Last Hurrah
Bebe Rexha - Topic Lyrics

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I'm done with the drinking, I'm done with the smoking
I'm done with the playing, I'm done with the joking
I'm done with the ladies, I'm done with the fellas
Just sayin' (yeah)
Farewell tequila, so long margarita
And lady sativa, I hate to leave ya
Don't want the pressure, I don't need a lecture
No, thank you, honey, God bless ya

I know I've said it all before (said it all before)
But it won't hurt to do it all once more

This is my last hurrah, once I start
I ain't gon' stop 'til I go too far
Last hurrah and it's okay
Maybe tomorrow I won't feel this pain
Last hurrah
Last hurrah

I'm done with the heartache, I'm done with the demons
Can't wait to be normal, right after this weekend
I'm done with the drama, I'm fixing my karma
One more night of pure nirvana

I know I've said it all before
But it won't hurt to do it all once more

This is my last hurrah, once I start
I ain't gon' stop 'til I go too far
Last hurrah and it's okay
Maybe tomorrow I won't feel this pain
Last hurrah
Last hurrah

Maybe I'll never change
But I'm still glad I came
Try again another day
But for now

This is my last hurrah, once I start
I ain't gon' stop 'til I go too far
Last hurrah and it's okay
Maybe tomorrow I won't feel this pain

Last hurrah
Last hurrah

Overall Meaning

The song "Last Hurrah" by Bebe Rexha is about seeking one last blast of indulgence before committing to a life of sobriety and self-improvement. The first verse is essentially a list of vices that the singer wants to quit - drinking, smoking, playing around, and hanging out with both men and women. She is bidding farewell to the substances that have defined her wild lifestyle, like tequila and marijuana. She does not want to be judged or lectured as she moves away from her old habits.

The chorus of the song is a defiant statement of the desire to have one last blowout before moving on. The singer asserts that once she starts indulging, she will not stop until she goes too far. The lyrics suggest that she is aware of the potential consequences of her behavior, but is willing to take the risk. The second verse addresses the emotional toll of the old lifestyle, referencing heartache and demons. The singer is eager to be "normal" and fix her karma, but wants one more night of escape before making the transition.

The overall message of the song is one of both defiance and acceptance. On the one hand, the singer is not interested in giving up her old ways quietly or without fanfare. She wishes to have one last grand hurrah as a way of saying goodbye to that part of her life. On the other hand, she realizes that this is the end of the line and that change is necessary. The song is ultimately about the push-pull between the desire to indulge and the need to grow.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm done with the drinking, I'm done with the smoking
I'm finished with the unhealthy habits that have been causing me harm

I'm done with the playing, I'm done with the joking
I'm finished with the carefree and unserious attitude that I've had in the past

I'm done with the ladies, I'm done with the fellas
I'm finished with the casual relationships and socializing that I've been involved in

Farewell tequila, so long margarita
I'm saying good-bye to the alcoholic beverages that I've been indulging in

And lady sativa, I hate to leave ya
I'm saying good-bye to the marijuana that I've been using

Don't want the pressure, I don't need a lecture
I'm not interested in feeling judged or shamed for my choices

I know I've said it all before (said it all before)
I acknowledge that I've expressed these desires for change in the past

But it won't hurt to do it all once more
I'm emphasizing the importance of following through on this commitment, even if it's not the first time I'm making it

This is my last hurrah, once I start
I'm declaring that this is my final celebration of my old ways and behaviors

I ain't gon' stop 'til I go too far
I'm determined to completely indulge in this final hurrah until it becomes too much

Last hurrah and it's okay
I'm accepting that this is my last wild and reckless moment and I'm at peace with it

Maybe tomorrow I won't feel this pain
I'm hoping that after this final indulgence, I won't feel the negative effects anymore

I'm done with the heartache, I'm done with the demons
I'm finished with the emotional turmoil and my inner struggles

Can't wait to be normal, right after this weekend
I'm eager to return to a more stable and healthy lifestyle as soon as this final weekend ends

I'm done with the drama, I'm fixing my karma
I'm finished with the unnecessary conflicts and am working on improving my spiritual balance

One more night of pure nirvana
I'm looking forward to one final night of pure pleasure and happiness

Maybe I'll never change
I'm acknowledging that true change may be difficult or impossible for me

But I'm still glad I came
I'm grateful for the experiences that led me to this point

Try again another day
I may attempt to change again in the future

But for now
However, for the moment,

This is my last hurrah, once I start
I'm reaffirming that this is my final celebration of my old ways and behaviors

I ain't gon' stop 'til I go too far
I'm determined to fully indulge in this final hurrah until it becomes too much

Last hurrah and it's okay
I'm accepting that this is my last wild and reckless moment and I'm at peace with it

Maybe tomorrow I won't feel this pain
I'm hoping that after this final indulgence, I won't feel the negative effects anymore

Last hurrah
This is my final hurrah

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Wells, Bleta Bebe Rexha, Lauren Christy, Nicholas Alex Long

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