Among 38 Special's best-known songs are "Caught Up in You" (1982) and "If I'd Been the One" (1983), both of which hit #1 on Billboard magazine's album rock chart, as well as "Second Chance" (1989), a #1 hit on Billboard's adult contemporary chart. According to Songfacts, it was the biggest Adult Contemporary hit of 1989. Other popular singles include "Hold On Loosely" (1981), "Fantasy Girl" (1981), "Back Where You Belong" (1984), and "Somebody Like You" (1986). These and other tracks are often played on classic rock radio stations.
After achieving three platinum albums and one gold album in the 80s, their popularity waned over the 90s-- although their 1997 single "Fade to Blue" hit #37 on the mainstream rock chart. More recently, the group's music came back into prominence after being featured in the 2001 cult classic comedy film 'Super Troopers', with songs such as "Trooper With An Attitude". They continue to tour to audiences in the American south and beyond.
The current lineup is comprised of vocalist Donnie Van Zant, guitarists Don Barnes and Danny Chauncey, bassist Larry Junstrom, keyboardist Bobby Capps, and drummer Gary Moffatt. Recently, both Donnie Van Zant and little brother Johnnie (the current frontman of Lynyrd Skynyrd) have joined forces as Van Zant and have released an album with another in the works.
Last Time
.38 Special Lyrics
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I got somethin' to say so listen good.
Even fools can see the light.
You should have known I would.
'Cause I, I've been a desperate man.
Wonder why, I just don't understand,
All the pain, that I feel,
That you steal.
'Cause it's the last time.
You'll never get another chance again.
It's been a fine line.
The feeling's over and I can't pretend.
It's the last time.
I heard talkin', I guess it's true.
You were wrong, I can see it in your eyes.
Now it's down to me and you,
So where you gonna hide?
'Cause I, I've been a desperate man.
Wonderin' why,
Why you don't understand,
All the pain, that I feel,
With every piece of my heart
That you steal.
'Cause it's the last time.
You'll never get another chance again.
It's been a fine line.
The feeling's over and I can't pretend, No.
You think I'd believe all your lies?
I handed my heart to you.
I should have known it was wrong
Right from the start.
Now it's time to say goodbye, Whoa, oh.
Baby it's the last time.
You'll never get another chance again.
It's been a fine line.
The feeling's over and I can't pretend.
Baby it's the last time.
You'll never get another chance again.
It's been a fine line.
The feeling's over and I can't pretend.
It's the last time.
The lyrics of .38 Special's "Last Time" speak of the singer's realization of the mistakes he has made in blindly trusting and giving his heart to someone who did not deserve it. The song starts with him waiting for the person in question, eager to confront them about how they have hurt him. He mentions how even a fool would have seen the wrong in the situation, but unfortunately, he was not wise enough to do so. The singer then expresses his pain through the lyrics, saying that he can feel the bits of his heart being stolen. He feels desperate and wonders why the other person cannot see the pain they have caused him.
The chorus makes it clear that this is the last chance and the end of the road for the relationship. The singer tells the person that they will never get another chance to hurt him again, and it's time to say goodbye. It's a fine line, and he can no longer pretend that everything is okay. In the second verse, he states that he has heard people talking about the wrongs of the other person and how they can see it in their eyes. It's down to him and her now, and she cannot hide from the truth anymore. The singer once again expresses his pain and desperation due to the actions of the other person. He asks her to not expect him to believe in her lies anymore and that it's time to say goodbye.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been waitin' for you all night.
I have been waiting for you all night.
I got somethin' to say so listen good.
I have something important to say, so listen carefully.
Even fools can see the light.
Even foolish people can see the truth.
You should have known I would.
You should have expected this from me.
'Cause I, I've been a desperate man.
Because I have been desperate.
Wonder why, I just don't understand,
I don't understand why.
All the pain, that I feel,
I am feeling a lot of pain.
With every piece of my heart
With every part of my heart.
That you steal.
That you are taking away from me.
'Cause it's the last time.
This is the final time.
You'll never get another chance again.
You won't have another opportunity.
It's been a fine line.
It has been a delicate situation.
The feeling's over and I can't pretend.
I don't have feelings for you anymore and can't pretend that I do.
I heard talkin', I guess it's true.
I heard rumors, and they turned out to be true.
You were wrong, I can see it in your eyes.
I can tell that you were in the wrong from the look in your eyes.
Now it's down to me and you,
Now it's just between you and me.
So where you gonna hide?
Where do you plan on hiding from the consequences of your actions?
You think I'd believe all your lies?
Did you really think I would believe all of your lies?
I handed my heart to you.
I trusted you with my heart.
I should have known it was wrong
I should have realized it was not the right thing to do.
Right from the start.
From the very beginning.
Now it's time to say goodbye, Whoa, oh.
Now it is time to say goodbye.
Baby it's the last time.
Baby, this is the final time.
It's been a fine line.
It has been a delicate situation.
The feeling's over and I can't pretend, No.
I don't have feelings for you anymore, and I can't pretend that I do.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD DONALD BARNES, JAMES VALLANCE, JEFFREY CARLISI
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