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.
Not 20 Anymore
Bebe Rexha Lyrics
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Don't try to make me feel insecure
'Cause if one thing's for sure
I don't wanna be
I feel so good in my skin (skin)
Should I let you go or should I let you in?
Oh, baby, don't need no one to show me what to do, yeah
Beauty's more than a number
When I was younger, I didn't know that
And if you gave me the chance, I wouldn't go back (back, back)
No, I'm not twenty anymore (twenty anymore)
Don't try to make me feel insecure
'Cause I'm aging like wine
I get better with time, yes, I do (yes, I do)
And, oh, I'm not twenty anymore (twenty anymore)
The lines on my face, they weren't there before
But I'm wiser, I'm stronger
From all of the life I've been through (I've been through)
Oh, and if one thing's for sure
I don't wanna be twenty anymore
Why lie 'bout how old I am? (I am, am)
When I'm a better lover than I was in 2010?
Oh, baby, let me show you all the things my body do, yeah
Beauty's more than a number
When I was younger, I wish I knew that
And now, I'm not afraid, won't hold myself back (back, back)
No, I'm not twenty anymore (twenty anymore)
Don't try to make me feel insecure
'Cause I'm aging like wine
I get better with time, yes, I do (yes, I do)
And, oh, I'm not twenty anymore (twenty anymore)
The lines on my face, they weren't there before
But I'm wiser, I'm stronger
From all of the life I've been through (I've been through)
Oh, and if one thing's for sure
I don't want to be twenty anymore
Oh, ah, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Bebe Rexha's song "Not 20 Anymore" is all about embracing the idea of growing older and the wisdom and beauty that comes along with it. The opening line, "No, I'm not twenty anymore," sets the tone for the rest of the song as she asserts herself and confidently declares that she is no longer concerned about what others think of her.
Rexha refuses to allow anyone to make her feel insecure and recognizes that beauty is not just a number. She reflects on her past, admitting that when she was younger, she didn't realize this truth. But now, she understands that she is aging like wine, and the lines on her face are a testament to the life she has lived and the lessons she has learned.
The chorus repeats the message that she is not twenty anymore, but that's okay because she's getting better with time. She's not afraid to show off her body or hold herself back. The song encourages listeners to embrace their age and appreciate the experience and knowledge that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
No, I'm not twenty anymore
I am not as young as I used to be
Don't try to make me feel insecure
Stop attempting to make me feel uncertain about myself
'Cause if one thing's for sure
I am certain of my decision on this matter
I don't wanna be
I do not desire to act in that manner
I feel so good in my skin (skin)
I am comfortable in my own body
Should I let you go or should I let you in?
Should I exclude you or invite you into my life?
Oh, baby, don't need no one to show me what to do, yeah
I can make wise decisions without external influence
Beauty's more than a number
Physical appearance is not the only determinant of beauty
When I was younger, I didn't know that
I was ignorant of this truth in the past
And if you gave me the chance, I wouldn't go back (back, back)
I would not want to relive my past
Oh, I'm not twenty anymore
I have matured beyond that age
I'm aging like wine
As I grow older, I am getting better
I get better with time, yes, I do (yes, I do)
I am improving as time goes by
The lines on my face, they weren't there before
I have new lines on my face as I age
But I'm wiser, I'm stronger
I have gained in wisdom and strength over time
From all of the life I've been through (I've been through)
I have learned from my experiences
Why lie 'bout how old I am? (I am, am)
Why should I pretend to be younger than I am?
When I'm a better lover than I was in 2010?
My lovemaking skills have improved over time
Oh, baby, let me show you all the things my body do, yeah
I can demonstrate my abilities to you
When I was younger, I wish I knew that
I regret not understanding this when I was younger
And now, I'm not afraid, won't hold myself back (back, back)
I am no longer hesitant or inhibited
Oh, and if one thing's for sure
I am sure about this one thing
I don't want to be twenty anymore
I do not aspire to be that age again
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bebe Rexha, Jordan Kendall Johnson, Michael Pollack, Oliver Peterhof, Stefan Johnson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BEBEREXHA
Wiser, sexier, and stronger than ever before #Not20Anymoere
@melindandreca6343
Bebe Rexha you are simply wonderful....I ❤ your voice .Ti je si shpirt 🥰
@adesuwaodigie4147
Bebe Rexha happy birthday to you. Wishing you the happiest and the most amazing birthday ever
@zakyiaward8807
Bebe Rexha this song made realize that can’t live my life feeling insecure
@indianrexhar9235
I love you ♥ so much 😭
@amnatasneem4601
And that is a fact
@snjumhj9253
"I'm aging like wine, I get better with time."
It's beautiful💜
@benjaminmuscutt379
No you get cynical and not giving a sugar honey ice tea
@memyselfandi5642
I love that she posted this song on her 30th birthday 😊 happy birthday bebe ❤
@gabrieljose9329
She's 30?! WOOOOW