The Last Song
Griffin Anthony Lyrics
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I’m still not sure who won the war
Sights once set on so much more
I confess
I fought my best
But I always knew
[Pre]
She’ll be out the door
Puncturing another hole
But building up a wall
Wrapped within‘ the pain
Of her low-road games
I can still say
[Chorus]
Good luck to you
I hope you find a way
To sell the next guy
The smile that you fake
It didn’t work
I’ll tell you the truth
That this will be the last song
That I write for you
[Verse]
I’ll just skip from stone to stone
Far away
Far from the loft I once called
Home
Home sweet home
[Pre]
Two minutes time she’ll be out the door
Out that screen door
With nothing more
Than the clothes on her back
And the few things she packed
And those old
Pictures that she drew
[Chorus]
[Chorus]
The Last Song by Griffin Anthony is a poignant expression of an ended relationship. In the first verse, the singer confesses that he is confused about the outcome of a battle, using a metaphor for the failed relationship. He suggests that he fought his best, but he always knew that it was coming to an end. In the pre-chorus, he talks about his partner leaving him in just a few minutes, leaving him with empty promises and adding to his pain. But he still wishes her good luck, hoping that she finds a way to move on, even though she failed with him.
In the second verse, the singer talks about his journey of moving on. He is leaving his former place, once known as home but now a mere echo of the past. He wants to forget his old days and move ahead. In the pre-chorus, he expresses a sense of relief as his partner is about to leave him with nothing. Even though she took pictures drawn by her, he finds solace in being left with nothing because he believes that he can start anew. The chorus emphasizes that this is the last song he will ever write for her, conveying his finality in moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m still not sure who won the war
I am uncertain about who emerged victorious in our conflict
Sights once set on so much more
Our aspirations, which were once larger than life, are now diminished
I confess
I admit
I fought my best
I gave it all I had
But I always knew
Deep down, I had a sense of inevitability about the outcome
Five minutes time
She’ll be out the door
Puncturing another hole
But building up a wall
In a few minutes, she will leave and inflict more damage while also reinforcing her defenses
Wrapped within‘ the pain
Of her low-road games
Her hurtful behavior is motivated by her own suffering and desperation
I can still say
Despite everything, I am still able to express myself
Good luck to you
I hope you find a way
To sell the next guy
The smile that you fake
I wish you well and hope that you are able to deceive your future partner as effectively as you misled me
It didn’t work
I’ll tell you the truth
That this will be the last song
That I write for you
Our relationship failed and I must tell you honestly that I will not compose any more music about you
I’ll just skip from stone to stone
Far away
Far from the loft I once called
Home
Home sweet home
I will travel lightly and avoid planting roots in any one place, leaving behind memories of my once-beloved abode
Two minutes time she’ll be out the door
Out that screen door
With nothing more
Than the clothes on her back
And the few things she packed
And those old
Pictures that she drew
She will depart in a matter of moments, carrying only essentials and a few sentimental items
Good luck to you
I hope you find a way
To sell the next guy
The smile that you fake
I wish you well and hope that you are able to deceive your future partner as effectively as you misled me
It didn’t work
I’ll tell you the truth
That this will be the last song
That I write for you
Our relationship failed and I must tell you honestly that I will not compose any more music about you
Contributed by Zachary L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.