Our Last Time
Robert Cray Lyrics
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And you begin to forget why you came
You can't even look me in the eye
When you remember your good name
And by the time that you step out of shower
And start to dry your hair
You have long since ceased to care about
Our last time
While you put your make up on
I watch you yawn and check your watch
It's all reflected in the mirror
You're already miles away from here
And as you watch me watch you slip into your dress
And your high heels you know just how I feel
To be the last to ever know about
Our last time, our last time
The you put your perfume on
Your string of pearls and your diamond rings
And take one last look around the room
To see if you've left anything
And as you leave you turn and blow a kiss
And tell me that it sure was fun
And what I thought had just begun
Has just become our last time
And what I thought had just begun
Has just become our last time, our last time
In Robert Cray's song Our Last Time, the singer narrates the experience of being left by a lover after they have spent their last intimate moment together. The lyrics portray the aftermath of the moment when the passion has died down, and the reality of the situation kicks in. The first verse explains how the lover, who was in a hurry to be with the singer before, is now avoiding eye contact and is more concerned about their good name than their love for the singer. The second verse shows the lover getting ready to leave while the singer watches her in a mirror. The lover has already mentally checked out, and the singer is left feeling used and unimportant.
The song's tone is mournful and regretful, describing how the relationship has come to an end without much substance. The lovers indulged in physical intimacy, but that's all there was to it. There were no real emotions or love involved, and now the singer is left alone with only the memory of the last time they were together. The song speaks to the loneliness and emptiness that can follow a relationship that was solely based on lust and implies that it's better to end things sooner than later when the relationship is built on superficial attraction. Overall, the song reflects the bitter-sweetness of knowing that something was never going to be long-lasting but still cherishing the moments shared.
Line by Line Meaning
As soon as the sweat begins to dry
Once the excitement fades and reality sets in
And you begin to forget why you came
When you start losing focus and questioning your intentions
You can't even look me in the eye
You can't face the truth and avoid eye contact
When you remember your good name
When you realize the effect of your actions on your reputation
And by the time that you step out of shower
After you freshen up
And start to dry your hair
As you begin to prep yourself
You have long since ceased to care about
You've already lost interest in
Our last time
The final encounter between us
While you put your make up on
As you enhance your appearance
I watch you yawn and check your watch
I notice your boredom and impatience
It's all reflected in the mirror
The mirror reveals your true emotions
You're already miles away from here
You mentally checked out a while ago
And as you watch me watch you slip into your dress
As you observe my reaction to your dressing up
And your high heels you know just how I feel
You're aware of how your appearance affects me
To be the last to ever know about
The realization that this is our final encounter
Our last time, our last time
The knowledge that it's over between us
The you put your perfume on
After you apply your scent
Your string of pearls and your diamond rings
After accessorizing
And take one last look around the room
Before you leave, you glance at the surroundings
To see if you've left anything
To double-check that you haven't forgotten anything
And as you leave you turn and blow a kiss
As a final gesture, you offer a blown kiss
And tell me that it sure was fun
You make small talk and pretend that it was enjoyable
And what I thought had just begun
What I believed was the start of something special
Has just become our last time
Turned out to be the end of our time together
And what I thought had just begun
What I believed was the start of something special
Has just become our last time, our last time
The realization that it's truly the end
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James R. Pugh, John D. Hanes
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