Paper Route is composed of Chad Howat (bass, piano, programming), J.T. Daly (vocals, keyboards, percussion), Andy Smith (vocals, guitars, harmonica), and Gavin McDonald (drums). Howat, Daly, and Smith first began playing together late at night after a previous musical endeavor had disbanded. Paste magazine deemed Paper Route an artist to watch.
From late July through August 2008, Paper Route was part of the Final Riot Tour, with Paramore, Phantom Planet, and Jack's Mannequin. They have also toured with Copeland and Passion Pit.
In early 2008, the TV show One Tree Hill featured Paper Route songs in the episodes "Life Is Short" and "Cryin' Won't Help You Now". The band's song "Last Time" was chosen to be the theme song for the August 31, 2008 Nike+ Human Race.
The band's major label debut, Absence, was issued on Universal Records on April 28, 2009. The album reached #13 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.
Last Time
Paper Route Lyrics
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Making beds in an alleyway, so I can dream of a better day
Is there anyone left who will understand I'm made of flesh and bone
I tried to tell you on the telephone, all I needed was a stepping stone
This is the last time I'm gonna let you down
It's finally over
It's finally over
Every time I try to go to sleep, you flood my memory
Though I live like an absentee, all I care is that you'll reach for me
I'm gonna burn that bridge and build a home, with out roots weaving underground (let you go)
Commitment had such a threatening sound, we saw that wall and we tore it down
This is the last time I'm gonna turn around
It's finally over
It's finally over
This is the last time I'm gonna let you down
It's finally over
It's finally over
[Bridge]
This is the last time I'm gonna turn around
It's finally over
It's finally over
This is the last time I'm gonna let you down
It's finally over
It's finally over
Let me hold your hand my dear, at least until the smoke has cleared
Our love has turned towards your eye, I don't know why I go in circles
Would I be a fool to think that I could find recovery
In every single wrong made right, I don't know why I go in circles
The lyrics to Paper Route's song "Last Time" are about a person who is struggling to hold onto their relationship, but ultimately realizes that it is time to let go. The first verse sets the tone for the song with the lyrics, "I don't wanna give up, again, my love, and live like a runaway. Making beds in an alleyway, so I can dream of a better day." The singer is reflecting on their past experiences and the mistakes they've made in relationships. They want to hold onto their love, but they fear that they will end up alone and struggling again.
The chorus repeats the phrase, "This is the last time I'm gonna let you down. It's finally over." The singer has come to the realization that it is time to end the relationship and move on with their life. They don't want to keep hurting their partner or holding onto something that is not working.
The second verse talks about the difficulty of letting go, with the lyrics, "Every time I try to go to sleep, you flood my memory. Though I live like an absentee, all I care is that you'll reach for me." The singer admits that they still have feelings for their partner and they are struggling to let go. However, they know that it is necessary for them to move forward and build a better life for themselves.
Overall, "Last Time" is a song about the pain of letting go of a relationship that is not working, but the hope that comes with moving on and starting anew.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna give up, again, my love, and live like a runaway
I am unwilling to give up on love and live like a fugitive once more
Making beds in an alleyway, so I can dream of a better day
I am living a destitute life, yet I am hopeful for a better future
Is there anyone left who will understand I'm made of flesh and bone
I wonder if there's anyone who can empathize with my humanity
I tried to tell you on the telephone, all I needed was a stepping stone
I made an attempt to communicate that all I needed was a platform to succeed
Every time I try to go to sleep, you flood my memory
My memories of you haunt me every night I try to sleep
Though I live like an absentee, all I care is that you'll reach for me
Even though I'm not there, I still long for your touch
I'm gonna burn that bridge and build a home, with out roots weaving underground (let you go)
I plan to let go, destroying our relationship completely and start anew
Commitment had such a threatening sound, we saw that wall and we tore it down
The prospect of commitment intimidated us, but we still went ahead and destroyed the barrier between us
Let me hold your hand my dear, at least until the smoke has cleared
Let us hold hands until the confusion settles down
Our love has turned towards your eye, I don't know why I go in circles
Our love is now focused on you, yet I am perplexed by my indecisiveness
Would I be a fool to think that I could find recovery
Is it foolish to believe I can recover from this heartache?
In every single wrong made right, I don't know why I go in circles
Despite fixing everything that went wrong, I'm still stuck in this vicious cycle
This is the last time I'm gonna let you down
This time, I will not disappoint you anymore
It's finally over
We've finally come to an end
Contributed by Layla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.