Last Dance
Raveonettes The Lyrics
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Smeared beside
I adore you
I always have
And every time you overdose
I rush to intensive care
Another said I stare
Before you disappear
If this is the last dance, this is the last dance
Then, save it me baby
If this is the last dance, this is the last dance
Then, save it me baby
Ooh, ooh
Then save it for me baby
Ooh, ooh
Then, save it me baby
Your addiction
And you are in love
Not star crossed
I wait my turn
And every time you overdoes
I rush to Intensive Care
Another said I stare
Before you disappear
If this is the last dance, this is the last dance
Then, save it me baby
If this is the last dance, this is the last dance
Then, save it me baby
Ooh, ooh
Then save it for me baby
Ooh, ooh
Then, save it for me baby
I wanna know, I wanna know
If it's the last, if it's the last
Dance
I wanna know, I wanna know
Baby, baby, please
If this is the last dance, this is the last dance
Then, save it me baby
If this is the last dance, this is the last dance
Then, save it me baby
Ooh
Then save it for me baby
Ooh (This is the last dance, this is the last dance)
Then, save it for me baby
The Raveonettes' song "Last Dance" captures the complicated relationship between the singer and the person they love, who is struggling with addiction. The lyrics open with the singer observing the aftermath of a drug overdose, with lipstick smudged by the person's side. Despite the destructive nature of the addiction, the singer affirms their love for the person, declaring "I adore you, I always have." Every time the person overdoses, the singer rushes to intensive care, indicating a pattern of breaking and repairing the relationship. The singer also notes that others see them staring at the person as they fade away, perhaps suggesting that the relationship is an open secret or that the addiction is a public affair.
The chorus of the song begs the person to "save the last dance for me." This could have a few interpretations - one, it could be a request for a final moment of closeness before the person overdoses and potentially dies. Two, it could be an appeal to make the most of the time they have left before the person's addiction destroys the relationship for good. Either way, the singer is pleading with the person to hold onto love and connection in the face of destruction.
Overall, "Last Dance" is a poignant depiction of a tumultuous relationship, grappling with addiction, love, and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Your lipstick
I love everything about you, even the way your lipstick smears.
Smeared beside
Your smudged lipstick is a reminder or an indicator of your presence.
I adore you
I love you deeply and passionately.
I always have
I have loved you from the beginning or for a long time.
And every time you overdose
Whenever you take too much of something, I am worried about you and rush to take care of you.
I rush to intensive care
I am so concerned and protective of you that I will go out of my way to ensure you are taken care of.
Another said I stare
Others have noticed how much I care about you and how I watch over you, perhaps with a sense of suspicion or jealousy.
Before you disappear
Before you leave, before something happens to you, I am here for you.
If this is the last dance, this is the last dance
If this is our final moment together, then I want it to be special.
Then, save it me baby
Please let this moment be for me, to cherish and remember.
Your addiction
The thing that you desire and can't live without has a hold on you.
And you are in love
You have feelings of deep affection or passion for someone or something that is not reciprocated.
Not star crossed
Our love is not doomed to fail or suffer from unfortunate circumstances beyond our control.
I wait my turn
I am patient and willing to wait my turn to have my moment with you.
I wanna know, I wanna know
I am curious and eager to know something from you.
If it's the last, if it's the last
If this is truly our final moment together, then I want it to be meaningful and significant.
Dance
This moment we have together, whether it is dancing or doing something else, is precious and unforgettable.
Baby, baby, please
I am begging or imploring you to listen to me, to give me this moment together.
Then save it for me baby
Please don't let this moment go to waste, save it for me to remember and cherish.
Ooh (This is the last dance, this is the last dance)
Expressing emotional and visceral response to the moment with a cry or a moan.
Then, save it for me baby
Let this moment be for me to remember and look back on with joy and fondness.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: THOMAS TROELSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MaskedGamer
This is one of the best songs in Rock Band 3. :)
@herbertrichard614
Is that a gay video game? Not that there is anything wrong with that.
@kenmasters234
Yes π₯°
@GreenMagicMachine
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@GreenMagicMachine
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@juanantonioluna7227
yes
@pepman423
this song always makes me feel that feeling of both happyness and sadness at the same time just like nostalgia
@liquidsquid101
The magic of music my friend. I feel the same
@3Dartist247
This track came already installed on an mp3 player I bought, and it's the only one I wouldn't consider deleting. What a sweet song. The video is corny but cute and fun. Glad to finally hear The Raveonettes.
@teshua
You must have bought a Sandisk like me. Mine had this song too, and I really liked it.