One Last Dance
David Craig Lyrics
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Even though what we have is strong
Both of us know that we've done wrong
You could lose everything
Need to give it up
Just one last dance with you
For all the moments that we shared
All the lies they don't compare
Every time I see your face I know
There's a part of me that can't bear to let you go
And I would give my heart
Give you the world, risk losing everything I got
I'd give it all to you
Though I don't want to stop
I know it's the right thing to do, yeah
One last dance with you
So hard to find the words to say
But I can't see any other way
Girl you've risked everything
Time to give it up
Just one last dance with you
And though it breaks my heart to leave
We both know it's time to let it breathe
You gotta go back to him, girl I realize that
Every time I see your face I know
There's a part of me that can't bear to let you go
And I would give my heart
Give you the world, risk losing everything I got
I'd give it all to you
Though I don't want to stop
I know it's the right thing to do, yeah
So many times we tried to hold back
We been here before now girl
And it feels so cruel, yeah
A million tears won't change the fact that
I find it hard to play the game
When I feel like I'm the one to blame
But I would give my heart
Give you the world, risk losing everything I got
I'd give it all to you
Though I don't want to stop
I know it's the right thing to do, yeah
And I would give my heart
Give you the world, risk losing everything I got
I'd give it all to you
And make our peace with god
I know it's the right thing to do, yeah
One last dance with you, oh year, oh yeah
"One Last Dance" by Craig David speaks of the bittersweet moments of love between two people even when they know that their choices are bound to cause some pain. The song starts with the lines, "One last dance with you, even though what we have is strong. Both of us know that we've done wrong. You could lose everything, need to give it up." The persona is pleading with his love interest to share one last dance, even though they both know that it's not the best decision. He acknowledges that their love is strong, but also recognizes that their affair could cost them everything.
He goes on to say, "For all the moments that we shared, all the lies they don't compare. You gotta go back to him, and I realize that every time I see your face, I know there's a part of me that can't bear to let you go." The persona acknowledges the beauty and the pain of the moments that they have shared together, but ultimately admits that his love interest has to go back to her partner. And even though he knows that it's time to let go of the affair, he still finds it difficult to do so.
The song expresses the painful longing for something that you know you can't have. It speaks to the reminder that sometimes love is not enough, and there are tough choices that we have to make because we love someone. And while the persona longs to continue their love affair, they understand that it's time to say goodbye.
Line by Line Meaning
One last dance with you
The singer wants to dance with their partner one last time.
Even though what we have is strong
Despite the strength of their relationship, there are issues that can't be ignored.
Both of us know that we've done wrong
Both the singer and their partner are aware that they've made mistakes.
You could lose everything
The singer's partner has a lot to lose if they continue their relationship.
Need to give it up
The singer's partner needs to end their relationship.
For all the moments that we shared
The singer reminisces about the good times they had with their partner.
All the lies they don't compare
The singer acknowledges that the memories they have together don't make up for the lies they told each other.
You gotta go back to him, and I realize that
The singer knows that their partner needs to return to their previous relationship.
Every time I see your face I know
The singer experiences emotional pain whenever they see their partner's face.
There's a part of me that can't bear to let you go
Despite the fact that their partner needs to go, the singer is having difficulty accepting it.
And I would give my heart
The singer is willing to sacrifice everything for their partner.
Give you the world, risk losing everything I got
The singer is willing to take great risks for their partner.
Though I don't want to stop
The singer doesn't want their relationship to end.
I know it's the right thing to do, yeah
Despite their own desires, the singer understands that ending their relationship is the right choice.
So hard to find the words to say
It's difficult for the singer to express themselves.
But I can't see any other way
Despite the difficulty, the singer doesn't see any alternative.
Girl you've risked everything
The singer's partner has put everything on the line for their relationship.
Time to give it up
It's time for the singer's partner to stop risking everything.
And though it breaks my heart to leave
The singer is heartbroken about ending their relationship.
We both know it's time to let it breathe
Both the singer and their partner know it's time to give their relationship space.
So many times we tried to hold back
The singer and their partner have tried to limit their emotional involvement before.
We been here before now girl
This isn't the first time they've been in a situation like this.
And it feels so cruel, yeah
The singer is deeply hurt by their impending breakup.
A million tears won't change the fact that
Crying won't solve the problem.
I find it hard to play the game
The singer is having difficulty dealing with their emotions.
When I feel like I'm the one to blame
The singer feels responsible for their relationship problems.
And make our peace with god
The singer wants to find closure and move on with their life.
One last dance with you, oh year, oh yeah
The singer just wants one more dance with their partner before they part ways.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CRAIG ASHLEY DAVID, RICK W JR NOWELS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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One last dance with you
Even though what we have is strong
Both of us know that we've done wrong
You could lose everything
Need to give it up
Just one last dance with you
For all the moments that we shared
All the lies they don't compare
You gotta go back to him, and I realize that
Every time I see your face I know
There's a part of me that can't bear to let you go
And I would give my heart
Give you the world, risk losing everything I got
I'd give it all to you
Though I don't want to stop
I know it's the right thing to do, yeah
One last dance with you
So hard to find the words to say
But I can't see any other way
Girl you've risked everything
Time to give it up
Just one last dance with you
And though it breaks my heart to leave
We both know it's time to let it breathe
You gotta go back to him, girl I realize that
Every time I see your face I know
There's a part of me that can't bear to let you go
And I would give my heart
Give you the world, risk losing everything I got
I'd give it all to you
Though I don't want to stop
I know it's the right thing to do, yeah
So many times we tried to hold back
We been here before now girl
And it feels so cruel, yeah
A million tears won't change the fact that
I find it hard to play the game
When I feel like I'm the one to blame
But I would give my heart
Give you the world, risk losing everything I got
I'd give it all to you
Though I don't want to stop
I know it's the right thing to do, yeah
And I would give my heart
Give you the world, risk losing everything I got
I'd give it all to you
And make our peace with god
I know it's the right thing to do, yeah
One last dance with you, oh year, oh yeah
@RickNowels1
I wrote this w Craig...Rosie Wetters on cello...written and recorded in London in 2005.
@lunchtime2368
2005???
long time bro
@JacquelineRoseSchlegel
Love this
@ellaelouise
Thank you for this masterpiece 😌
@Lovely1s
🥹🥰😍
@Lovely1s
My ultimate fave 🥰🥰🥰
@markjackson6642
It sounds like 90's RnB. I love it!!!
@JacquelineRoseSchlegel
One of his best songs ever !!!!!
@josephbassey5046
Even the angels sings
@natashanyoni3036
One of the most valuable things my mom left me with is your songs,this one in particular. Been listening to you since i was 4,2004 to exact. This is my absolute favorite. Thank you Craig for the magic❤