Last Person
Jenny Owen Youngs Lyrics

Well you're sitting on a barstool
You're just sitting there, stagnant and unmoving

Keeping motionless as you can be
You're deliberately trying not to move

Thinking maybe if you're lucky life is like T-Rex
You're hoping that stillness will keep you safe

The stillness will sweep you away to where it's safe
You think that if you stay still, you can avoid danger

'Cause you're feeling like you're the last person left on the planet tonight
You feel completely alone and isolated

And you're scanning the horizon seeking out signs of life
You're desperately searching for any kind of connection or companionship

And you pray that you're wrong but you're right
You hope that you're mistaken about being alone, but deep down you know you're not

So hold on tight
Hang in there, things will get better

'Cause all that stares back at you are bloodless zombie eyes
The people around you seem lifeless and distant

Why don't you come home with me tonight
I'm offering you a chance to find some comfort and connection

Not trying to make you think this is some kind of great big deal
I don't want to pressure you or make you feel uncomfortable

I just know exactly how you feel
I understand what you're going through

I could be the thing you reach for in the middle of the night
I could be a source of comfort and support for you

Let me be the one who treats you right
I want to take care of you and treat you well

Now I know you never seen me
We haven't met before

There's no reason for you to pay mind but I'm asking very nicely
I understand if you're hesitant, but I'm making a sincere request

And all it takes is one step to start leaving the dead behind
It only takes a small action to break away from feeling lonely and stagnant

And try out walking life
Give life a chance and try to find happiness

I mean what's the worst thing
What's the worst that could happen?

(What's the worst thing)
Let's consider the worst-case scenario

We find out that we don't quite fit
We might not be a perfect match

But on the flip side
On the other hand

(On the flip side)
Looking at it from a different perspective

We could be just right
We could be a perfect match

And sure there's the chance that'd we'd both end up broken and split
There's a risk that things might not work out

But that's my kind of risk
I'm willing to take that risk

So quit worrying where they'll fall if you should roll the dice
Stop worrying about the potential consequences and take a chance

Why don't you come home with me tonight
I'm still extending the same invitation

Let me be the one who treats you right
I really want to care for and take care of you