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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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@VillaKathy

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



@MiaRosenbloom

A rap verse I wrote to this song for a remix:


The beautiful memories we had are still fresh on my mind
Part of me is still sad, depressed how you left me behind
I tried to do everything right by you, and you left me for her
There's always a jerk saying I'm never good enough, it hurts
You got me so messed up, in ways you'll never understand
I got a better man, but all I want is you back in my life again
telling me, "you see my value and worth after first being blind"
"throwing us away was a mistake you won't make a 2nd time"
Nah, life with her is perfect like a honeymoon vacay postcard
Your new girl's your world, it's okay she can keep your heart
I just want one more night like we did before falling apart.
Let me lay in your arms one last time, for old time sake,
kiss, hug, & make love before we finally walk away.



@Lonely_Phoenix

"One Last Time"

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 (la li he)

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 you

(Oh)
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 (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



@xquavius

I bet the conversation before they recorded this video went a little like this.

Kurt: "Ok so you're ready?"
Anna: "Yeah but uhh shouldn't we get some more musicians to help us out?"
Kurt: "No need"
Camera rolls
Kurt: "I'm a one man band!"
begins to play multiple instruments while running around
Anna: "Okay?...let's go!"

I loved how you & Anna thought out this video. An Unique one indeed.



All comments from YouTube:

@merdycepagtalunan3381

am i the only one who appreciates every time Kurt hurries to the next instrument? he's truly amazing

@leoflores5435

yes omfg a musical genius

@jejearianator472

again a ..maybe

@loav1

You wouldn't be asking this question if you open your eyes and look at literally ALL THE COMMENTS are saying this. Geez...

@tabeabussmann

Well eh they recorded the song before and now he just has to act....

@dontcare2952

@@tabeabussmann yes i know that, but still not wrong if we want to appreciate all the effort that he gives to make this video. I'm sorry if my english bad.

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@TreTzyTV

You always blow my mind Anna.... i love you.

@elizabethhitch2761

***** awww you guys are so cute xxxx love you both

@robertct06

Tretzy!!! there's a girl that looks like your gf at my school

@badiyajo

Awwe!! 😍

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