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.
The 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 song "The Last Time" by Bread is a melancholic ballad with lyrics that convey a sense of finality in a relationship that has been mired in misunderstandings and unrequited love. The opening lines of the song "Hey, didn't you believe me when I told you I was leaving? Well, wait a little while and soon you will be believing" express the singer's need to end the relationship once and for all. The lack of belief on the part of the other person has caused prolonged pain and frustration, and the singer is determined to convince them that this time it's really over.
The chorus of the song "This is the last time that I will say goodbye, You say it doesn't mean a thing, Let's see what the future brings," is a plea for the other person to take their words seriously this time. The singer acknowledges that in the past, they may have changed their mind, but this time they are resolute in their decision to end the relationship. The verses that follow talk about the uncertainty and angst that come with such a significant change. The singer reminds the other person that they are growing older, and the future is now a blank page waiting to be filled.
Overall, "The Last Time" by Bread is a poignant song about the end of a relationship, full of the angst and uncertainty that comes with such a significant change. The singer is trying to convince the other person that this time, it's really over, and it's up to them to take their words seriously and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, didn't you believe me when I told you I was leaving?
You didn't believe me when I said I was leaving, but soon enough you will.
Well, wait a little while and soon you will be believing
You'll believe me when I leave soon enough.
I'm telling you now like I told you before
I'm telling you again now what I've told you before about love.
That love has got to be something more
Love needs to be more than just a hobby.
Than a pastime, this is the last time
Love can't just be a pastime, this is the last time we'll try to make it work.
This is the last time that I will say goodbye
This is my last goodbye.
You say it doesn't mean a thing
You think my goodbye means nothing.
Let's see what the future brings
We'll see what the future holds and if we can reconcile.
In the past, I've changed my mind, but
I've changed my mind before, but not this time.
This has got to be the last time
This is the last time we'll try to make it work.
Well, didn't you believe it when I said you don't know how to love me?
You didn't believe me when I said you don't know how to love me.
You, you never understood that you weren't so high above me
You never realized that you weren't better than me.
I didn't realize 'til a moment ago
I just realized it.
That time doesn't really go this slow
Time doesn't move as slow as we think.
And it's past time, this is the last time
It's too late to fix our relationship, it's the last time we're trying.
What you gonna do when nights are getting colder, baby?
What are you going to do when the nights get colder?
Where ya gonna go, you know you're getting older, baby?
Where will you go when you get older?
Guess you're gonna have to be a little bolder, baby
You have to be more confident.
What you gonna do to satisfy your hunger, baby?
How are you going to fill the void in your life?
Oh, don't it seem that everyone's a-getting younger, baby?
Don't you feel like everyone is getting younger?
Guess you're gonna have to find yourself another pastime
You 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, I know this won't be the last time we move on.
[Chorus]
Repeats the message of the song.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES ARTHUR GRIFFIN, ROBERT WILSON ROYER
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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