The Last Song
JLS Lyrics


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That am I gonna do when the last song's over
I was out with my lonely heart
First a movie and then to a new club
I wasn't planning on staying out long,
Then there's this girl from dreams started smiling at me
Went up to say hello, say hi and stereo,
She whispered in my ear hey there Romeo
No no no we dance more, we're on the dance floor,
She's making me feel like no one else before
Hey there Mr D.J., I can't see straight
What am I gonna do when the last song's over
Sorry Mr D.J., Hey excuse me,
What am I gonna cause I can't let go her
What am I gonna do when the last song's over
Now here's a chance that I cannot miss
I never thought I could love you like this
(but I only got one shot, gotta show you what I got)
What am I supposed to do, I don't want to be a fool
Hey there D.J. help me out cause I am so confused
You see this every night, before they hit the light
Give me a chance, one more dance before you hit rewind
Hey there Mr D.J., I'm feeling dizzy

What am I gonna do when the last song's over
Sorry Mr D.J., I know you're busy,
What am I gonna cause I can't let go her
What am I gonna do when the last song's over
What am I gonna do when the last song's over
And I know it's getting late, it feels like I'm pushing fate

The clock is ticking baby time won't hesitate
This is the last chance, we got the last dance
I'll know for sure if this is more than a romance
Hey there Mr D.J., I can't see straight
What am I gonna do when the last song's over
Sorry Mr D.J., hey excuse me
What am I gonna do cause I can't let go her
Hey Mr D.J., I'm feeling dizzy
What am I gonna do when the last song's over
Sorry Mr D.J., I know you're busy
What am I gonna do cause I can't let go her

Hey Mr D.J., can you hear me
What am I gonna do w hen the last song's over




Sorry Mr D.J., did you hear me
Tell me what to do now that last song's over

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of JLS's song The Last Song tell the story of a man who's out on a night on the town and unexpectedly meets a girl who he's instantly drawn to. They share a night of dancing and romance, but as the night wears on and the last song approaches, he realizes he doesn't want the night to end. He pleads with the DJ for one more chance to be with the girl, even though he knows he's being foolish. The song captures the feeling of being swept away by a moment and not wanting it to end.


The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, as the character asks, "What am I gonna do when the last song's over?" This question speaks to the belief that music has the power to create moments that transcend time, and that they can't last forever. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song emphasizes the sense of longing and desperation that the character feels.


The lyrics also make reference to the idea of fate and destiny. The character sings, "It feels like I'm pushing fate," suggesting that he knows this encounter is special and doesn't want to let it slip away. He also acknowledges that he only has one chance to make an impression on the girl, saying, "I only got one shot, gotta show you what I got." This sense of urgency is also reflected in the song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody.


Line by Line Meaning

What am I gonna do when the last song's over
The singer is worried about what will happen when the night ends and the music stops.


I was out with my lonely heart
The singer is alone and looking for someone to spend time with.


First a movie and then to a new club
The singer went to a movie before heading to a new club.


I wasn't planning on staying out long
The singer did not intend to stay out late.


Then there's this girl from dreams started smiling at me
A girl the singer finds attractive starts smiling at him.


Went up to say hello, say hi and stereo,
The singer approaches the girl and greets her with a line from a song.


She whispered in my ear hey there Romeo
The girl calls the singer "Romeo," indicating that she is interested in him.


No no no we dance more, we're on the dance floor,
The girl encourages the singer to keep dancing with her.


She's making me feel like no one else before
The singer is enjoying the time he is spending with the girl.


Hey there Mr D.J., I can't see straight
The singer is feeling dizzy.


Sorry Mr D.J., Hey excuse me,
The singer apologizes to the DJ and asks for his help.


What am I gonna cause I can't let go her
The singer does not want to let go of the girl he is dancing with.


Now here's a chance that I cannot miss
The singer feels that he has a rare opportunity he cannot pass up.


I never thought I could love you like this
The singer is surprised by his feelings for the girl.


(but I only got one shot, gotta show you what I got)
The singer knows he only has one chance to impress the girl.


What am I supposed to do, I don't want to be a fool
The singer is uncertain about how to proceed without making a fool of himself.


You see this every night, before they hit the light
The DJ has seen this situation many times before at the end of the night.


Give me a chance, one more dance before you hit rewind
The singer asks the DJ to play one more song and give him one more chance to dance with the girl.


And I know it's getting late, it feels like I'm pushing fate
The singer is aware that time is running out and feels like he is taking a risk.


The clock is ticking baby time won't hesitate
The singer emphasizes that time is running out and they need to act quickly.


This is the last chance, we got the last dance
The singer knows this is the final opportunity they will have to dance together.


I'll know for sure if this is more than a romance
The singer hopes to find out if his connection with the girl is more than just a casual romance.


Hey Mr D.J., can you hear me
The singer is trying to get the DJ's attention.


Tell me what to do now that last song's over
The singer is still unsure of what he should do when the music stops and the night ends.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ASTON MERRYGOLD, FREDERICK BALL, JONATHAN GILL, MARVIN HUMES, ORITSE WILLIAMS, TEEMU BRUNILA

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