5:21 AM Lyrics – The Kid LAROI & Andrew Aged

This one’s track seven, a brooding collab with LA indie producer Andrew Aged, whose hazy R&B edges bring a fresh intimacy to LAROI’s sound. Clocking in around the two-minute mark, it’s got that signature trap-soul pulse—sparse piano keys fading into muffled hi-hats and a vocal delivery that’s half-sung, half-spoken, like he’s journaling straight to tape. The genre lands in that sweet spot of alternative hip-hop with emotional pop hooks, but the creative direction here leans heavier on vulnerability. Themes hit on those sleepless hours after a fallout: the what-ifs of lost love, the ache of memories that won’t fade, and that raw pull between holding on and letting go. Lines tease a narrative of chasing ghosts in the early morning light, blending LAROI’s confessional style with Aged’s experimental flair for subtle, looping builds that mirror insomnia’s grip.

BEFORE I FORGET spans 15 tracks, a deep dive into heartbreak and growth that’s got fans buzzing just days before drop. The concept? LAROI calls it his most personal project yet—sadder and more nostalgic than his 2023 debut The First Time, cooked up partly with his younger brother Auz for that family-rooted honesty. It kicks off with “ME + YOU,” slides into reflective cuts like “JULY” and “A PERFECT WORLD” (already out as a single), and features spots from Lithe on “RATHER BE,” Clara La San on “THE MOMENT,” and that Aged team-up. Standouts tease battling addiction vibes on one, life-celebrating energy on another, all wrapped in regret and self-awareness. The deluxe version pads it with extras if you want the full unpack.

Right now, LAROI’s in this sweet evolution spot—post-“Stay” fame and that Bieber glow-up, he’s ditching the party anthems for something deeper, channeling his early-20s mess into music that feels lived-in. After The First Time’s polished introspection, this one’s like he’s finally owning the scars, touring less and writing more to capture what slips away.

Dive into the 5:21 AM lyrics below and unpack its raw narrative. Don’t miss other BEFORE I FORGET tracks for more of The Kid LAROI’s emotional confessions.