From the year 2001 to 2004, Cyrus starred in the television show Doc. The show was about a country doctor who moved from Montana to New York City. In late 2005, he also began to co-star in the Disney Channel series, Hannah Montana, with daughter Miley Cyrus. The show has been on the air for three seasons.
The I'm American Songfacts reports that Billy Ray Cyrus’ twelfth studio album, I'm American is a collection of patriotic songs. It was initially scheduled to be released in November 2010, but after being pushed back numerous times, it finally came out on June 28, 2011.
One Last Thrill
Billy Ray Cyrus Lyrics
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That's the last thing I thought I'd ever do
How could we come so far and be so close
And have such a distant point of view
I won't stand here and cry over differences
I won't say things I'll regret
I'll be on my way with this broken heart
But the memories I'll caress
Let's take one last drive just one last time
And go up on ol' lovers hill
Let's take one last look at those city lights
Like the first time we came up here and learned how to feel
Let's take one last look at those stars that shine
I remember how it was still
Then let me take one long lasting look at your face
Give me one last kiss, one last thrill
Then I'd be happy and I'd take you home
You wouldn't even have to ask me in
By then I'll be like a stranger baby
But I'll walk you to the door like a gentleman
And I'd drive away and I won't be back
It doesn't matter which way I go
I'll always be on a one-way street
Always down a dead-end road
I will always love you and that's all I know
So
Let's take one last drive just one last time
And go up on ol' lovers hill
Let's take one last look at those city lights
Like the first time we came up here and learned how to feel
Let's take one last look at those stars that shine
I remember how it was still
Then let me take one long lasting look at your face
Give me one last kiss, one last thrill
Just let me take one long lasting look at your face
Give me one last kiss, one last thrill
The song "One Last Thrill" by Billy Ray Cyrus is an emotional ballad that narrates the story of a heartbroken lover who has reached the end of his relationship. The opening lines "So I'll be leavin' this house without you, That's the last thing I thought I'd ever do" indicate the pain and regret that the singer is feeling as he walks out of the relationship. The song talks about the love shared by the couple despite the differences they had, which ultimately tore them apart.
The lyrics are expressed in a nostalgic tone, as the singer requests for one last drive up the hill where they fell in love. He seeks to relive those moments and cherish the memories in his heart. The lines "Let's take one last look at those city lights, Like the first time we came up here and learned how to feel" show how the singer wishes to go back in time and feel the love that they once had. The song's narrative takes a final turn as the singer expresses his love for his lover, despite the pain of separation. The lines "I will always love you and that's all I know" reveal the depth of his love, which never faded away.
Overall the song is a heart-wrenching tale of lost love, expressed with a deep sense of longing and regret, and a desire to hold on to the cherished memories of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
So I'll be leavin' this house without you
I am leaving this house without you by my side
That's the last thing I thought I'd ever do
I never thought I would leave you behind
How could we come so far and be so close
We have shared so much time together, but now we feel so distant to each other
And have such a distant point of view
Despite our proximity, we have differing opinions
I won't stand here and cry over differences
I refuse to lament over disagreements and conflicts
I won't say things I'll regret
I am mindful of my words and will not utter something that I will later regret
I'll be on my way with this broken heart
I will leave with this heart, shattered into pieces
But the memories I'll caress
The memories we shared will always be cherished
Darlin', would you honor this last request
Will you please fulfill my last wish, my dear?
Let's take one last drive just one last time
Can we take one final ride together?
And go up on ol' lovers hill
And revisit our special place on the romantic hill
Let's take one last look at those city lights
And gaze at those bright city lights, bringing back our memories
Like the first time we came up here and learned how to feel
Recalling how we came here and learned to experience emotions for the first time
Let's take one last look at those stars that shine
And admire the sparkling stars shining above us
I remember how it was still
I recall how it felt like it was yesterday
Then let me take one long lasting look at your face
Can you allow me to take a lingering glance at your face?
Give me one last kiss, one last thrill
Bestow upon me one final kiss, a final excitement we can share
Then I'd be happy and I'd take you home
If you do grant me my wish, my heart will satisfy and I will take you back home
You wouldn't even have to ask me in
You will not even have to request for me to come inside
By then I'll be like a stranger baby
By that time, being away from you will make me feel like a stranger, my love
But I'll walk you to the door like a gentleman
Still, I will accompany you to the door like an honorable man
And I'd drive away and I won't be back
After that, I will drive away and will never return
It doesn't matter which way I go
It is irrelevant which direction I head towards
I'll always be on a one-way street
I will always move on the unidirectional path I have chosen
Always down a dead-end road
Continuously walking down a path that has no future
I will always love you and that's all I know
No matter what, I will always love you, and that is the truth I hold
Just let me take one long lasting look at your face
Please let me fixate my eyes on your face for one last time
Give me one last kiss, one last thrill
Let me experience one final sensation of a kiss with you, one final thrill
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE LOGGINS, REED NIELSEN
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So I'll be leavin' this house without you
That's the last thing I thought I'd ever do
How could we come so far and be so close
And have such a distant point of view
I won't stand here and cry over differences
I won't say things I'll regret
I'll be on my way with this broken heart
But the mem'ries I'll caress
Darlin' would you honor this last request
Let's take one last drive just one last time
And go up on old lovers hill
Let's take one last look at those city lights
Like the first time we come up here and learned how to feel
Let's take one last look at those stars that shine
I remember how it was still
Then let me take one long lasting look at your face
Give me one last kiss one last thrill
Then I'd be happy and I'd take you home
You wouldn't even have to ask me in
By then I'll be like a stranger baby
But I'll walk you to the door like a gentleman
And I'll drive away and I won't be back
It doesn't matter which way I go
I'll always be on a one way street always down a dead end road
I will always love you and that's all I know
Let's take one last drive just one last time...
Then let me take one long lasting look at your face
Give me one last kiss one last thrill
Danny
I love this song. His voice is incredible, he is so underrated it's sad.
Chiara Zlotnick
A true artist with a true voice and a true heart. This song has helped me through many dark times.
Judit Kuti
What a wonderful voice, Billy Ray Cyrus is the very best forever. I'm a dedicated BRC fan from Hungary.
Joyce T
His music got me through a very tough time in my life.
Quentin Dugger
Me to, me too...
930dlong
to me, this was Billy Ray's best release.
2028 END
agree ... killer tune!
Danny
Agree, for sure ONE of his bests!
Omen Gaming PC
same here!
david byerly
always thought this song was really underappreciated