JULY Lyrics – The Kid LAROI | from “BEFORE I FORGET”

This one’s the second track, a quick 2:39 burst of introspection that LAROI wrote and produced himself, letting his voice carry the weight over soft, echoing synths and a gentle trap beat. It’s got that signature blend of pop-rap and alternative R&B he does so well, but dialed up with a hazy, nostalgic edge—like driving past old spots with the windows down, replaying every “what if.” The themes scream post-breakup haze: regret over words left unsaid, the sting of watching someone fade in the rearview, all tied to that pivotal July moment when his relationship with Tate McRae ended. It’s not screaming anger; it’s quieter, more like sifting through the wreckage for something salvageable, with lines that loop on fleeting highs and the low of realizing it’s over.

BEFORE I FORGET is LAROI’s full-length return after two years away, a 15-track gut-punch built around processing heartbreak and clawing toward self-forgiveness. He started teasing it back in October 2025 with cryptic posts, and the whole thing came together in the raw aftermath of that split—think late-night sessions turning pain into something universal. The tracklist flows like a therapy session: openers like “ME + YOU” set the spark, then it unravels through “PRIVATE” and “COME DOWN,” hits collabs on “RATHER BE” with Lithe and “THE MOMENT” with Clara La San, and closes heavy with “BACK WHEN YOU WERE MINE.” There’s regret in “A COLD PLAY,” hope flickering in “THANK GOD,” and that interlude vibe from “HER” to catch your breath. The deluxe bumps it to 18 with extras like “WAY BEFORE” and “MOVE YOUR BODY” for fans craving more layers.

Right now, LAROI’s at this turning point where the kid from Sydney who’s sold out arenas worldwide is leaning harder into the man behind the mic. “Stay” with Bieber put him on the map years back, The First Time in 2023 showed his range, but this feels like the album where he stops performing the chaos and starts owning it—more vulnerable, less filtered, like he’s finally saying the quiet parts out loud after a year of headlines and healing.

Dive into the JULY lyrics below and unpack its raw narrative. Don’t miss other BEFORE I FORGET tracks for more of The Kid LAROI’s vulnerable heart-on-sleeve vibes.