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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@leilaizadmehr8061

I’m addicted to this lovely song. Well done Ariana!!

@شركةفاست-س4ك

LOL same

@roseandsamgachachannel8062

Same

@hollyselway1050

Same

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Me to lol

@Blueberry_Tea

LOL SAMEE

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@sunirozen1629

I have been hit with a wave of nostalgia.

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this song and hall of fame is OMEGA nostalgia

@leilaizadmehr8061

U are so right

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