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.
This Is Not a Drill
Bebe Rexha Lyrics
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This is not a drill, this is not a false alarm
This shit is for real, baby, I'ma love you down
This is not a drill, this is not a false alarm
This shit is for real, baby, I'ma love you down
I-I-I don't wanna waste your time
Someone's gonna fall in love tonight
Yeah, we might fall in love tonight
I-I-I don't wanna waste your time
Pretty girls always tell pretty lies
Someone's gonna fall in love tonight
This is not a drill
This is not a drill
This is not a drill, this is not a drill
This is not a false alarm
I got that sweet D (yeah), mami got that sweet pea (yeah)
When I get her, all she says is "ay papi, si, si"
She give me that Road Runner, long neck, beep, beep (haha)
And her tongue do a little more than just French kiss, oui, oui
I'm talking them big numbers, Microsoft and DC's
Bring a friend and a friend, Chicago Bulls, 3-peat
Mami got them looks that kill, haha, yeah, she's real
Take it all off, keep them heels, this is not a drill
I-I-I don't wanna waste your time
Big girls don't cry wolf when they cry
Someone's gonna fall in love tonight
Yeah, we might fall in love tonight
I-I-I don't wanna waste your time
Pretty girls always tell pretty lies
Someone's gonna fall in love tonight
This is not a drill
This is not a drill
This is not a drill, this is not a drill
This is not a false alarm
Mami got that top off (yeah), mami got that low ride (yeah)
Mami got that big trunk, wet paint, that's right
Mami got that get down (yeah), she got that lock jaw (yeah)
She got that slip, she got that slide, she got that Pacquiao
Mami's a knockout, huh, and that's for real
Ring the fire alarm, huh, this is not a drill
Mami's a knockout, huh, and that's for real
Ring the fire alarm, huh, this is not a drill
I-I-I don't wanna waste your time
Big girls don't cry wolf when they cry
Someone's gonna fall in love tonight
Yeah, we might fall in love tonight
I-I-I don't wanna waste your time
Pretty girls always tell pretty lies
Someone's gonna fall in love tonight
This is not a drill
This is not a drill
This is not a drill
This is not a drill, this is not a drill
This is not a false alarm
This is not a drill
This is not a drill, this is not a drill
This is not a false alarm
This is not a drill
The song "This Is Not a Drill" by Bebe Rexha and Pitbull (credited as Mr. Worldwide) is a love song that aims to put the listener on notice that the feelings being expressed are real and genuine. The song begins with an announcement that this situation is not a drill or a false alarm, meaning that the emotion being conveyed is not a mere game but a sincere expression of love. Bebe emphasizes that she does not want to waste the listener's time, and that someone is going to fall in love tonight. Throughout the rest of the song, both singers use wordplay and suggestive language to build a picture of their desire for each other. The song is ultimately about the power of attraction and the tantalizing possibility of love.
The chorus is the most repetitive part of the song, with the phrase, "This is not a drill, this is not a false alarm" being repeated several times. Pitbull's verses allude to famous brands such as Microsoft, DC, and Chicago Bulls in a metaphorical way, creating a sense of luxury and indulgence. Bebe's chorus emphasizes the idea that this moment is not to be taken lightly, and that the listener should be open to the possibility of falling in love. The song leans into the idea of taking risks and living in the moment.
The song has a catchy beat that combines elements of pop and hip-hop, with a healthy dose of electronic dance music (EDM) thrown in as well. The lyrics are playful and cheeky, using double entendres and innuendo to keep things fun and flirty. Overall, "This Is Not a Drill" is an upbeat, energetic love song that encourages the listener to take a chance on love.
Line by Line Meaning
This is not a drill, this is not a false alarm
This is not a fake or practice situation, this is real
This shit is for real, baby, I'ma love you down
This is a serious matter, and I am going to express my love for you fully
I-I-I don't wanna waste your time
I don't want to take up your time unproductively
Big girls don't cry wolf when they cry
Mature individuals do not use the same excuses over and over again
Someone's gonna fall in love tonight
It is highly possible that someone will experience feelings of love tonight
Yeah, we might fall in love tonight
There is a chance that we may catch feelings for each other
Pretty girls always tell pretty lies
Attractive individuals may not always be truthful
I got that sweet D (yeah), mami got that sweet pea (yeah)
I have something special to offer, and she has something special too
When I get her, all she says is "ay papi, si, si"
When I am with her, she affectionately calls me daddy in Spanish
I'm talking them big numbers, Microsoft and DC's
I am discussing large sums of money, referencing well-known companies like Microsoft and DC Comics
Bring a friend and a friend, Chicago Bulls, 3-peat
Invite your friends to join us, just like the Chicago Bulls won three championships in a row
Take it all off, keep them heels, this is not a drill
Strip down completely, but keep your high heels on because this is not a pretend situation
Mami got that top off (yeah), mami got that low ride (yeah)
She is exposing herself and is ready for a wild ride
She got that slip, she got that slide, she got that Pacquiao
She has smooth and effortless moves, like professional boxer Manny Pacquiao
Mami's a knockout, huh, and that's for real
She is incredibly attractive and impressive, and this is not just a joke
Ring the fire alarm, huh, this is not a drill
This situation is so hot and intense that it requires a more serious response
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Armando Perez, Bleta Rexha, Jeremy Dussolliet, Tim Sommers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jahdiel Isaac
Me encantaba cuando Bebe cantaba así, con voz eufórica ❤❤❤
F R
Bebe Rexha is awesome. I love her voice. This song should definitely have a video <3
Rinesa Hoxha
Bebe you're the best. She's killing it!!
Tano Gómez
Esta canción está increíble porque no la escuché antes 😍❤👏
Yuli VillaUs
Bebe Rexha is perfect
-------------------Natália Ungaretti Forlin
Bebe is everywhere in music 💕💕
People just don’t notice that 💕💕💕
Mai Nguyen
Love Bebe's singing voice ❤
Mansour Saliba
Bebe is amazing💗
☆Sammy☆
I listen to this all the time in the car on my way to school 🥰😛
Carlos alcudia S.
Recién me entero de está colaboración 😍😍😍😍😍