Last Time
Shindig Lyrics
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but i was the one i could never fool.
now it's time that i admit to my mistakes.
it's not that i want to go like this,
but i was a choice i had to make.
my own self doubt makes me weak and i must say.
to you, i swear it's true.
and you don't need to cry,
i promise you tonight was the last time.
there's no reason to shed your tears
and there's no need to pray for me.
everyone has a purpose,
but mine i could never find.
to you, i swear it's true.
tonight i say goodbye.
and you don't need to cry,
i promise you tonight was the last time.
it's not that i want to go like this,
but it was a choice i had to make.
my own self doubt makes me
do what can't be undone.
to you, i swear it's true.
tonight i say goodbye.
and you don't need to cry,
i promise you tonight was the last time.
In this song, Shindig seems to be expressing his own personal struggles and internal conflicts. He starts off by saying that he tried to believe in himself, but ultimately, he was the only one he could never fool. He then admits to making mistakes and acknowledges that his own self-doubt has made him weak. However, he assures the listener that tonight is the last time he will make a choice like this, even though he does not want to leave.
Shindig then addresses the listener directly, telling them that they don't need to cry or pray for him. He believes that everyone has a purpose in life, but unfortunately, he has been unable to find his own purpose. He reiterates that he did not want to make this choice, but his self-doubt has caused him to do something that cannot be undone.
Overall, the lyrics express a sense of sadness and resignation, but also a sense of acceptance and closure. Shindig seems to be at peace with his decision, although it was a difficult one to make.
Line by Line Meaning
i tried to believe in all that i am,
I attempted to trust in myself completely, but unfortunately, I was unable to do so.
but i was the one i could never fool.
The person I was most unable to deceive was myself.
now it's time that i admit to my mistakes.
At this specific point, I must confess that I've made mistakes.
it's not that i want to go like this,
I don't desire to depart in this way.
but i was a choice i had to make.
Nevertheless, this was the decision I had to take.
my own self doubt makes me weak and i must say.
My personal lack of belief in myself makes me powerless, and I must acknowledge it.
to you, i swear it's true.
I testify to you that what I'm saying is genuine.
tonight i say goodbye.
At this moment, I'm bidding farewell.
and you don't need to cry,
You don't need to mourn or grieve.
i promise you tonight was the last time.
I guarantee you that this moment is the final time.
there's no reason to shed your tears
There is not an explanation to cause you to weep.
and there's no need to pray for me.
Praying for me is unnecessary.
everyone has a purpose,
Every person has a specific goal or objective.
but mine i could never find.
Unfortunately, I was unable to locate my own unique purpose.
it's not that i want to go like this,
I repeat, I do not want to leave under these conditions.
but it was a choice i had to make.
Yet again, this was the choice I was required to make.
my own self doubt makes me do what can't be undone.
My innate lack of trust in myself caused me to make an irreversible decision.
to you, i swear it's true.
Again, I affirm that what I'm declaring is factual.
tonight i say goodbye.
Once more, I'm saying farewell this evening.
and you don't need to cry,
Once more, you don't need to express your sorrow through tears.
i promise you tonight was the last time.
I assure you that this occasion marks my final departure.
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dean lawini
i could play this song a million times and never get tired of it love the shindig live versions of all the awesome songs
Ovalvox
Brian Jones on lead guitar makes this song the gem it is.
William Thomas
Just saw you boys a few month ago, thanks for keeping it real and what a excellent show. Keep playing, we need you!
Clark Kent
Charlie Watts an underrated drummer- a good steady beat like Ringo.
Namaste Om
he was ahead of the beat through most of this, so no he's not that great.
ricjan58
No comments yet? Oh well, thanks for posting this gem, one of the Stones best. Get well soon Mick. You are a true original my friend, the first and the best.
Maxim Popov
The best đź’™
Music Lover
Brian hypnotic lead guitar!
old sensei
Great song
Petr Slivinski
Brian the lost soul of the group who made the Rolling Stones possible! Then got shoved out. He looks clean and young here. If he had survived wonder what his life and looks would have turned out.