One Last Time
Grande Ariana Lyrics


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I was a liar
I gave in to the fire
I know I should've fought it
At least I'm bein' honest
Feel like a failure
'Cause I know that I failed you
I should've done you better
'Cause you don't want a liar

And I know, and I know, and I know she gives you everything
But boy, I couldn't give it to you
And I know, and I know, and I know that you got everything
But I got nothin' here without you

So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
One more time
I promise after that, I'll let you go
Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home

I don't deserve it
I know I don't deserve it
But stay with me a minute
I swear I'll make it worth it
Can't you forgive me?
At least just temporarily
I know that this is my fault
I should've been more careful

And I know, and I know, and I know she gives you everything
But boy, I couldn't give it to you
And I know, and I know, and I know that you got everything
But I got nothin' here without you, baby

So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
One more time
I promise after that, I'll let you go
Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home

(Yeah)
I know I should've fought it
At least I'm bein' honest, yeah
But stay with me a minute
I swear I'll make it worth it, yeah
'Cause I don't wanna be without you

So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home (babe)
One more time
I promise after that, I'll let you go
Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart (babe)
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home, yeah





One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home

Overall Meaning

The song "One Last Time" by Ariana Grande tells a story of regret for the mistakes made in a relationship. In the first verse, the singer admits to being a liar and that she should have fought against the temptation that led to her mistakes. She feels like a failure because she has not lived up to the expectations of her partner, who deserves better than a liar.


In the chorus, we see the singer's desperation to cling on to the relationship for one last time. She wants to be the one that takes her partner home and promises that she will let him go after one final time. This reveals her reluctance to let go of the relationship, and how much she still loves him. In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that she does not deserve forgiveness, but asks for a temporary reprieve so that she can make things right. She takes responsibility for the mistakes made in the relationship but wishes that her partner could give her one more chance.


Line by Line Meaning

I was a liar
I was dishonest


I gave in to the fire
I gave in to temptation


I know I should've fought it
I know I should have resisted


At least I'm bein' honest
I'm at least being truthful


Feel like a failure
I feel like I failed


'Cause I know that I failed you
Because I know that I let you down


I should've done you better
I should have treated you better


'Cause you don't want a liar
Because you don't want someone who is dishonest


And I know, and I know, and I know she gives you everything
I know she gives you everything you need


But boy, I couldn't give it to you
But I couldn't provide it for you


And I know, and I know, and I know that you got everything
I know you have everything you need


But I got nothin' here without you
But I have nothing without you


So one last time
So for the final time


I need to be the one who takes you home
I want to be the one who takes you home


One more time
One last time


I promise after that, I'll let you go
I promise that after that time, I'll let you go


Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart
Baby, I don't care if you have feelings for her


All I really care is you wake up in my arms
All I really want is for you to wake up with me


I don't deserve it
I don't deserve it


I know I don't deserve it
I know I don't deserve it


But stay with me a minute
But please stay with me for a minute


I swear I'll make it worth it
I swear I'll make it worth your while


Can't you forgive me?
Can't you forgive me?


At least just temporarily
At least just for a little while


I know that this is my fault
I know that this is my mistake


I should've been more careful
I should have been more cautious


(Yeah)
(Yeah)


But stay with me a minute
But please stay with me for a minute


I swear I'll make it worth it, yeah
I swear I'll make it worth your while


'Cause I don't wanna be without you
Because I don't want to be without you




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Guetta, Carl Anthony Falk, Savan Kotecha, Giorgio Tuinfort, Rami Yacoub

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@ariananicki5018

I was a liar, I gave in to the fire
I know I should've fought it, at least I'm being honest
Feel like a failure, 'cause I know that I failed you
I should've done you better, 'cause you don't want a liar

[Pre-Chorus]
And I know, and I know, and I know she gives you everything
But boy, I couldn't give it to you
And I know, and I know, and I know that you got everything
But I got nothing here without you

[Chorus]
So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
One more time
I promise after that, I'll let you go
Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home

[Verse 2]
I don't deserve it, I know I don't deserve it
But stay with me a minute, I swear I'll make it worth it
Can't you forgive me? At least just temporarily
I know that this is my fault, I should have been more careful

[Pre-Chorus]
And I know, and I know, and I know she gives you everything
But boy, I couldn't give it to you
And I know, and I know, and I know that you got everything
But I got nothing here without you, baby

[Chorus]
So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
One more time
I promise after that, I'll let you go
Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home

[Bridge]
Yeah, I know I should've fought it
At least I'm being honest, yeah
But stay with me a minute
I swear I'll make it worth it, yeah
'Cause I don't wanna be without you

[Chorus]
So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home (Takes you home, babe)
One more time
I promise after that, I'll let you go
Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart, babe
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home, yeah

[Outro]
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home



@albinam8118

I was a liar, I gave in to the fire
I know I should've fought it, at least I'm being honest
Feel like a failure, 'cause I know that I failed you
I should've done you better, 'cause you don't want a liar
And I know, and I know, and I know she gives you everything
But boy, I couldn't give it to you
And I know, and I know, and I know that you got everything
But I got nothing here without you
So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
One more time
I promise after that, I'll let you go
Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
I don't deserve it, I know I don't deserve it
But stay with me a minute, I swear I'll make it worth it
Can't you forgive me? At least just temporarily
I know that this is my fault, I should've been more careful
And I know, and I know, and I know she gives you everything
But boy, I couldn't give it to you
And I know, and I know, and I know that you got everything
But I got nothing here without you, baby
So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
One more time
I promise after that, I'll let you go
Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
I know I should've fought it, at least I'm being honest, yeah
But stay with me a minute, I swear I'll make it worth it, babe
'Cause I don't wanna be without ya
So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home (babe)
One more time
I promise after that, I'll let you go
Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart, babe
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home, yeah
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home



@gerenday1317

I was a liar
I gave into the fire
I know I should've fought it
At least I'm being honest
Feel like a failure
'Cause I know that I failed you
I should've done you better
'Cause you don't want a liar (come on)

And I know, and I know, and I know
She gives you everything but boy I couldn't give it to you 
And I know, and I know, and I know
That you got everything
But I got nothing here without you

So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
One more time
I promise after that, I'll let you go
Baby I don't care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home

I don't deserve it
I know I don't deserve it
But stay with me a minute
I swear I'll make it worth it
Can't you forgive me
At least just temporarily
I know that this is my fault
I should have been more careful (come on)

And I know, and I know, and I know
She gives you everything but boy I couldn't give it to you
And I know, and I know, and I know
That you got everything
But I got nothing here without you baby

So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
One more time
I promise after that, I'll let you go
Baby I don't care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home

I know I should've fought it
At least I'm being honest, hey
Now stay with me a minute
I swear I'll make it worth it, hey
'Cause I don't wanna be without you

So one last time 
I need to be the one who takes you home 
One more time
I promise after that, I'll let you go
Baby I don't care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home, yeah

One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home



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@JazzBliss

3 years ago today we lost 22 young Ariana fans who were there to see their idol. We lost parents who were there to pick up their kids on what it was suppose to be the greatest night of their lives. Today we pray for the families of the victims who was lost 3 years ago 💛🖤🐝

@milliepaynex2674

😭💔💛🖤🐝

@jadeqeu

❤️❤️❤️

@chloer4823

💔😭 the most saddest thing ever. stream this song

@natashagoodall3621

Can’t believe it’s been three years since this devastating event 🐝💕💕

@hislater3035

Omg this is to heart breaking

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@maaarrccoo

The lyric video is more emotional than the regular video for me. After the Manchester attacks, the clouds remind me of Heaven. RIP all the victims :(

@senna6440

gray _😭

@nikaulcar3263

gray ikr I think I'm gonna cry😿😿😿🌎💔💖💗💕💕

@saniyah3621

Bless these angels and their families😞❤️🙏

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