Last Chance
Natasha Bedingfield Nicki Minaj 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

In "Last Chance," Nicki Minaj talks about how she has been waiting for the moment of her ultimate triumph, her last and final chance. She starts the song by saying how she could have had fame from basketball, but her aim was bad, and her last name was a barrier to entry. However, she found success in music, and she's not afraid to switch up her flow as long as it feels right for her. Nicki also mentioned how she is a natural badass (N.B.A.), with her initials, which is why even the officials don't blow the whistle on her. Nicki Minaj is also unapologetically bossy.


In the chorus, Nicki declares that this is her last chance, and she's ready to shoot. She sings how she has been waiting for this moment of triumph all her life, and she won't let anyone stop her. She's ready to shoot her shot and make her dreams come true.


In the second verse, Nicki talks about how nobody believes in her and how she had to depend only on herself. But as soon as she touches down in the end zone, everyone comes out like roaches, trying to claim a piece of her success. However, Nicki is business-savvy, and she knows how to distribute her payroll. She also talks about how her flow is unique and crisis-filled, and even her enemies scream in a high pitch when they hear her.


Overall, "Last Chance" is an anthem of empowerment and perseverance. It's about working hard towards your dreams, no matter the obstacles, and being ready to seize your last and final chance to make it happen.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo I coulda' been had fame
I had the potential to be famous for my skills.


Jump shot with a stupid ass aim
I used to have poor aim, but I have learned to improve it.


Cause you couldn't around the last name
People used to judge me based on my last name, but I didn't let that bring me down.


So my crossover wins the last game
I have honed my skills and my crossover move helped me win the last game.


And it's ill right?
My skills are impressive, right?


Switched up the flow, but it's still right
I experimented with my rap flow, but it still sounds great.


Go back to that, yea I still might
I might still go back to my old rap flow style.


I'ma just do me, when it feel right uh
I will continue to be myself, and make music that feels authentic.


You can bring it any day
I am confident in my skills and can handle any competition.


Natural Bad Ass, N.B.A.
I am a natural badass, and my initials are N.B.A.


That's my initials
My name's initials are N.B.A.


That's why officials
That is the reason why officials don't blow the whistle


Don't blow the whistle
The officials won't stop me because I am that good.


Bang bang the pistol
I will shoot my shot and not hold back.


And I'm and I'm bossy
I am in charge and call the shots.


Can't keep these hoes up off me
I am attractive and have many admirers.


Damn the flow nasty, coffee
My rap flow is dirty and gritty, like coffee.


Don't treat me like the Pope and cross me
Don't try to control me or I will retaliate.


Yea this is my last chance oh, last chance oh
This is my final opportunity to make it big.


then shoot I'm 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 am ready to take my shot and give it my all.


I get it in though
I always put in the effort to succeed.


No sexual innuendo
I am not trying to be suggestive or inappropriate in my rhymes.


Nobody that I can just depend on
I don't have anyone I can rely on except myself.


Until I touchdown in the end zone
I won't stop trying until I achieve success.


And then they come out like roaches
People will swarm me once I become successful.


P-P-Peck it away like vulchers
They will try to take advantage of me like vultures pecking at prey.


But little did they know
They are unaware of my true talents.


Distribute the payroll
I will make sure everyone involved in my success is rewarded.


Pick up the album, pick up the single
Support me by buying my album and single.


Sadly, I'm so business savvy
It's unfortunate that my business acumen is more impressive than my talent.


Similar protocol but the templates vary
I follow the same rules as other musicians, but my approach is unique.


Never been like me and never been like this
No one has ever been as unique as me.


My flows are crisis they scream in high pitch
My flows are so intense that they can create chaos and excitement.


Uh gun cock, pause
I am arming myself and pausing for dramatic effect.


And I'm well aware of the gun laws
I know about the laws and regulations around firearms.


Telling 'em that I'm running for the top Forbes
I am letting people know that I am aiming to be in the top of the Forbes list.


Headed-to-the-top dot org
I am on my way to the top.


All the days of my life I have been waiting for this time
I have been working hard and waiting for this opportunity my whole life.


Could you believe now it's right before my eyes
My dream is finally within reach and it's hard to believe.


Anybody trying to stop me better not fuck with me this time
No one should try to stand in my way because I am determined to succeed.


Shoot, I'm ready to shoot into the sky
I am ready to aim high and achieve my goals.


Only one chance one bullet in the gun
I only have one shot to make it big.


This is my life and I only got one yea
I only have one chance to make something of myself.


The saftey's off and I put on stars
I am ready to pull the trigger and become a star.


Oh stick 'em up, stick 'em up
I am daring the world to take their shot at me.


Get ready, I'm ready to shoot
I am ready to take my chance and shoot for the stars.




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

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