Late Reply

• Published 5 months ago in Hip-Hop & R&B

Late Reply

“Late Reply” is a moody R&B groove that captures the tension between love, pride, and digital miscommunication. Slickie rides a smooth trap-soul beat with conversational honesty — blending melodic bars with emotional realism. The record feels like late-night scrolling through unsent messages, drenched in neon reflections and after-hour vulnerability.

As the second track on the Smartphone EP, it expands the theme of connection in the digital age — where love lags behind the signal, and ego hits “send” before the heart does.

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Lyrics

[Chorus]
I text your phone and get a late reply
Now I’m in my head, girl, I can’t lie
Got me wondering where, got me wondering why
Could she be out with another guy?
Trying to stunt on me
Know you saw my text, told you to call me
Yeah, you let all this time go by
Then you hit me with a late reply, late reply

[Verse 1]
(Baby I know) you seen me hit your phone
Last night but you ain’t hit me up until this mornin’
You said you was out with friends, don’t feel like arguing
Right now (oh-oh)
Why you mad at me ‘cause you broke the code?
I’d never hear the end if I did it to you
You know that’s a rule, baby, that’s a rule
Betraying me and you

[B Chorus]
You was always on time
That good morning, good night texts always on time
Now when I FaceTime, it’s straight to decline
Really got me asking why (oh-woah)

[Chorus]
I text your phone and get a late reply
Now I’m in my head, girl, I can’t lie
Got me wondering where, got me wondering why
Could she be out with another guy?
Trying to stunt on me
Know you saw my text, told you to call me
Yeah, you let all this time go by
Then you hit me with a late reply, late reply

[Verse 2]
I’m just trying to keep it real cool with you
Keep playing me like I’m stupid, I’ll act a fool on you
Your homegirl keep eyeing me
Yoga hottie and pilate body
Don’t late reply me, no
I’m sorry, that’s my pride, I get O.C.
But I just want you, girl, yeah, for me
See you my slime and my love, make you O.D.
But you treat me like a homie

[B Chorus]
You was always on time
That good morning, good night texts always on time
Now when I FaceTime, it’s straight to decline
Really got me asking why (oh-oh)

[Chorus]
I text your phone and get a late reply
Now I’m in my head, girl, I can’t lie
Got me wondering where, got me wondering why
Could she be out with another guy?
Trying to stunt on me
Know you saw my text, told you to call me
Yeah, you let all this time go by
Then you hit me with a late reply, late reply

[Bridge]
I know my feelings can get messy ‘cause it’s been a while
Since I seen you or touched you, you should be mine
Just know that I care for you
Just know that I’m there for you
Just know them clownies that you rollin’ with, yeah the geeked squad
No pressure on your gem, never be your treacherous twin
Just know that I care for you
Just know that I’m there for you (oh-oh)
Just know, just know I care for you (oh-oh)

[Chorus – Final]
I text your phone and get a late reply
Now I’m in my head, girl, I can’t lie
Got me wondering where, got me wondering why
Could she be out with another guy?
Trying to stunt on me
Know you saw my text, told you to call me
Yeah, you let all this time go by
Then you hit me with a late reply, late reply