Last Person
Jukebox the Ghost and Jenny Owen Youngs Lyrics
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Keeping motionless as you can be
Thinking maybe if you're lucky life is like T-Rex
The stillness will sweep you away to where it's safe
'Cause you're feeling like you're the last person left on the planet tonight
And you're scanning the horizon seeking out signs of life
And you pray that you're wrong but you're right
'Cause all that stares back at you are bloodless zombie eyes
Why don't you come home with me tonight
Alright
Alright
Not trying to make you think this is some kind of great big deal
I just know exactly how you feel
I could be the thing you reach for in the middle of the night
Let me be the one who treats you right
Let me be the one who treats you right
Now I know you never seen me
There's no reason for you to pay mind but I'm asking very nicely
And all it takes is one step to start leaving the dead behind
And try out walking life
I mean what's the worst thing
(What's the worst thing)
That could happen
We find out that we don't quite fit
But on the flip side
(On the flip side)
We could be just right
And sure there's the chance that'd we'd both end up broken and split
But that's my kind of risk
So quit worrying where they'll fall if you should roll the dice
Why don't you come home with me tonight
Alright
Alright
Not trying to make you think this is some kind of great big deal
I just know exactly how you feel
I could be the thing you reach for in the middle of the night
Let me be the one who treats you right
Let me be the one who treats you right
The lyrics to "Last Person" by Jukebox the Ghost and Jenny Owen Youngs are about feeling alone and disconnected from the world around you. The singer is sitting in a bar, trying to be as still as possible, hoping that if they're lucky, life will be like a T-Rex and the stillness will protect them. The singer feels like they're the last person left on the planet and they're desperately looking for signs of life. All they see are "bloodless zombie eyes." The singer wants to take the person they're addressing home with them, to offer comfort and a break from the loneliness. The song is a plea to take a risk and step out of the darkness, to try to build a connection with another person.
The repetition of the line "Let me be the one who treats you right" emphasizes the importance of finding someone to connect with. The singer is offering themselves up as a person who can fill that role. The line "Not trying to make you think this is some kind of great big deal, I just know exactly how you feel" shows the singer's empathy and understanding of the other person's situation. The overall mood of the lyrics is one of desperation mixed with hope, a hope that connection can be found amidst the isolation.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you're sitting on a barstool
You're feeling stuck and stagnant in your life
Keeping motionless as you can be
You're trying to stay still and composed, hoping things will work out
Thinking maybe if you're lucky life is like T-Rex
You're hoping that being still will make you invisible to your problems, like prey hiding from a predator
The stillness will sweep you away to where it's safe
You think that by staying still, you'll be safe from the uncertainty and danger of life
'Cause you're feeling like you're the last person left on the planet tonight
You feel alone and isolated, like no one else understands your struggles
And you're scanning the horizon seeking out signs of life
You're desperately searching for connections and hope
And you pray that you're wrong but you're right
You hope that you're just being paranoid, but you're afraid that your fears are justified
So hold on tight
Stay strong and don't give up
'Cause all that stares back at you are bloodless zombie eyes
You feel like the people around you are going through the motions of life without truly living
Why don't you come home with me tonight
I want to offer you companionship and support
Alright
It's okay, you're not alone
Not trying to make you think this is some kind of great big deal
I'm not trying to put pressure on you, I just want to be there for you
I just know exactly how you feel
I understand your struggles and can relate
I could be the thing you reach for in the middle of the night
I want to be the person you can turn to for comfort and support
Let me be the one who treats you right
I want to show you that you deserve to be treated with kindness and respect
Now I know you never seen me
We haven't met before, but I still want to help
There's no reason for you to pay mind but I'm asking very nicely
I don't expect anything from you, but I hope you'll consider my offer
And all it takes is one step to start leaving the dead behind
All it takes is a small effort to move on from your problems and start living again
And try out walking life
Take a chance and see what life has to offer
I mean what's the worst thing
What's the worst that could happen?
(What's the worst thing)
We find out that we don't quite fit
We might not be compatible or have a successful relationship
But on the flip side
On the other hand
(On the flip side)
We could be just right
We could work out and have a great connection
And sure there's the chance that'd we'd both end up broken and split
There's always a risk that things won't work out
But that's my kind of risk
I'm willing to take that risk for the chance at a meaningful connection
So quit worrying where they'll fall if you should roll the dice
Stop worrying about the potential negative outcomes and take a chance
Why don't you come home with me tonight
I want to offer you support and connection
Alright
It's okay to accept help
Not trying to make you think this is some kind of great big deal
I just want to be there for you
I just know exactly how you feel
I understand your struggles and can relate
I could be the thing you reach for in the middle of the night
I want to be there for you when you need support
Let me be the one who treats you right
I want to show you that you deserve to be treated well
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Written by: JENNIFER OWEN YOUNGS
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