Late to the Party
Kacey Musgraves Lyrics
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Asking where we are
Just say we're almost there
We ain't even in the car
You're rolling one for two
And I'm still picking out my shoes
I'm never late to the party
If I'm late to the party with you
By the time we get there
Everybody will be drunk
The chairs will be on tables
And the band will be unplugged
We're gonna look real good
But we're gonna look real rude
I'm sorry, I'm not sorry
That I'm late to the party with you
Oh, who needs confetti?
We're already falling into the groove
And who needs a crowd
When you're happy at a party for two?
The world can wait
'Cause I'm never late to the party
If I'm late to the party with you
Let's promise when we get in
That we'll try to get right out
Fake a couple conversations
Make the necessary rounds
These kinda things just turn into
"Who's leaving here with who?"
But I just want 'em all to see me
Come in late to the party with you
Oh, who needs confetti?
We're already falling into the groove
And who needs a crowd when you're happy at a party for two?
The world can wait
'Cause I'm never late to the party
If I'm late to the party with you
Mmm-mmm, mmm
Late to the party with you
Oh, who needs confetti?
We're already falling into the groove
And who needs a crowd when you're happy at a party for two?
The world can wait
'Cause I'm never late to the party
If I'm late to the party with you
No, I'm never late to the party
If I'm late to the party with you
Mmm-mmm
In Kacey Musgrave's "Late to the Party," the singer and her partner are enjoying themselves despite being late to the party they're attending. The lyrics satirize our society's obsession with punctuality and parties, stressing instead that true happiness is found in sharing experiences with loved ones. Even though they're late, the singer and her partner reassure their friends by saying they're "almost there," though they haven't even left yet. They'll arrive after everyone else, including the band's pack-up time, but that doesn't really matter. The singer and her partner are content just being with each other, and they have each other to lean on.
The singer continues to poke fun at the party, predicting that they'll "fake a couple conversations and make the necessary rounds" to avoid appearing rude. These interactions are fake and meaningless, as they're more interested in spending time with each other than making small talk with strangers. They don't need confetti or a crowd, just each other's company. The final line is the punchline. The singer's saying that even though they're "late to the party," they're never really late as long as they're with the person they care about.
Line by Line Meaning
They're blowing up our phones
Our friends are calling us repeatedly
Asking where we are
They want to know our location
Just say we're almost there
We should just lie and tell them we're close
We ain't even in the car
Actually, we haven't even left yet
You're rolling one for two
You're rolling a joint for us to share
And I'm still picking out my shoes
I'm taking forever to get ready
I'm never late to the party
I'm usually on time for events
If I'm late to the party with you
But it doesn't matter if I'm with you
By the time we get there
It'll be much later than we planned
Everybody will be drunk
People will have already started drinking
The chairs will be on tables
The party will be winding down
And the band will be unplugged
The music will have stopped
We're gonna look real good
Despite being late, we'll look great
But we're gonna look real rude
But we'll also seem impolite for being late
I'm sorry, I'm not sorry
We're not really sorry for being late
Oh, who needs confetti?
We don't need any kind of celebration
We're already falling into the groove
We're already enjoying ourselves
And who needs a crowd
We don't need other people around us
When you're happy at a party for two?
We're perfectly content just being together
The world can wait
We don't care about anything else
'Cause I'm never late to the party
We're usually punctual
Let's promise when we get in
We should make a pact now
That we'll try to get right out
To leave early if possible
Fake a couple conversations
We can pretend to talk to other people
Make the necessary rounds
And socialize a bit
These kinda things just turn into
But parties often end up being about
'Who's leaving here with who?'
Hooking up with someone
But I just want 'em all to see me
But I just want to be noticed
Come in late to the party with you
Even if it's late, being with you is all that matters
No, I'm never late to the party
Again, I'm usually on time for events
Mmm-mmm
Sound of agreement
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brandy Clark, Josh Osborne, Kacey Musgraves
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@anabelle438
They're blowing up our phones, asking where we are
Just say we're almost there; we ain't even in the car
You're rolling one for two and I'm still picking out my shoes
I'm never late to the party if I'm late to the party with you
By the time we get there, everybody will be drunk
The chairs will be on tables and the band will be unplugged
We're gonna look real good, but we're gonna look real rude
I'm sorry I'm not sorry that I'm...
Late to the party with you
Oh, who needs confetti?
We're already falling into the groove
And who needs a crowd when you're happy at a party for two?
The world can wait
Cause I'm never late to the party if I'm late to the party with you
Let's promise when we get in that we'll try to get right out
Fake a couple conversations, make the necessary rounds
These kinda things just turn into "who's leaving here with who?"
But I just want 'em all to see me come in...
Late to the party with you
Oh, who needs confetti?
We're already falling into the groove
And who needs a crowd when you're happy at a party for two?
The world can wait
Cause I'm never late to the party if I'm late to the party with you
[x2]
Oh, I'm never late to the party if I'm late to the party with you
@kevinjackman4026
I tend to be a bit introverted so I absolutely adore the sentiment of this song!
"Who needs a crowd when you're happy with a party for two".
That speaks to my soul in so many ways!
@davidpride8199
Well there's no doubt, this woman can write, sing, do it all. And she's so so soft on the eye's, to boot. Wasn't always a country music fan, even though my last name, is Pride. But this song, and "The Golden Hour" video caught my heart, one Sunday night. So thank you Kacey. You're the best.❤
@lapislazuli3200
I immediately fell in love with this song.
@alismith4491
Me too
@daiana.alva9
The line "the world can wait" just hits me in a different way, so simple and beautiful. Thanks Kacey, you're extraordinary.
@whiskeyrevival6898
Just a beautiful song that will probably never get recognized
@rydiaofmist8190
The first time I heard this song was on the radio. I dunno which station, but I was on my way to my girlfriends house when I first heard it. Whatever the case, I instantly fell in love with the song.
@banjoplayingbison2275
I'm sure Kacey will be remembered and influential to Country music in the future, and people will wonder why did Country music have to treat great musicians like her and Sturgill Simpson, like shit back then
@thutawintun5539
:(((((
@joannak4730
Preach!!