The Last Song
Paley & Francis Lyrics

The core of Paley & Francis's song The Last Song is about the inevitability of endings and how we often choose to live in the moment, without concerning ourselves with the what, where or when. The song opens with a request to be shown how things are done, without needing to know the specifics of the situation, because ultimately, everything burns and goes up in smoke. The lyrics suggest that regardless of the details, we are all aware that things have a finite ending, and we'll lose everything we have at some point.

As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the ending being referred to is not limited to the song itself - it's talking about something bigger. The chorus repeats the idea that "this song always has an end," and life will eventually "piss it all away." The authors emphasize how we don't know where we're going or when we'll get there, but we keep on moving forward, caught up in the moment of our lives. The song is, in essence, a reminder to focus on the present moment and appreciate it while it lasts, as all things will come to an end eventually.

The lyrics also touch on a romantic relationship where one person is wholly devoted to the other, relying on them to make decisions and guide them through life. The partner being addressed is told that they are the best and that the singer is no fool to depend on them. They are encouraged to tell "pretty" lies to maintain the illusion of control over their lives, even though the relationship is built on darkness, and both partners are slowly losing themselves.