Topically, “Last Time I Saw You” is about Minaj reminiscing on a past relationship with someone no longer in her life. She wishes she could go back and do things differently with this person, alluding to the fact that she still loves them. It is speculated that this song is about Minaj’s late father, Robert Minaj, who passed away in February of 2021.
Last Time I Saw You
Nicki Minaj Lyrics
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There's something that you wanted to say
I was in a rush, but you said you were crushed
And I said, "I'd be back, it's okay"
I wish I'da hugged you tighter the last time that I saw you
I wish I didn't waste precious time the night when I called you
I wish I remembered to say I'd do anything for you
Listen, so close, but we were so distant
Wish I'da known in that instant
Ignored the hints or I missed it
I killed it
You'd always be in attendance
No flights, but always attendant
Handwritten letter, you penned it
Them nights we wish never ended
Those rules that we wish we bended
Heartbreak that we never mended
Those messages we unsended
Best friends, we somehow unfriended
Ain't care 'bout who we offended
Parties they wish we attended
Got drunk and laughed, it was splendid
I wish I'da hugged you tighter the last time that I saw you
I wish I didn't waste precious time the night when I called you
I wish I remembered to say I'd do anything for you
Maybe I pushed you away because I thought that I'd bore you
Starlight, starbright
First star I see tonight
Wish I may, I wish I might
Have the wish I wish tonight
Starlight, starbright
First star I see tonight
Wish I may, I wish I might
Have the wish I wish tonight
Bombs away
Bombs away
Bombs away
Bombs away
Dream about you
Dream about you
Dream about you
I still dream about you
I wish I'da hugged you tighter the last time that I saw you (saw you)
I wish I didn't waste precious time the night when I called you (called you)
I knew the moment I met you that I'd always adore you ('dore you)
Maybe I pushed you away because I thought that I'd (I'd)
Bore you
The lyrics of Nicki Minaj's song "Last Time I Saw You" explore the complex emotions of regret, longing, and missed opportunities in a relationship. The song begins with the singer being begged to stay by their partner, but ultimately walking away without expressing what they truly wanted to say. The singer acknowledges that they were in a rush and dismissed their partner's feelings, promising to return later.
In the chorus, the singer expresses regret for not holding their partner tighter the last time they saw them and wasting precious time when they had the chance to reach out. They wish they had expressed their willingness to do anything for their partner and admit that they may have pushed them away out of fear of becoming boring.
The following verse reflects on the closeness and distance between the couple. The singer acknowledges that they missed or disregarded the hints and signs that their partner was giving them. They regret not paying attention to these indications and metaphorically "killing" the relationship. The singer reflects on fond memories of their time together, the handwritten letters, the nights they never wanted to end, and the rules they wished they had broken. However, the heartbreak was never repaired, and the messages left unsent. The verse also highlights that they were once best friends, but somehow became estranged. They no longer cared about who they offended and missed out on attending parties together, although they still held onto the beautiful moments they shared while getting drunk and laughing.
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the regret for not cherishing the last moments with their partner and wasting precious time. The bridge briefly introduces the concept of wishing upon a star, longing for a chance to undo past mistakes.
In the final lines, the singer reflects on their deep feelings for their partner. They reveal that they knew from the moment they met that they would always adore their partner, but possibly pushed them away due to insecurity. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, underscoring the regret and desire to have another chance with their loved one.
Overall, "Last Time I Saw You" captures the remorse and longing for lost opportunities in a relationship. It explores the internal conflicts and self-sabotage that can drive people away from those they love.
Line by Line Meaning
Beggin' me to stay and then you walk away
You pleaded for me to stay, but then you just left
There's something that you wanted to say
There was something you wanted to tell me
I was in a rush, but you said you were crushed
I was in a hurry, but you told me you were devastated
And I said, "I'd be back, it's okay"
And I reassured you, saying I would return and everything would be fine
Listen, so close, but we were so distant
We appeared close, but we were emotionally distant
Wish I'da known in that instant
I wish I had realized it right then and there
Ignored the hints or I missed it
I either ignored the signs or didn't notice them
I killed it
I ended it
You'd always be in attendance
You were always there supporting me
No flights, but always attendant
You may not have physically been there, but you were present in other ways
Handwritten letter, you penned it
You wrote a heartfelt letter in your own handwriting
Them nights we wish never ended
Those nights we wished would never come to an end
Those rules that we wish we bended
The rules we wish we could have broken
Heartbreak that we never mended
The heartbreak we never repaired
Those messages we unsended
The messages we never sent
Best friends, we somehow unfriended
We were best friends, but somehow we became distant
Ain't care 'bout who we offended
We didn't care about who we may have upset
Parties they wish we attended
People wished we had come to their parties together
Got drunk and laughed, it was splendid
We got drunk and laughed together, it was wonderful
Starlight, starbright
First star I see tonight
Wish I may, I wish I might
Have the wish I wish tonight
Looking at the stars, I make a wish that I hope will come true
Bombs away
Letting go of all inhibitions
Dream about you
I still dream and think about you
I wish I'da hugged you tighter the last time that I saw you (saw you)
I regret not holding you tighter the last time we were together
I wish I didn't waste precious time the night when I called you (called you)
I wish I hadn't wasted valuable time when I called you
I knew the moment I met you that I'd always adore you ('dore you)
From the moment I met you, I knew I would always love and cherish you
Maybe I pushed you away because I thought that I'd (I'd)
Bore you
Perhaps I distanced myself from you because I believed I would bore you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, The Administration MP, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexander Walter Bak, Colin Caspar Franken, Derrick Miller, Jacob Canady, Lesidney Cheyenne Ragland, Onika Tanya Maraj, Rushdee Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Longhairprettynails
This song is such a vibe! Brings me back to the Pink Friday days 💕
@kylewambot2664
Agreed
@lilkeyla5769
Oh hey! Love your videos, didn't expect to see ya comment and fully agree 💞
@natzwithluv6546
Exactly why we should support Pink Friday 2 when it drops~
@pjcasale
Vibe is such an overused word. Try to think of another word.
@mark120a
@@pjcasalevibe vibe vibe vibe
@OhAvaDee
My ex boyfriend killed himself in 2019. I was driving home from work a few days ago and this song came on the radio. It was the first time I've ever heard it. I burst into tears. "Wish I would have known in that instant, so many hints and I missed it" resonates with me heavily.
There is so much left unsaid. So many apologies I want to make. So many wishes I could have saved him.
"I still dream about you"
He's come to me in my dreams, and I know that's him saying hello.
Im not even a huge Nicki fan, but this song hit every emotion about that. And that's what music and poetry is supposed to do.
Give you the words when you don't know how.
@hellothere1973
I’m so sorry for your loss angel. Praying that you’re able to heal. Losing someone alone isn’t easy and especially in that way. The fact that he comes and visits you in your dreams says a lot about how much love he still has and had for you even through the very end. It also isn’t your fault and I bet he was blessed to be loved by you and you by him. You made it worth it for him but sometimes other factors take hold of us. He could’ve been dealing with other factors and so I don’t want you to blame yourself for something that you couldn’t control. He doesn’t want you to carry this burden or guilt so he visits you in your dreams. I wish he would’ve chose to share how he felt and reach out for help when he was suffering. It isn’t your responsibility to save but it is to love and right now I see that you still have so much love for him. Don’t let go of that and remember him for all the great that he was. Share his story and learn from this. Be kind to those around you and ask your friends and family if they are ok even if they look like they are. Keep his name alive by loving yourself and others. I hope you’re healing angel and in a much better place. Praying for you much love ❤️
@BarbieOfficiall
me too it was last Christmas
@olabisiawojinrin3407
At least it’s not 2023