, yeah I show up after cake
Blowin’ candles twice ‘cause I was runnin’ late

I try, I try, but time just slips away
Every single day, yeah I’m runnin’ late

Baby, I’m not always there when I’m late
But I’m always on time when you need me

And I gave you my all, now baby be mine
I might miss the clock, but I won’t miss your life

Showed up late to my best friend’s wedding day
Heard the vows from the door, still caught the bouquet
Uber driver like “girl, you in a race?”
I said “nah, just livin’ at my own pace”

Family trips, yeah they always leave at nine
I arrive at ten like “y’all still got time?”
They just laugh ‘cause they already know my style
Late to everything… but make it worth your while

I try, I try, but time just slips away
But for you I’ll never be too late

Baby, I’m not always there when I’m late
But I’m always on time when you need me

And I gave you my all, now baby be mine
I might miss the clock, but I won’t miss your life

Maybe I’ll never change my ways
But I’ll show up when your sky turns gray
No second late when you call my name
For you, baby… I don’t play

Baby, I’m not always there when I’m late
But I’m always on time when you need me

And I gave you my all, now baby be mine
I might miss the clock, but I won’t miss your life

Late… yeah…
But never for you