[verse 1]
I had a secret, kept it close to my chest
Wanted to tell her myself, yeah, i thought that was best
But the whispers started spreading down the hallway line
Now the whole 5th grade knows what was only mine
Someone went and told her everything i planned to say
Now i walk into class and they all look my way
And they said she thinks i’m chopped, but maybe i’m not
Maybe there’s a chance hiding somewhere in the noise and the talk
[pre-chorus]
But it’s hard when the rumors don’t leave me alone
And she’s laughing with nolan like they’re already grown
And i wonder if she sees me or if i’m just a face
Lost somewhere in this crowded place
[chorus]
Should i stop trying?
Should i let it go?
When my heart keeps pulling me back, i don’t know
Is she really taken, or is that just a lie?
Do i keep holding on, or do i say goodbye?
Yeah, i’m stuck here deciding
Heart and mind fighting…
Should i stop trying?
[verse 2]
Every time she walks by, man, my world hits pause
Like she’s sunlight in sneakers, and i’m frozen because
I don’t know what she’s thinking, don’t know if she cares
If she’d ever choose me when the whole grade stares
I see nolan with her talking, and it twists up my chest
Feels like losing a game i never got to contest
I don’t want him hurt, but i wish things were different—
I wish she and i had our own little moment
[pre-chorus]
Maybe she doesn’t hate me, maybe someone lied
Maybe she thinks more of me somewhere deep inside
But i’m stuck in the middle of these rumors and signs
Trying to read between the lines
[chorus]
Should i stop trying?
Should i let it go?
When my heart keeps pulling me back, i don’t know
Is she really taken, or is that just a lie?
Do i keep holding on, or do i say goodbye?
Yeah, i’m stuck here deciding
Heart and mind fighting…
Should i stop trying?
[bridge]
Maybe one day i’ll tell her how i really feel
Say it straight up, no jokes, no big reveal
Even if she doesn’t choose me in the end
At least i’ll know i tried—no regrets to mend
[breakdown]
’cause crushes hurt, yeah, love is weird
Especially when everything you think gets overheard
But i’m learning that feelings don’t make me weak—
They’re just a part of finding what i seek
[chorus]
Should i stop trying?
Should i let it go?
When my heart keeps pulling me back, i don’t know
Is she really taken, or is that just a lie?
Do i keep holding on, or do i say goodbye?
Yeah, i’m stuck here deciding
Heart and mind fighting…
Should i stop trying?
[outro]
Maybe someday things will turn out right
Maybe she’ll hear the truth from me one night
Till then, i’m learning, growing, surviving…
Still asking myself—
Should i stop trying?