Ariana Grande
One Last Time Lyrics


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I was a liar, I gave into the fire
I know I should've fought it at least I'm being honest
Feel like a failure, cause I know that I failed you
I should've done you better cause you don't want a liar

And I know, and I know, and I know
She gives you everything, but boy, I couldn't give it to you
And I know, and I know, and I know
That you got everything, but I got nothing here without you

So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
One more time
I promise after that, I'll let you go
Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home

I don't deserve it, I know I don't deserve it
But stay with me a minute, I'll swear I'll make it worth it
Can't you forgive me? At least just temporarily
I know that this is my fault, I should have been more careful

And I know, and I know, and I know
She gives you everything, but boy, I couldn't give it to you
And I know, and I know, and I know
That you got everything, but I got nothing here without you

So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
One more time
I promise after that, I'll let you go
Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home

I know I should've fought it, at least I'm being honest
Just stay with me a minute, I swear I'll make it worth it
Cause I don't want to be without you

So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
One more time
I promise after that, I'll let you go
Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home





One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home

Overall Meaning

The song "One Last Time" by Ariana Grande tells the story of a person who has made mistakes in a relationship, admitting their faults and attempting to make amends before it's too late. The singer of the song is aware that they have messed up and apologizes to their ex-partner for not doing better. They express regret for becoming involved with someone else and not giving their all to the person they love, knowing that they don't deserve forgiveness but still pleading for it. The song builds up to the emotional plea for one last chance with the person they love before they let them go. It is a bittersweet song that captures the tumultuous feelings of heartbreak, regret, and an undying love.


The song was written by David Guetta, Savan Kotecha, Giorgio Tuinfort, Rami Yacoub, and Carl Falk. It was released as the second single from Grande's second studio album, "My Everything," in 2014. The song received positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success, peaking at #13 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was also accompanied by a music video that shows Grande attempting to get to her partner before a meteor strikes, which was inspired by the real-life events of the Chelyabinsk meteor.


Line by Line Meaning

I was a liar, I gave into the fire
I confess to lying and succumbing to temptation


I know I should've fought it at least I'm being honest
I admit that I should have resisted, but I am being truthful


Feel like a failure, cause I know that I failed you
I feel like I let you down and didn't meet your expectations


I should've done you better cause you don't want a liar
I realize that you deserve better than a dishonest partner


And I know, and I know, and I know She gives you everything, but boy, I couldn't give it to you
I understand that she provides you with everything, and I know I couldn't offer the same


That you got everything, but I got nothing here without you
Without you, I feel like I have nothing


So one last time I need to be the one who takes you home
I want one more chance to take you home


One more time I promise after that, I'll let you go
I will let you go after one last time


Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart All I really care is you wake up in my arms
Although you may have her in your heart, all I care about is holding you in my arms


I don't deserve it, I know I don't deserve it But stay with me a minute, I'll swear I'll make it worth it
I acknowledge that I don't deserve another chance, but please give me a minute to prove that I can make it worth it


Can't you forgive me? At least just temporarily I know that this is my fault, I should have been more careful
Can you forgive me, even if it's just temporary? I admit that it's my fault, and I should have been more cautious


I know I should've fought it, at least I'm being honest Just stay with me a minute, I swear I'll make it worth it Cause I don't want to be without you
I realize that I should have resisted, but I'm being truthful. Please stay with me, and I promise to make it worth your while, because I don't want to lose you


One last time I need to be the one who takes you home
I want one more opportunity to take you home




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@ariananicki5018

I was a liar, I gave in to the fire
I know I should've fought it, at least I'm being honest
Feel like a failure, 'cause I know that I failed you
I should've done you better, 'cause you don't want a liar

[Pre-Chorus]
And I know, and I know, and I know she gives you everything
But boy, I couldn't give it to you
And I know, and I know, and I know that you got everything
But I got nothing here without you

[Chorus]
So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
One more time
I promise after that, I'll let you go
Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home

[Verse 2]
I don't deserve it, I know I don't deserve it
But stay with me a minute, I swear I'll make it worth it
Can't you forgive me? At least just temporarily
I know that this is my fault, I should have been more careful

[Pre-Chorus]
And I know, and I know, and I know she gives you everything
But boy, I couldn't give it to you
And I know, and I know, and I know that you got everything
But I got nothing here without you, baby

[Chorus]
So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
One more time
I promise after that, I'll let you go
Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home

[Bridge]
Yeah, I know I should've fought it
At least I'm being honest, yeah
But stay with me a minute
I swear I'll make it worth it, yeah
'Cause I don't wanna be without you

[Chorus]
So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home (Takes you home, babe)
One more time
I promise after that, I'll let you go
Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart, babe
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home, yeah

[Outro]
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home



@albinam8118

I was a liar, I gave in to the fire
I know I should've fought it, at least I'm being honest
Feel like a failure, 'cause I know that I failed you
I should've done you better, 'cause you don't want a liar
And I know, and I know, and I know she gives you everything
But boy, I couldn't give it to you
And I know, and I know, and I know that you got everything
But I got nothing here without you
So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
One more time
I promise after that, I'll let you go
Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
I don't deserve it, I know I don't deserve it
But stay with me a minute, I swear I'll make it worth it
Can't you forgive me? At least just temporarily
I know that this is my fault, I should've been more careful
And I know, and I know, and I know she gives you everything
But boy, I couldn't give it to you
And I know, and I know, and I know that you got everything
But I got nothing here without you, baby
So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
One more time
I promise after that, I'll let you go
Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
I know I should've fought it, at least I'm being honest, yeah
But stay with me a minute, I swear I'll make it worth it, babe
'Cause I don't wanna be without ya
So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home (babe)
One more time
I promise after that, I'll let you go
Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart, babe
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home, yeah
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home



@gerenday1317

I was a liar
I gave into the fire
I know I should've fought it
At least I'm being honest
Feel like a failure
'Cause I know that I failed you
I should've done you better
'Cause you don't want a liar (come on)

And I know, and I know, and I know
She gives you everything but boy I couldn't give it to you 
And I know, and I know, and I know
That you got everything
But I got nothing here without you

So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
One more time
I promise after that, I'll let you go
Baby I don't care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home

I don't deserve it
I know I don't deserve it
But stay with me a minute
I swear I'll make it worth it
Can't you forgive me
At least just temporarily
I know that this is my fault
I should have been more careful (come on)

And I know, and I know, and I know
She gives you everything but boy I couldn't give it to you
And I know, and I know, and I know
That you got everything
But I got nothing here without you baby

So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
One more time
I promise after that, I'll let you go
Baby I don't care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home

I know I should've fought it
At least I'm being honest, hey
Now stay with me a minute
I swear I'll make it worth it, hey
'Cause I don't wanna be without you

So one last time 
I need to be the one who takes you home 
One more time
I promise after that, I'll let you go
Baby I don't care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home, yeah

One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home



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@JazzBliss

3 years ago today we lost 22 young Ariana fans who were there to see their idol. We lost parents who were there to pick up their kids on what it was suppose to be the greatest night of their lives. Today we pray for the families of the victims who was lost 3 years ago 💛🖤🐝

@milliepaynex2674

😭💔💛🖤🐝

@jadeqeu

❤️❤️❤️

@chloer4823

💔😭 the most saddest thing ever. stream this song

@natashagoodall3621

Can’t believe it’s been three years since this devastating event 🐝💕💕

@hislater3035

Omg this is to heart breaking

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@maaarrccoo

The lyric video is more emotional than the regular video for me. After the Manchester attacks, the clouds remind me of Heaven. RIP all the victims :(

@senna6440

gray _😭

@nikaulcar3263

gray ikr I think I'm gonna cry😿😿😿🌎💔💖💗💕💕

@saniyah3621

Bless these angels and their families😞❤️🙏

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