The band name comes from a minor character in Tim Burton's Pee-Wee's Big Adventure.
A mini-album 'Verses of Comfort, Assurance, and Salvation' was followed in early 2007 by 'The Bird of Music', on the Moshi Moshi label.
Myspace profile: http://www.myspace.com/aurevoirsimone
The Last One
Au Revoir Simone Lyrics
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You better think it over
Is this what you wanted in life
I'm the last one
I know you think that you know me
'Cause it's been a long time
I don't ask any questions
I'm the one to forget
The one you won't regret
I'm the one to forget
The one you won't regret
So let me, let me go
'Cause you don't
And you'll never know
If you can't tell the real from the imaginary
It will seem surprising when i disappear
Like the last one
I'm the one to forget
The one you won't regret
I'm the one to forget
The one you won't regret
So let me, let me go
'Cause you don't
And you'll never know
So let me, let me go
'Cause you don't
And you'll never know
The song "The Last One" by Au Revoir Simone seems to be a plea for freedom from a situation the singer feels stuck in. The lyrics suggest reluctance to be in the position of being the last choice, perhaps in a romantic relationship. The repeated line, “I’m the last one,” implies resignation and the idea that the singer has accepted this fact.
The opening lines convey frustration and a sense of being taken for granted. The singer warns the other person to think carefully before asking again, suggesting that she or he has grown tired of being the default option. The second verse reveals that the singer feels misunderstood and unknown, as it suggests that the other person thinks they know the singer just because they have been around for a long time. Despite this, the singer does not challenge this assumption, perhaps indicating a sense of hopelessness.
As the song progresses, the chorus becomes more urgent, with the singer repeating “So let me, let me go” several times. This line, combined with the refrain “I’m the one to forget, the one you won’t regret," suggests that the singer does not see herself or himself as important to the other person and wants to be able to move on. The final lines seem to convey the sense that disappearing from the other person's life will come as a surprise, but it is something that the singer must do in order to find the freedom she or he desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Before you ask me again
Before you question me once more
You better think it over
You should consider carefully
Is this what you wanted in life
Is this what you envisioned for yourself
I'm the last one
I am the final choice
I know you think that you know me
I understand that you believe you understand me
'Cause it's been a long time
Because it has been a significant amount of time
I don't ask any questions
I do not inquire further
When you tell me that I’m the last one
Upon being informed that I am the ultimate option
I'm the one to forget
I am the individual you will disregard
The one you won't regret
The person for whom you will feel no remorse
So let me, let me go
Allow me to depart
'Cause you don't
As you do not
And you'll never know
And you shall remain unaware
If you can't tell the real from the imaginary
If you are unable to distinguish between what is genuine and what is not
It will seem surprising when i disappear
My disappearance will appear abrupt
Like the last one
Like the previous individuals who departed
So let me, let me go
Allow me to depart
'Cause you don't
As you do not
And you'll never know
And you shall remain unaware
Contributed by Katherine H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.