The Last Time
Eric Bent Lyrics
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I didn't know how to give my love at all.
The next time I settled for what felt so close.
But without romance, you're never gonna fall.
After everything I've learned;
Now it's finally my turn.
This is the last time I'll fall, in love.
There was a moment when everything was clear.
I didn't need to ask or even wonder why,
Because each question is answered when your near.
And I'm wise enough to know when a miracle unfolds,
This is the last time I'll fall in love.
Now don't hold back, just let me know.
Could I be moving much too fast or way too slow.
'Cause all of my life, I've waited for this day.
To find that once in a lifetime, this is it, I'll never be the same.
You'll never know what it's taken me to say these words.
And now that I've said them, they could never be enough.
As far as I can see, there's only you and only me.
This is the last time I'll fall in love.
Last time I'll fall in love.
The last time I'll fall, in love.
Eric Benét's song The Last Time talks about the singer's journey of love and the realization that this time, it is different from all the previous ones. The song starts with the admission that the singer has loved before but didn't know how to give his love. This line sets the tone for the song and instantly creates a connection with listeners who may relate to the same feeling. It then goes on to say that the next time he settled for something close to love but without that romantic feeling, there can be no falling in love.
As the song goes on, the singer explains his newfound realization that this time, it's different. He talks about how he didn't need to ask any questions when he first walked under the starry sky with his lover because he knew it was a miracle unfolding. He is wise enough to recognize when a miracle occurs, and this time is it. He has waited for this day all his life and found his once in a lifetime love which will forever change him.
The song's closing lines are a declaration of the singer's deepest feelings where he admits that his whole life has led up to this moment, which is the last time he'll fall in love because this time, it's forever.
Line by Line Meaning
The first time I fell in love was long ago.
My first experience of love was a distant memory.
I didn't know how to give my love at all.
I was ignorant of the ways to express love.
The next time I settled for what felt so close.
In my next experience of love, I compromised with what was easily available.
But without romance, you're never gonna fall.
Love devoid of romantic feelings cannot lead to a full-fledged relationship.
After everything I've learned;
From all my past experiences of love;
Now it's finally my turn.
It is now my chance to find true love.
This is the last time I'll fall, in love.
I am determined to find my soulmate with whom I will spend the rest of my life.
The first time we walked under that starry sky,
The moment when I first connected with my current partner;
There was a moment when everything was clear.
Everything seemed crystal clear, and I knew that she was the one for me.
I didn't need to ask or even wonder why,
No need to question my feelings because they were pure and unconditional.
Because each question is answered when your near.
Just being in her vicinity was enough to clear any doubts.
And I'm wise enough to know when a miracle unfolds,
I am wise enough to recognize a miracle when I see one.
This is the last time I'll fall in love.
I know that my search for true love ends with this relationship.
Now don't hold back, just let me know.
No need to keep emotions hidden, express them freely.
Could I be moving much too fast or way too slow.
I wonder if I am moving at an appropriate pace in this relationship.
'Cause all of my life, I've waited for this day.
I have been waiting for this moment all my life.
To find that once in a lifetime, this is it, I'll never be the same.
I have finally found that one true love, which will change me forever.
You'll never know what it's taken me to say these words.
You have no idea how much courage it took me to express my feelings.
And now that I've said them, they could never be enough.
Even though I have expressed my love, words cannot do justice to my feelings.
As far as I can see, there's only you and only me.
As per my perception, no one else exists except you and me.
Last time I'll fall in love.
This relationship will be my last, and I won't fall in love again.
The last time I'll fall, in love.
I have finally found true love, and this will be the last time I'll fall in love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HYUN JUN CHOI, DAVID FOSTER, HO HYUN JUNG, AMY SKYLARK FOSTER GILLIES, ERIC BENET JORDAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Venisha Butler
This song is still beautiful! Eric Benét is definitely one of the greats! No movie brought me here just reminiscing from his amazing CD did. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
iSingForTheKing
Venisha Butler Not the CD!! You don't know nothing about this good music!! Lol
Hamaad Jennings
#FACTS
Josephine B
Eric Benet what a voice! Love all his songs especially this one
De'bora
This song is classic. My grandchildren will be listening to it. Real talk!
Veronica Mitchell
Definitely gonna be one of my wedding ceremony songs
Annkdrama-queen
I love Eric’s music but this song and the album is simply amazing to say the least. This is a masterpiece that will be loved and enjoyed by everyone who comes across his music💖💖💖💖
Eric Benét Jordan
Hello Annkdrama,
how're you doing,
Your comment caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you.
Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you!❤️
Arr Jee
@Eric Benét Jordan
Well you should know I feel the same exact way. I’ve enjoyed this album for many years and the Last Time I Fall in Love, is my favorite of them all. Now more so than ever, because I am at that stage in my life and I’ve never felt so excited and in love this, the third and last time.
Swalexbass
One of the most beautiful love songs out there. Always come back to it once in a while.