Rexha released two additional EPs in 2017, All Your Fault: Pt. 1 and All Your Fault: Pt. 2, which again saw the moderate success of the singles "I Got You" and "The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)". Rexha has also seen success with several collaborations including "Hey Mama" with David Guetta, Nicki Minaj and Afrojack, "Me, Myself & I" with G-Eazy, "In the Name of Love" with Martin Garrix, and "Meant to Be" with Florida Georgia Line, the latter of which had large success as a country crossover single, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. Rexha's debut studio album, Expectations (2018), reached number 13 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States and saw the success of its lead single, "I'm a Mess", and brought Rexha two nominations for Best New Artist and Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the 61st Grammy Awards. Rexha released her second studio album, Better Mistakes, in 2021.
I Don't Wanna Grow Up
Bebe Rexha Lyrics
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I don't wanna grow up
I'm still naive
Young, wild and free
I don't wanna hear it, no
I don't wanna feel it
Don't lecture me
Just let me be
If love is a lie
It's the most beautiful lie that you've ever been told
'Cause nothin', nothin' makes me feel like you do
Even though I see through you
If love is a lie
Then please don't ever tell me the truth
'Cause nothin', nothin' makes me feel like you do
Even though I see through you
I don't wanna live it, no
I don't wanna live it
Reality
Just not for me
Like cheap tequila
Makes you sick but it tastes so good
Feels good on your lips, take a sip
Just one more hit
I love it when you do it, when you do it like this
When you do it, when you do it like this
If love is a lie
It's the most beautiful lie that you've ever been told
'Cause nothin', nothin' makes me feel like you do
Even though I see through you
If love is a lie
Then please don't ever tell me the truth
'Cause nothin', nothin' makes me feel like you do
Even though I see through you
If love is a lie
It's the most beautiful lie that you've ever been told
'Cause nothin', nothin' makes me feel like you do
Even though I see through you
If love is a lie
Then please don't ever tell me the truth
'Cause nothin', nothin' makes me feel like you do
Even though I see through you
In Bebe Rexha's song "I Don't Wanna Grow Up", the artist is expressing a desire to remain youthful and carefree, avoiding the responsibilities and harsh realities of adulthood. She repeats this sentiment in the chorus, asserting that love can be a beautiful lie that makes her feel alive, even though she sees through the facade. She compares this feeling to the rush she gets from drinking cheap tequila, acknowledging that it may be harmful but still enjoyable. Overall, Bebe Rexha wants to hold onto the excitement and possibility of youth while acknowledging the contradictions and complexities of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna grow up, no
I want to stay young and carefree, not deal with the responsibilities that come with growing up.
I don't wanna grow up
I want to stay in a state of innocence and remain naïve, not having to face reality.
I'm still naive
I haven't been exposed to the harsh realities of the world and don't want to be.
Young, wild and free
I want to maintain the feeling of being young and unencumbered by the constraints of adulthood.
I don't wanna hear it, no
I don't want to listen to lectures or advice about growing up or changing my ways.
I don't wanna feel it
I don't want to feel the weight of responsibility that comes with growing up.
Don't lecture me
I don't want anyone telling me how to live my life or what I should be doing.
Just let me be
I want to be left alone to live my life the way I want to without interference.
If love is a lie
If love is not real or true, and just an illusion.
It's the most beautiful lie that you've ever been told
Despite not being true, the idea of love is still beautiful and appealing.
'Cause nothin', nothin' makes me feel like you do
The feeling of being in love is so powerful that it's worth believing in, even if it might not be real.
Even though I see through you
Although I might be aware that love is not real, I still feel the power and beauty of the idea.
Then please don't ever tell me the truth
I would rather believe in a beautiful lie than face the harsh reality of the truth and lose the feeling of being in love.
I don't wanna live it, no
I don't want to live in the real world, deal with real problems, and face the consequences of my actions.
Reality
The harsh, unforgiving world of real life that I want to avoid.
Just not for me
I don't want to be a part of reality, preferring to stay in my own bubble of dreams and illusions.
Like cheap tequila
Like something that might not be good for you, but still makes you feel good temporarily.
Makes you sick but it tastes so good
Although the consequences might not be good, the temporary feeling is worth it in the moment.
Feels good on your lips, take a sip
Something that makes you feel good, even if it's just temporary, is worth pursuing.
Just one more hit
Despite the consequences, one more indulgence is hard to resist.
I love it when you do it, when you do it like this
The feeling of indulging in something you know might not be good for you is still alluring and hard to resist.
Contributed by London S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Cartoonandanimelove1
"if love is a lie then please don't ever tell me the truth" I love this
@lantovenice
I also like this quote, great lyrics
@breannaelliott8889
It's only when someone who doesn't mean it in the first place 2
@ChloeScarlett12
This girls songs are a blessing to the world🙏🏼
💖a u t h e n t i c v i e w s 💖and Bebe Rexha are a match made in heaven, Best song on album.
@roayaali6225
Soobin brought me here. Her voice is amazing!
@yunhosboo7522
Same
@Raja-yc4ih
Same
@katherinetamayo8372
Thank you Soobin for recommending this song is beautiful 😻😻😻😻
@majidtorabi5157
just like u
@Akira-si9wh
Soobin brought me here😍 this song is soo good❤