David Gates (guitar, keyboards, bass and vocals) and Jimmy Griffin (guitar and vocals) formed the group in 1968, adding Robb Royer (guitar, bass and vocals of Pleasure Faire) before signing to Elektra Records. Bread, the band's debut album as a trio, was a failure. The band became a quartet beginning with their second album, On The Waters, bringing in Mike Botts as permanent drummer. This time their efforts quickly established Bread as a major act, hitting the mainstream with the #1 hit "Make It With You" in 1970. Bread began touring and recording the 1971 album titled Manna, which included their most enduring hit, "If."
Royer left the group after three albums to pursue other interests. He was replaced by Larry Knechtel (keyboards, bass, guitar, harmonica), a top session player from the Los Angeles scene. Knechtel's credits included records by Elvis Presley, The Beach Boys, The Mamas and the Papas, The Monkees, Jan and Dean, Johnny Rivers and Simon & Garfunkel. In 1972 Bread released the highly successful album titled Baby I'm-a Want You, followed by another hit album, Guitar Man. Tensions existed between Gates and Griffin, however. Elektra had been invariably choosing Gates' songs for the A-sides of the singles; Griffin felt that the singles should have been split between the two, however.
By 1973 the band members sensed that they had taken Bread as far as they could, so they disbanded. Gates and Griffin then began solo careers, with mixed results. After reuniting in 1976, Bread released the album Lost Without Your Love in January 1977. The title track was the band's last top-ten hit, peaking at number 9 on the singles chart. The comeback album was also RIAA-certified Gold®.
2. Bread (Joe Kosnow) is a rapper from Portland, ME.
Last Time
Bread Lyrics
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Well, wait a little while and soon you will be believing
I'm telling you now like I told you before
That love has got to be something more
Than a pastime, this is the last time
[Chorus]
This is the last time that I will say goodbye
Let's see what the future brings
In the past, I've changed my mind, but
This has got to be the last time
Well, didn't you believe it when I said you don't know how to love me?
You, you never understood that you weren't so high above me
I didn't realize 'til a moment ago
That time doesn't really go this slow
And it's past time, this is the last time
[Chorus]
What you gonna do when nights are getting colder, baby?
Where ya gonna go, you know you're getting older, baby?
Guess you're gonna have to be a little bolder, baby
What you gonna do to satisfy your hunger, baby?
Oh, don't it seem that everyone's a-getting younger, baby?
Guess you're gonna have to find yourself another pastime
Judging from the past, I know it won't be the last time
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Bread's song "Last Time" explore the theme of the ending of a romantic relationship. The singer is telling their partner that they are leaving for good and that they will not change their mind again in the future. The singer is frustrated that their partner did not believe them when they said they were leaving and that they do not understand how to love them.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that this is the last time the singer will say goodbye and that they are committed to moving on. The singer acknowledges that in the past, they have changed their mind about leaving, but this time, they are certain that the relationship is over. The final verse of the song contains a series of questions directed towards the singer's partner, suggesting that they will need to find a new way to fulfill their emotional needs.
Overall, the song portrays the pain and difficulty of ending a relationship, but also the sense of finality and closure that comes with knowing when it is time to let go.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, didn't you believe me when I told you I was leaving?
Did you take my words seriously when I spoke about leaving?
Well, wait a little while and soon you will be believing
Just wait and see, soon you'll realize that I was serious
I'm telling you now like I told you before
I'm repeating myself to make sure that you understand
That love has got to be something more
Love is more than just a pastime or a hobby
Than a pastime, this is the last time
I won't settle for love being just a pastime anymore, this is the end
This is the last time that I will say goodbye
I won't keep saying goodbye, this is the final time
You say it doesn't mean a thing
You don't take my words seriously
Let's see what the future brings
We'll find out what happens next
In the past, I've changed my mind, but
I admit that I have changed my mind before
This has got to be the last time
This time, I won't change my mind
Well, didn't you believe it when I said you don't know how to love me?
Did you not understand when I said you don't know how to love me?
You, you never understood that you weren't so high above me
You didn't realize that you're not better than me
I didn't realize 'til a moment ago
I've only just realized now
That time doesn't really go this slow
Time doesn't move as slowly as I thought it did
And it's past time, this is the last time
It's already too late, and this will be the end
What you gonna do when nights are getting colder, baby?
What will you do when things become difficult?
Where ya gonna go, you know you're getting older, baby?
As time goes by, you'll realize that you're getting older
Guess you're gonna have to be a little bolder, baby
You'll need to be brave and face your fears
What you gonna do to satisfy your hunger, baby?
How will you fulfill your desires?
Oh, don't it seem that everyone's a-getting younger, baby?
It almost feels like everyone else is getting younger while we're getting older
Guess you're gonna have to find yourself another pastime
You'll need to find something else to occupy your time
Judging from the past, I know it won't be the last time
Based on our past experiences, I know it won't be the last time
This is the last time that I will say goodbye
I won't keep saying goodbye, this is the final time
You say it doesn't mean a thing
You don't take my words seriously
Let's see what the future brings
We'll find out what happens next
In the past, I've changed my mind, but
I admit that I have changed my mind before
This has got to be the last time
This time, I won't change my mind
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES ARTHUR GRIFFIN, ROBERT WILSON ROYER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Hunter Sullivan
on Lost Without Your Love
Lost and all alone
I always thought that I could make it on my own
But since you left I hardly make it through the day
My tears get in the way, and I need you back to stay
I wonder through the night
And search the world for the words to make it right
All I want is the way it used to be
With you here close to me
And I've got to make you see,
That I'm lost with out your love
Life without you isn't worth the trouble of
I'm as helpless as a ship without a wheel,
A touch without a feel
I can't believe its real
And someday soon I'll wake and find my heart won't have to break
Yes, I'm lost with out your love
Life without you isn't worth the trouble of
All I want is just the way it used to be
I need you here with me
Oh darling can't you see,
If we had love before we can have it back once more