The Last Time
Erin Boheme Lyrics


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The first time I fell in love was long ago
I didn't know how to give my love at all
The next time I've settle for what felt so close
But without romance you'll never gonna fall

After everything I've learned
Now it's finally my turn
This is the last time I fall in love

The first time we walked under that starry sky
There was a moment when everything was clear
And I didn't need to ask or even wonder why
Because each question is answered when you need

I'm wise enough to know
When a miracle unfolds
This is the last time I 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
Well this is it, I'm never gonna be the same

Well you'll never know what's taken me
To say these words
And now that I said them
They could never be enough

As far as I can see
There's only you and only me
And this is the last time I fall in love

'Cause all of my life I've waited for this day
To find that once in a lifetime
Well this is it, I'm never gonna be the same

Said you'll never know what's taken me
To say these words
And now that I've said them
Will never be enough

'Cause as far as I can see
There's only you and only me
And this is the last time I fall in love

This is the last time I fall
This is the last time I fall in love
This is the last time
The last time I'm gonna fall in
I'm gonna fall in love




The last time, the last time
I'm gonna fall in love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Erin Boheme's song "The Last Time" depict the singer's experiences and lessons in love. In the first verse, she talks about her initial struggle in expressing her love to someone, but then settling for something that was "close" but lacked the romantic aspect. Through her experiences, she learned that true love requires romance and falling, encompassing the idea that love is vulnerable and requires a leap of faith. The second verse focuses on a particular moment of clarity when she was under the starry sky with someone special, and realized that love should not require any questions or explanations, but instead exists in the moment. As she says, "each question is answered when you need."


The chorus then takes a more confident and assertive tone, with the singer thinking about what might hold her back from expressing how she feels. It suggests that she has spent her life waiting for this one particular moment, and that now that she's found it, she's going to give it everything she has. The line "'Cause as far as I can see, there's only you and only me" highlights the depth of emotions that the singer associates with this person. Finally, the last chorus merges the ideas from both the preceding ones and brings together the theme of being willing to take a chance and expressing love.


Overall, the song tells a very relatable story about the struggles one goes through when in love, but in the end, how it is all worth it to find that once-in-a-lifetime love. Its catchy pop feel and lyrics make it a great song for anyone looking for affirmation and hope when it comes to love.


Line by Line Meaning

The first time I fell in love was long ago
I have loved before, but it was a long time ago - I was inexperienced and didn't know how to properly express my feelings.


I didn't know how to give my love at all
I was unable to express my love in a meaningful way, which caused the relationship to suffer.


The next time I've settle for what felt so close
In my next relationship, I settled for someone who was close and convenient, but there was no real passion or romance.


But without romance you'll never gonna fall
Love without romance is not real love - it takes passion and excitement to truly fall in love with someone.


After everything I've learned
Now that I have experienced love and learned from my past relationships,


Now it's finally my turn
It is finally my chance to find true love and happiness in a relationship.


This is the last time I fall in love
I have decided that this will be the last time I fall in love - I am ready to find my true soulmate and commit to them forever.


The first time we walked under that starry sky
I remember the first time we walked under the stars together, it was a beautiful moment.


There was a moment when everything was clear
In that moment, everything fell into place and I knew that you were the one for me.


And I didn't need to ask or even wonder why
I didn't need any explanation or justification for my feelings - they just felt right and true.


Because each question is answered when you need
When you find the right person, you don't need to ask questions or seek answers - everything just falls into place naturally.


I'm wise enough to know
Through my experiences, I have gained wisdom and understanding.


When a miracle unfolds
When something truly special and magical happens,


Now don't hold back just let me know
Don't be afraid to express your feelings to me - I want to know how you truly feel.


Could I be moving much too fast
I understand that I may be moving too quickly in this relationship, and I want to make sure we are both on the same page.


Or way too slow
Alternatively, I may be moving too slowly and not expressing my feelings enough.


'Cause all of my life I've waited for this day
I have been waiting for this moment my entire life - to find true love and happiness with someone special.


To find that once in a lifetime
I have finally found that special person who only comes along once in a lifetime.


Well this is it, I'm never gonna be the same
This is the moment that will change my life forever - I will never be the same after meeting you and falling in love.


Said you'll never know what's taken me
You may not understand what I have gone through to find this kind of love.


To say these words
It takes a lot for me to express my true feelings and say 'I love you.'


And now that I've said them
Now that I have finally said these words to you,


Will never be enough
They will never fully convey the depth of my feelings for you.


'Cause as far as I can see
From what I can tell and understand,


There's only you and only me
It is just the two of us in this relationship - no one else matters but us.


This is the last time I fall
I am done with falling in love over and over again - this is the last time I will allow myself to fall for someone.


This is the last time I fall in love
This is the last time I will ever fall in love - I have found my soulmate, and I am ready to commit to them for life.


This is the last time
This moment, this relationship, is the last time I will ever have to search for love again - I have found my missing piece and am complete.


The last time I'm gonna fall in
I will never allow myself to fall in love again, because I have already found the true love of my life.


I'm gonna fall in love
I no longer have to search for love, because I have found it with you.


The last time, the last time
This is the final time I will ever have to worry about finding love, because I have already found it and am feeling complete.




Writer(s): Eric Benet Jordan, David W. Foster, Amy Skylark Foster Gillies

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