Last Chance
Minaj Nicki Lyrics


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Yo I coulda' been had fame
Jump shot with a stupid ass aim
Cause you couldn't around the last name
So my crossover wins the last game
And it's ill right?
Switched up the flow, but it's still right
Go back to that, yea I still might
I'ma just do me, when it feel right uh
You can bring it any day
Natural Bad Ass, N.B.A.
That's my initials
That's why officials
Don't blow the whistle
Bang bang the pistol
And I'm and I'm bossy
Can't keep these hoes up off me
Damn the flow nasty, coffee
Don't treat me like the Pope and cross me

Yea this is my last chance oh, last chance oh
Yea this is my last chance, then shoot
I'm ready to shoot
I'm ready to shoot (ready to shoot)
I'm ready to shoot (ready to shoot)
I'm ready, I'm ready to shoot (ready to shoot)
I'm ready, I'm ready to shoot
I'm ready to shoot

I get it in though
No sexual innuendo
Nobody that I can just depend on
Until I touchdown in the end zone
And then they come out like roaches
P-P-Peck it away like vulchers
But little did they know
Distribute the payroll
Pick up the album, pick up the single
Sadly, I'm so business savvy
Similar protocol but the templates vary
Never been like me and never been like this
My flows are crisis they scream in high pitch
Uh gun cock, pause
And I'm well aware of the gun laws
Telling 'em that I'm running for the top Forbes
Headed-to-the-top dot org

Yea this is my last chance oh, last chance oh
Yea this is my last chance, then shoot
I'm ready to shoot
I'm ready to shoot (ready to shoot)
I'm ready to shoot (ready to shoot)
I'm ready, I'm ready to shoot (ready to shoot)
I'm ready, I'm ready to shoot
I'm ready to shoot

All the days of my life I have been waiting for this time
Could you believe now it's right before my eyes
Anybody trying to stop me better not fuck with me this time
Shoot, I'm ready to shoot into the sky

Yea this is my last chance oh, last chance oh
Yea this is my last chance, then shoot
I'm ready to shoot
I'm ready to shoot (ready to shoot)
I'm ready to shoot (ready to shoot)
I'm ready to shoot (ready to shoot)
I'm ready to shoot
I'm ready to shoot

Only one chance one bullet in the gun
This is my life and I only got one yea
The saftey's off and I put on stars
Oh stick 'em up, stick 'em up
Ready to shoot
Yeah yeah I'm ready to shoot
This is my life and I only got one yea




The saftey's off and I put on stars
Get ready, I'm ready to shoot

Overall Meaning

The song "Last Chance" by Nicki Minaj reflects on how she has been waiting for her big moment in the music industry for all her life, and now that she has been given the chance to shine, she is not going to let anyone stop her from achieving her dreams. In the song, Nicki reflects on how she could have achieved fame if not for her last name, which was a barrier to entry in the music industry. She asserts that her crossover skills have helped her win the game and overcome the obstacles that come with her background. Nicki emphasizes that she is focused on doing her own thing and will only do what feels right for her.


Nicki's flow in the song is smooth and confident, reflecting her skills as an MC. She emphasizes that she is ready to shoot and take her shot at fame, regardless of the obstacles that lie ahead. Nicki highlights the fact that she is business savvy and is on top of the game in terms of distributing her music and building her brand. She has faced criticism from many quarters but remains resolute in her pursuit of success. The overall message of the song is that this is Nicki's last chance and she is ready to take it and shoot for the stars.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo I coulda' been had fame
I could have achieved fame earlier


Jump shot with a stupid ass aim
My initial attempts were not successful


Cause you couldn't around the last name
Obstacles stood in my way


So my crossover wins the last game
I switched things up and proved myself


And it's ill right?
That's pretty impressive, right?


Switched up the flow, but it's still right
I changed my approach and it's still good


Go back to that, yea I still might
I might return to my old ways


I'ma just do me, when it feel right uh
I'll stick to doing what feels right to me


You can bring it any day
I'm ready for any challenges


Natural Bad Ass, N.B.A.
I'm confident and skilled


That's my initials
That's where N.B.A. comes from


That's why officials
That's why nobody can control me


Don't blow the whistle
Don't try to stop me


Bang bang the pistol
I'm powerful and in control


And I'm and I'm bossy
I'm in charge


Can't keep these hoes up off me
I attract a lot of attention


Damn the flow nasty, coffee
My skills are impressive


Don't treat me like the Pope and cross me
Don't underestimate me or try to control me


I get it in though
I work hard


No sexual innuendo
I'm not playing that game


Nobody that I can just depend on
I'm self-reliant


Until I touchdown in the end zone
Until I achieve my goals


And then they come out like roaches
Jealous people start to emerge


P-P-Peck it away like vulchers
They try to tear me down


But little did they know
They don't realize


Distribute the payroll
I'm in charge of the money


Pick up the album, pick up the single
Buy my music


Sadly, I'm so business savvy
Unfortunately I'm really good at business


Similar protocol but the templates vary
I follow a similar plan, but I adapt it to each situation


Never been like me and never been like this
I'm unique


My flows are crisis they scream in high pitch
My skills are impressive


Uh gun cock, pause
I'm getting ready for action


And I'm well aware of the gun laws
I know the rules


Telling 'em that I'm running for the top Forbes
I'm aiming for the top


Headed-to-the-top dot org
I'm going to succeed


All the days of my life I have been waiting for this time
I've been working towards this my whole life


Could you believe now it's right before my eyes
It's finally happening


Anybody trying to stop me better not fuck with me this time
Don't try to stop me now


Shoot, I'm ready to shoot into the sky
I'm feeling unstoppable


Only one chance one bullet in the gun
I have one opportunity


This is my life and I only got one yea
I need to make the most of it


The saftey's off and I put on stars
I'm ready for action


Oh stick 'em up, stick 'em up
It's time to get to work


Ready to shoot
I'm ready to take on any challenge




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW THIELK, NATASHA BEDINGFIELD, ONIKA MARAJ

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