Last Song
♫ Rihanna Lyrics


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Here we are
Midair off of the cliff
Staring down at the end again
But then again, maybe we're finally, on
The road that's headed away
From all your complaining
Of hearing the same song
But baby we'll hear it when I'm gone

It's time to turn on
The last song (oh)
The last song (oh)

What if you wasted love and our love in time disappeared
And the sad song ends up being the last song you'll ever hear
It was ours
But I'd do it again
Holding hands with my friend again
But then again
Maybe we gave our all
A song we'll never forget
Maybe let them play it
Maybe it'll save the world
They gon' miss hearing it when it's gone

But it's time to turn on
The last song (oh)
The last song (oh)

What if we left every moment that we could spare
And the perfect song ends up being the last song you'll ever hear
You'll never know when the song's gonna play
The last song you'll hear is the one you made
Your song was beautiful
That's why I started singing it
But this song is our song, it's playing until the end
Even if it's the last song

The last song (oh)
The last song (oh)

What if you wasted love and our love in time disappeared
And the perfect song ends up being the last song you'll ever hear





Ooh
Ooh

Overall Meaning

The song "Last Song" by Rihanna seems to be a sentimental piece about cherishing moments with a loved one and never taking them for granted since we never know when they'll be gone for good. The first verse talks of being at the end again, staring down the cliff, but maybe they're finally headed away from all the complaints and the same old songs. This could symbolize the end of a relationship or finally moving on from something that's been a constant source of frustration. We then hear the chorus that talks of turning on the last song- the final song that will be heard before things come to an end. It's a reminder to enjoy every moment because we never know when they'll be gone for good.


The second verse starts with the line, "What if you wasted love and our love in time disappeared?" Here, Rihanna seems to be pointing out that sometimes we don't appreciate things until they are gone. It's asking us to think about the idea that the last song we hear might be a sad one, and it might be something that we'll regret wasting our time on. The next few lines talk about holding hands with a friend, again symbolizing the importance of spending time with someone close to you. Rihanna then wonders if maybe they gave their all to each other, and this song will never be forgotten. The final lines of the verse suggest that maybe this song will go on to save the world, but they will miss hearing it when it's gone.


The bridge of the song, "You'll never know when the song's gonna play, the last song you'll hear is the one you made. Your song was beautiful, that's why I started singing it. But this song is our song, it's playing until the end, even if it's the last song," asks us to appreciate the small moments in life, and to make the most of the people we love. It talks of how a song can hold so much meaning and how it can be played over and over even after the moment is gone. This final verse is a reminder that even after everything ends, the memories and the moments shared will always live on.


Line by Line Meaning

Here we are
We have reached a moment of uncertainty and are facing a major decision.


Midair off of the cliff
We are in a position to take a big leap of faith, where the outcome could be either positive or negative.


Staring down at the end again
We have faced similar challenges before, and now we are in a familiar situation where we have to make drastic choices.


But then again, maybe we're finally, on
Perhaps this time we have found a direction that will take us out of our current predicament.


The road that's headed away
We are moving forward towards a different path that will take us away from our current difficulties.


From all your complaining
We are leaving behind all the negativity and complaints that have been holding us back.


Of hearing the same song
We are leaving behind the monotony of routine and the things that have become mundane for us.


But baby we'll hear it when I'm gone
Even when we are far away from this situation, we will still remember the challenges we faced and the lessons we learned.


It's time to turn on
We need to take action, and the time to do so is now.


The last song (oh)
We are facing the last chance to do something about our situation, and we need to make it count.


What if you wasted love and our love in time disappeared
We may regret not taking the necessary steps to nurture our love and may lose it forever.


And the sad song ends up being the last song you'll ever hear
Our last memories of our relationship may be tainted by sadness and regret.


It was ours
Our love was unique and special to us.


But I'd do it again
If given the chance, I would go back and relive the moments we shared together.


Holding hands with my friend again
I would like to experience the warmth of our relationship once again.


Maybe we gave our all
Perhaps we put in our best efforts, and it still wasn't enough.


A song we'll never forget
Our love is an unforgettable experience with its own special soundtrack.


Maybe let them play it
We should cherish our love so much that we want the world to hear our story and celebrate it.


Maybe it'll save the world
Our love could be an inspiration to others and could make the world a better place.


They gon' miss hearing it when it's gone
People would feel the absence of our love, and they would recognize its importance.


You'll never know when the song's gonna play
We will never know when we meet someone who will change our lives forever.


The last song you'll hear is the one you made
The impact we make in people's lives will be our last legacy.


Your song was beautiful
You were an extraordinary person, and I cherish the moments we had together.


That's why I started singing it
I wanted to express my love for you through this song.


But this song is our song, it's playing until the end
Our love is a team effort, and we will continue to treasure it until the end.


Even if it's the last song
Our love will be the centerpiece of our memories, and it will last forever.


Ooh
Exclamation expressing strong feelings such as surprise, anger or exasperation.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENJAMIN JAMES FRANCIS HARRISON, ROBYN RIHANNA FENTY, JAMES FAUNTLEROY, BRIAN SEALS

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@LondonsPointOfView1

I remember being in high school when this song came out 11 years ago. It still gives me the chills. Bravo Rihanna & Future!

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This song is just my favourite ever. Never get sick of it bruh😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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