The band scored their first #1 in 2007 with the single "Moments". Emerson Drive has also been nominated for ACM and CMA Group of the Year in 2007 and a Grammy for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 2008.
Last One Standing
Emerson Drive Lyrics
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It's all an illusion
You can't hide that big of heartache
So stop the delusion
Waiting for someone's rescue
My arms are right here for you
Through the wind and the rain
And when life isn't fair and there's nobody there I will be
In a world of pretenders, I am your defender
And when it all comes down, I'll be the last one standing
This is for life don't ever doubt it
I'm already falling
And love is alive so stand up and shout it
'Cause destiny's calling
The others who stand behind me
They don't look nothing like me
Through the wind and the rain
Through the laughter and pain, count on me
And when life isn't fair and there's nobody there, I will be
In a world of pretenders, I am your defender
And when it all comes down, I'll be the last one standing
Waiting for someone's rescue
My arms are right here for you
Through the wind and the rain
Through the laughter and pain count on me
And when life isn't fair and there's nobody there, I will be
In a world of pretenders I'll never surrender
And when it all comes down
Yeah when it all comes down, I'll be the last one standing
Yeah, yeah
I'll be the last one standing
I'll be the last one standing
The song "Last One Standing" by Emerson Drive is a promise of loyalty and steadfastness to someone who's struggling through hard times. The lyrics are addressed to "queen of the night, life of the party", someone who may seem to have everything under control, but who is actually experiencing a big heartache. The singer encourages the person to stop pretending and waiting for someone else's rescue, as his arms are there for them. The chorus emphasizes the commitment of the singer to stay by their side no matter what, through wind and rain, laughter and pain, and even when life is not fair and nobody else is there to help.
The second verse reinforces the idea that the singer is not like the others who stand behind him, probably referring to others who may have failed the person and maybe were not as loyal as he claims to be. The pre-chorus then connects the promise of loyalty to love, which is alive and calling for them to stand up and shout it (maybe as a way to overcome the big heartache previously mentioned). The last chorus finishes with a declaration of never surrendering and being the last one standing for them.
The song's message is clear: sometimes we need a reminder that we are not alone, that someone else has our back, and that even if the world seems full of pretenders, there's someone out there who will always be our defender. It's a powerful promise of love and support that can inspire hope in anyone who listens to it.
Line by Line Meaning
Queen of the night, life of the party
You may portray yourself as someone who is always having a great time and enjoying life.
It's all an illusion
However, this cheerful disposition is nothing but a facade to cover up the immense pain that you are feeling inside.
You can't hide that big of heartache
It's impossible to conceal the depth of sorrow and hurt that you are experiencing.
So stop the delusion
You need to put an end to this facade and stop pretending that you are okay when you are not.
Waiting for someone's rescue
You may be hoping that someone will come and save you from this heartache and pain.
My arms are right here for you
But you need to realize that you are not alone and that there are people who are willing to be there for you and support you through this difficult time.
Through the wind and the rain
I will stand by your side through the toughest and most challenging times.
Through the laughter and pain, count on me
I will be there to share in your joy and to comfort you in your grief.
And when life isn't fair and there's nobody there I will be
Even when it seems like the world is against you and you have no one to turn to, you can always count on me to be there for you.
In a world of pretenders, I am your defender
In a world where people often pretend to be something they are not, I will always stand up for you and protect you.
And when it all comes down, I'll be the last one standing
No matter what happens, I will always be there for you until the very end.
This is for life don't ever doubt it
Our relationship and the support I offer you is not temporary - it will be there for life.
I'm already falling
I have already fallen in love with you and will always be here to catch you when you fall.
And love is alive so stand up and shout it
Love is something real and powerful, and you should not be afraid to embrace it and express it to others.
'Cause destiny's calling
It may be fate that has brought us together and it is our destiny to support each other through life.
The others who stand behind me
There may be other people in your life who offer their support, but they are not like me.
They don't look nothing like me
They can never match the level of dedication and loyalty that I will bring to our relationship.
In a world of pretenders I'll never surrender
Even when we are surrounded by people who are not genuine, I will always remain devoted and true to you.
And when it all comes down
No matter what challenges we may face, I will always be there to stand beside you and support you.
Yeah when it all comes down, I'll be the last one standing
When everything else falls apart, I will remain by your side and support you until the final hour.
I'll be the last one standing
Whatever happens, know that I am here for you and I will always be the one to support and protect you until the end.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICHARD MARX, FEE WAYBILL
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