Michael Trent currently functions as the front man and primary songwriter f… Read Full Bio ↴Michael Trent currently functions as the front man and primary songwriter for rock band The Films. He is also 50 percent of the alt gospel/goth country duo Shovels and Rope, and maintains still enough material to have recorded two solo albums.
He bears the pop sensibility of the 60's British invasion, the sardonic wit of Elvis Costello, emotional poigniancy of Elliot Smith, and the Townes Van Zant- like turn of phrase. His lyrics are clever and biting, but can, in very few words, shatter the listeners heart

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Last Chance
Michael Trent Lyrics

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Well days go fast
In this town of high hopes
And ties don't last
When you use weak ropes
So don't smile at me
Oh can't you see?

That this is your last chance

This is your last chance

Over time
There's something that I've found
It's that stones can't roll
When they're being held down
So don't drag your feet
Don't be so weak

Cuz this is your last chance
This is your last chance
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh,
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh

This is your last chance
This is your last chance

Well this is your last chance
Well this is your last chance

Overall Meaning

In Michael Trent's song "Last Chance," the lyrics reflect a sense of urgency and a call to action. The opening lines, "Well days go fast, in this town of high hopes, and ties don't last when you use weak ropes," suggest that time is of the essence and that relationships or opportunities can easily slip away if not properly secured. The persona is cautioning someone not to deceive themself with false gestures, as they sing, "So don't smile at me, oh can't you see?" This can be interpreted as a warning to not pretend or act falsely, but to face the reality of the situation.

The repetitive chorus, "This is your last chance," emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities before they disappear. The persona seems to imply that the listener has reached a critical junction where a decision must be made or a change must occur. In the second verse, the lyrics, "Over time, there's something that I've found, it's that stones can't roll when they're being held down," suggest that personal growth or progress is hindered when one remains stagnant or unwilling to take risks. The plea to not drag one's feet and not be weak indicates a desire for strength and determination in facing challenges.

Overall, "Last Chance" conveys a message of urgency, reminding the listener that time is fleeting and they must take advantage of the current moment, confront their weaknesses, and make a decision before it's too late.

Line by Line Meaning

Well days go fast
Time passes quickly

In this town of high hopes
In a place where people have big dreams

And ties don't last
And relationships don't endure

When you use weak ropes
When you rely on fragile foundations

So don't smile at me
So don't pretend everything is fine

Oh can't you see?
Oh, don't you understand?

That this is your last chance
That this is your final opportunity

Over time
As time goes by

There's something that I've found
I've discovered something

It's that stones can't roll
It's that obstacles can't be overcome

When they're being held down
When they're being restrained

So don't drag your feet
So don't hesitate or delay

Don't be so weak
Don't be so powerless

Cuz this is your last chance
Because this is your final opportunity

Oh oh oh, oh oh oh,
An exclamation or emphasis

Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh
An exclamation or emphasis

Well this is your last chance
Well, this is your final opportunity

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adam C. Blake, Jacob S. Sinclair, Kenneth A. Harris, Michael Trent Robinson

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