Last Party
Mika Lyrics


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There's a party going on in here
It's been happening for many years
You weren't invited and don't want to stay
But keep partying anyway
Dj's playing the familiar tune
Got them dancing, shaking up the room
They hear the beat but they don't know the words
This is the saddest song I've ever heard

Ooh
If you could look into the future, would ya?
If you could see it, would you even want to?
Got a feeling that there's bad news coming
But I don't want to find it out

If it's the end of the world, let's party
Like it's the end of the world, let's party
Wrap your arms around everybody
If we're all gonna die let's party
Let's party
Let's party

Who can I blame with everything I've done
Is this the price we pay for too much fun
Don't be misled it's not a twist of fate
It's just what happens when you stay out late
So raise your glasses all my kings and queens
Smash the chandelier to smithereens
Who knew that mercury could rise so fast
Enjoy the party 'cause this is our last

Ooh
If you could look into the future, would ya?
If you could see it, would you even want to?
Got a feeling that there's bad news coming
But I don't want to find it out

If it's the end of the world, let's party
Like it's the end of the world, let's party
Wrap your arms around everybody
If we're all gonna die, let's party

If it's the end of the world, let's party
Like it's the end of the world, let's party
Wrap your arms around everybody
If we're all gonna die let's party
Let's party
Let's party
Let's party
Let's party

There's a party going on in here
It's been happening for many years




And even if it all goes bad
It was the best time we ever had

Overall Meaning

Mika's "Last Party" is an upbeat and bittersweet song about an apocalyptic party that has been going on for many years, with people continuing to dance even though they don't know the words to the music. It's a testament to the human spirit, a celebration of life even in the face of imminent doom. The song begins by acknowledging that there's a party happening, but the listener wasn't invited and doesn't really want to be there. Despite this, the partygoers keep dancing anyway, caught up in the familiar beats and the joy of being alive.


The chorus is where the song really shines, with Mika singing about the end of the world and how we should all party like it's our last day on Earth. He addresses the listener directly, asking if they would want to look into the future and see what's coming, and then suggesting that there's bad news on the horizon. Despite this, he doesn't want to find out what it is, preferring to enjoy the moment and be present in the here and now.


Throughout the song, Mika wrestles with the idea that maybe the party and all the fun he's had has come at a cost. He wonders who he can blame for everything he's done and suggests that maybe the price of too much fun is a gradual decay of society. But he chooses not to dwell on these thoughts for too long, preferring instead to smash the chandelier and revel in the moment. The song ends with a message of hope, with Mika saying that even if everything goes bad, the party was still the best time they ever had.


Overall, "Last Party" is an uplifting and poignant song that captures the essence of what it means to be alive. It's a song about living in the moment and cherishing the time we have with the people we love, even if the end is nigh.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a party going on in here
The world is in a constant state of celebration and there's something happening at all times.


It's been happening for many years
This has been going on for a long time and will continue to do so.


You weren't invited and don't want to stay
You were never asked to join the party and would rather not be a part of it.


But keep partying anyway
Despite not wanting to be there, you continue to engage in the festivities.


Dj's playing the familiar tune
The music being played is something everyone recognizes and enjoys.


Got them dancing, shaking up the room
People are having a great time dancing and enjoying the music.


They hear the beat but they don't know the words
People are caught up in the moment and don't really think about what they're doing.


This is the saddest song I've ever heard
Despite everyone having fun, the underlying reality is quite tragic.


If you could look into the future, would ya?
If you had the ability to see what's coming, would you take that chance?


If you could see it, would you even want to?
Perhaps ignorance is bliss and you would rather not know what's to come.


Got a feeling that there's bad news coming
Deep down, there's a sense that something terrible is on the horizon.


But I don't want to find it out
Despite that feeling, you don't really want confirmation or proof.


If it's the end of the world, let's party
In the face of impending doom, let's make the most of what little time we have.


Like it's the end of the world, let's party
Act as though this is our last hurrah and truly enjoy ourselves.


Wrap your arms around everybody
Let's all come together and celebrate life in the moment.


If we're all gonna die let's party
If this is the end, let's embrace it and live life to the fullest.


Who can I blame with everything I've done
In the end, we can only hold ourselves responsible for the actions we've taken.


Is this the price we pay for too much fun
Perhaps our desire for pleasure and enjoyment has led us down a dark path.


Don't be misled it's not a twist of fate
We can't simply chalk up our troubles to fate or destiny, as our choices play a key role.


It's just what happens when you stay out late
Our poor decisions can often lead to dire consequences.


So raise your glasses all my kings and queens
Let's come together and celebrate, treating each other as equals despite our differences.


Smash the chandelier to smithereens
Symbolically, it's time to break down the barriers that divide us and come together as one.


Who knew that mercury could rise so fast
Sometimes things can escalate more quickly than we anticipated.


Enjoy the party 'cause this is our last
Let's truly savor the moment and live it up, acknowledging that this may indeed be our final gathering.


And even if it all goes bad
Despite the potential for things to take a turn for the worse...


It was the best time we ever had
...this party will always be a cherished memory of the good times had.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Holbrook Penniman, Matthew Hales, Teemu William Brunila

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

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There's a party going on in here 
It's been happening for many years 
You weren't invited and don't want to stay 
But keep partying anyway 
DJ's playing the familiar tune 
Got them dancing, shaking up the room 
They hear the beat but they don't know the words 
This is the saddest song I've ever heard 

If you could look into the future, would ya? 
if you could see it, would you even want to? 
Got a feeling that there's bad news coming 
But I don't want to find it out 

If it's the end of the world let's party 
Like it's the end of the world let's party 
Wrap your arms around everybody 
If we're all gonna die let's party 
Let's party 
Let's party 

Who can I blame with everything I've done 
Is this the price we pay for too much fun 
Don't be misled it's not a twist of fate 
It's just what happens when you stay out late 
So raise your glasses all my kings and queens 
Smash the chandelier to smithereens 
Who knew that mercury could rise so fast 
Enjoy the party 'cause this is our last 

If you could look into the future, would ya? 
if you could see it, would you even want to? 
Got a feeling that there's bad news coming 
But I don't want to find it out 

If it's the end of the world let's party 
Like it's the end of the world let's party 
Wrap your arms around everybody 
If we're all gonna die let's party 

If it's the end of the world let's party 
Like it's the end of the world let's party 
Wrap your arms around everybody 
If we're all gonna die let's party 
Let's party 
Let's party 
Let's party 
Let's party 

There's a party going on in here 
It's been happening for many years 
And even if it all goes bad 
It was the best time we ever had



All comments from YouTube:

Katie T

Mika's music is so good, his tone of voice is so unique and so are his songs. Plus the fact that he can sing in two languages impresses me , I'm terrible at speaking new languages.

nunu

He also speaks a little catalan

Colorado GalNVa

He’s fluent in four languages
Italian French Spanish English he’s got an absolutely beautiful voice!!!!!

anne-lise beleduma

French is a very hard language to sing well in, that's why I prefer singing in English, it's much simpler. All that to say Mika does it good in both languages

assia noura chrf

While he's dyslexic, to the effect that we can do anything if we really want it.

Sara Angel

Well, now I'm 4 languages behind... damn

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Llia

This man is such an amazing artist, person, human. And this music made me cry. He's so different, and it's so beautiful ! It seems that people are afraid because he's not like everyone else. Or they're idiot if they can't see how beautiful and amazing he is. Am I the only one who think that ?

Diego Aguiar da Silva

Do you know Elis Regina?


https://youtu.be/VFDkpM0zvPw?t=211

tamta kalandarishvili

no you aren't the only one, there are armies of his fans all over the world <3

J CM

no you're not the only one to think that mika is an amazing artist

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