Songwriting Sample

“Nobody’s Maybe”

Melody & Lyrics by Mandi J. Smith

A stripped-back country confessional about choosing yourself first— and never settling for someone who can’t decide.

VERSE 1:

I heard through the grapevine
That I cross your mind from time to time
But just to be a pal to you
I’d say to let it go
Cause what that grapevine hasn’t told you
Is all the shit I’ve lived through
How strong that I am now
And how you’re the solid no

PRE-CHORUS 1:

You don’t need to make decisions
Though it’s fun to place your bets
Cause I’m breaking with tradition
That it’s you I can’t forget

CHORUS:

So here’s the long story short:
Cause I ain’t got the time
It’s your heartbreak, baby
Cause I’m nobody’s maybe

VERSE 2:

Ran into a girl I know
She said I changed her life back then
And just to be a pal told me
I sparkle and I shine
Said she knew since we first met
I’m a soul she’d never forget
How much her life has changed
From the privilege of my time

PRE-CHORUS 2:

You can stop the inquisition
Though it’s fun to overthink
I’ll be in no competition
It’s just me, not the kitchen sink

CHORUS 2:

So here’s a short story long:
When you want to hit rewind
You weren’t kind but hasty
And I’m nobody’s maybe

BRIDGE:

I guess those feels were feeling strong than you ever dared to dream
I guess I made quite an impression for a girl who had no means

FINAL CHORUS:

It’s a tale of two cities, babe
Despite your on my dime
You’re actions spell shady
And I’m nobody’s maybe

FINAL CHORUS/TAG:

I'm a holy hell yes, baby
I’m nobody’s maybe