The Last Time
Rolling Stones - The Lyrics
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But ya never listen to my advice
You don't try very hard to please me
With what you know it should be easy
Well this could be the last time
This could be the last time
Maybe the last time
Well, I'm sorry girl but I can't stay
Feelin' like I do today
It's too much pain and too much sorrow
Guess I'll feel the same tomorrow
Well this could be the last time
This could be the last time
Maybe the last time
I don't know, oh no, oh no
Well this could be the last time
This could be the last time
Maybe the last time
I don't know, oh no, oh no
Well I told you once and I told you twice
That someone will have to pay the price
But here's a chance to change your mind
'Cause I'll be gone a long, long time
Well this could be the last time
This could be the last time
Maybe the last time
I don't know, oh no, oh no
Last time baby
To say no more
Baby I don't know
Well I don't know
Well, I don't know
I don't know
Well, I don't know
Well, I don't know
Well, I don't know
Well, I don't know
Well, I don't know
Well, I don't know
Well, I don't know
The Rolling Stones' "The Last Time" is a song that expresses the singer's frustration with his partner's inability to listen and respond to his needs. He has already told her multiple times that she needs to try harder to please him, but she hasn't changed her behavior. The chorus, "This could be the last time," translates to the singer threatening to leave the relationship if his partner doesn't start listening to him. He doesn't want to feel the pain and sorrow that he's feeling right now, and he doesn't want to keep feeling that way in the future.
The lyrics are straightforward and simple, but they convey the message effectively. The repetition of "This could be the last time" emphasizes the gravity of the situation and increases the tension in the song. The singer is at the end of his rope, and he's tired of feeling ignored and unloved. He's giving his partner one final chance to make things right, but he's prepared to walk away if she doesn't.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I told you once and I told you twice
I have warned you repeatedly
But ya never listen to my advice
You ignore what I say
You don't try very hard to please me
You do not make an effort to make me happy
With what you know it should be easy
You should know how to please me, it's not that hard
Well this could be the last time
This might be the final occasion
Maybe the last time
Possibly the end
I don't know, oh no, oh no
I am unsure
Well, I'm sorry girl but I can't stay
I apologize, but I cannot remain
Feelin' like I do today
I am overwhelmed with emotions today
It's too much pain and too much sorrow
I am experiencing too much suffering and sadness
Guess I'll feel the same tomorrow
I will probably feel the same way tomorrow
That someone will have to pay the price
Someone will have to face the consequences
But here's a chance to change your mind
You have an opportunity to rethink your behavior
'Cause I'll be gone a long, long time
Since I will be absent for a long time
Last time baby
Final occasion, darling
To say no more
To indicate there will be no other chances
Baby I don't know
Darling, I am unsure
Well I don't know
I am uncertain
Well, I don't know
I am still uncertain
I don't know
I am unsure
Well, I don't know
I remain uncertain
Well, I don't know
I am still unsure
Well, I don't know
I am uncertain
Well, I don't know
I am still unsure
Lyrics © Abkco Music, Inc.
Written by: KEITH RICHARDS, MICK JAGGER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@spockboy
I'll always be a Beatles man but I find it absolutely impossible to listen to the Stones and NOT tap my feet or move up and down. They created some of the greatest grooves I have ever heard.
@Townshend909
SpockBoy very relatable being a huge Beatles fan as well.
@josehborba3004
Rolling stones rule 50 plus years of massise amazing world tours stones greatest stage performers.
@lyndoncmp5751
Led Zeppelin were better than both but it's hard not to like the Stones and Beatles too.
@spockboy
@@lyndoncmp5751 Lmao.
@sheilasweeney9831
A great band. Real musicians!
@Gravytrain1996
Greatest Rock and Roll band ever. Had all the hits, were able to adapt with the times and yet still hold their own identity. Their brotherhood has kept them together threw thick and thin for almost 60 years. Long Live the Stones!
@markb20
Right on every count.
@edwardmontalbano4683
The Beatles >. No question; better harmonies, better albums, better lyrics, ECT.
@granddukeofmecklenburg
Led Zeppelin, the Rolling stones, and Cream are all tied at #1 for me