Last Dance
Rhye Lyrics
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But don't tell me to change
Oh, oh, don't give me that face
Sick with hope, cracks in this heels, mmm hmm
Bitter self, fashioned from steal
Ooh, this last dance
Turn away, turn away
Ooh, this last dance, this last dance
Don't walk away, don't walk away
Tell me lies and lullabies
But don't tell me to change
Oh, oh, don't give me that face
These oily feathers, prepped for a fight, mmm hmm
Game on, game on, game on, tonight
Ooh, this last dance
Turn away, oh turn away
Ooh, this last dance, this last dance
Don't walk away, don't walk away
This last dance
Is tough to face, it's tough to face
Is tough to face, it's tough to face
This last dance, this last dance
This last dance, this last dance
Is tough to face, it's tough to face
Is tough to face, it's tough to face
This last dance, this last dance
This last dance
Tell me lies and lullabies
But don't tell me to change, no
Oh, whoa, whoa don't give me that face
Ooh, whoa
Ooh, whoa
Ooh, whoa
Ooh, whoa
The lyrics of Rhye's song Last Dance are open to interpretation, but it seems to be about a relationship that is coming to an end, and the singer wants to hold onto it and not be told to change. The lines "Tell me lies and lullabies, but don't tell me to change" indicate that the singer would rather live in a fantasy world than face the reality of the situation. The phrase "Sick with hope, cracks in this heels, bitter self, fashioned from steal" suggests that the singer is holding onto a hope that is making them sick and their self-esteem is in tatters. The line "these oily feathers, prepped for a fight" refers to a fighting spirit that has been built up and a determination to keep the relationship going.
The chorus "Ooh, this last dance, turn away, turn away" could be interpreted as the singer acknowledging that this is the end of the road and asking their partner to turn away and not leave just yet. The repetition of the phrase "this last dance" could suggest that they want to make the most of the remaining time they have together. The lines "Don't walk away, don't walk away" could be the singer pleading with their partner not to give up on the relationship.
Overall, the lyrics are poignant and emotive, conveying a sense of desperation and clinging onto hope in a doomed relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me lies and lullabies
Say things that sound nice but aren't true
But don't tell me to change
Don't try to change who I am
Oh, oh, don't give me that face
Don't give me a look of disapproval or disappointment
Sick with hope, cracks in this heels, mmm hmm
I'm feeling both excited and scared, and my spirit is broken
Bitter self, fashioned from steal
I'm hardened and cynical as a result of past experiences
Ooh, this last dance
This is the final time we'll dance together
Turn away, turn away
Look away from me
Don't walk away, don't walk away
Don't leave me
These oily feathers, prepped for a fight, mmm hmm
I'm ready for conflict and have the resources to win
Game on, game on, game on, tonight
It's time for the competition to begin
This last dance
Our final dance together
Is tough to face, it's tough to face
It's difficult to accept that this is the end
This last dance, this last dance
Our final time dancing together
Tell me lies and lullabies
Say things that sound nice but aren't true
But don't tell me to change, no
Don't try to change who I am
Oh, whoa, whoa don't give me that face
Don't give me a look of disapproval or disappointment
Ooh, whoa
Expressing strong emotion
Ooh, whoa
Expressing strong emotion
Ooh, whoa
Expressing strong emotion
Ooh, whoa
Expressing strong emotion
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael Edward Milosh, Robin Hannibal Moe Braun
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@devlanelavinia
Tell me lies and fall apart
But don't tell me to change
Whoa, don't give me that face
Secret call, cracks in this use
Bitter self, fashion fronting
Oh, this last dance, turn away, turn away
Oh, this last dance, touch mine...
Don't walk away
Tell me lies and fall apart
But don't tell me to change
Whoa, don't give me that face
Swollen feathers, I fall apart
Game on, game on, tonight
Oh, this last dance, turn away, turn away
Oh, this last dance, touch mine...
Don't walk away
It's the last dance
It's tough to face, tough to face
It's the last dance, last dance
It's tough to face, tough to face
It's the last dance, last dance
Tell me lies and fall apart
But don't tell me to change, no
Whoa, don't give me that face
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
@charliet3892
I love that feeling you get when you discover a song you really like by an artist or band that's new to you.
@beckyperry7752
That part!
@tdrisker2
THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!
@kmallory100
Home girl in the back gettin it on that Trombone! I'm here for it.
@user-vb6mf7zs7n
🔥🔥🔥
@user-rj3me2xy5i
What's a home girl, and is there an outer home girl!?
@paultrumpeter2832
First play for me and blown away… amazing vocals
@svetamusika_
Очаровательный ритм 🤩 Super soft!
@gmailask9093
Cuanta finura al momento de tocar cada nota e instrumento!!! ❤
@jucee777
This is sooo good ❤️ I love this Song !!!!!