Not 20 Anymore
Bebe Rexha
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No, I'm not twenty anymore Don't try to make me feel insecure 'Cause if one thing's for sure I don't wanna be I feel so good in my skin (skin) Should I let you go or should I let you in? Oh, baby, don't need no one to show me what to do, yeah Beauty's more than a number When I was younger, I didn't know that And if you gave me the chance, I wouldn't go back (back, back) No, I'm not twenty anymore (twenty anymore) Don't try to make me feel insecure 'Cause I'm aging like wine I get better with time, yes, I do (yes, I do) And, oh, I'm not twenty anymore (twenty anymore) The lines on my face, they weren't there before But I'm wiser, I'm stronger From all of the life I've been through (I've been through) Oh, and if one thing's for sure I don't wanna be twenty anymore Why lie 'bout how old I am? (I am, am) When I'm a better lover than I was in 2010? Oh, baby, let me show you all the things my body do, yeah Beauty's more than a number When I was younger, I wish I knew that And now, I'm not afraid, won't hold myself back (back, back) No, I'm not twenty anymore (twenty anymore) Don't try to make me feel insecure 'Cause I'm aging like wine I get better with time, yes, I do (yes, I do) And, oh, I'm not twenty anymore (twenty anymore) The lines on my face, they weren't there before But I'm wiser, I'm stronger From all of the life I've been through (I've been through) Oh, and if one thing's for sure I don't want to be twenty anymore Oh, ah, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
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Written by: Bebe Rexha, Jordan Kendall Johnson, Michael Pollack, Oliver Peterhof, Stefan Johnson
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Release Details"Not 20 Anymore" is a single by American singer Bebe Rexha, released on 30th August 2019.
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Birthday OccasionThe track was released on Bebe Rexha's 30th birthday.
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Song ThemeThe song deals with the topic of aging and self-confidence. Bebe Rexha talks about how she isn’t 20 anymore and doesn't care about what other people think, which is a nod to her feeling more confident and comfortable in her own skin.
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Songwriting CreditBebe Rexha herself co-wrote the song with Lauren Christy, Michael Keenan, and Nick Long.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song features Bebe Rehxa along with other women who all share their age and speak about the struggles of aging in society. It was intended to project age inclusivity and body positivity.
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GenreThe song can be classified under the pop genre.
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Chart PerformanceWhile it didn't make a significant impact on the mainstream charts, "Not 20 Anymore" was met with positive reviews.
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IDGAF MovementThe song was part of Rexha's 'IDGAF' movement which encourages women to feel confident about themselves no matter their age, size, or where they stand in life.
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Beauty StandardsThrough the song, Bebe Rexha criticizes the beauty standards and ageism in the music industry.
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Live PerformancesRexha has performed "Not 20 Anymore" live during several events, including at her own 30th birthday party.
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Personal SignificanceThis song holds personal significance to Rexha, it's about celebrating the wisdom and freedom that comes with age, which she personally experienced turning 30.
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