Last Day of Our Love
The Bird and the Bee Lyrics

The Bird and the Bee's "Last Day of Our Love" is a melancholic yet poignant ballad about a relationship that has reached its tragic end. The song is structured in two separate verses, with the first one describing the first day of the couple's love and its hopeful beginning, while the second one portrays the last day of their romance and its unavoidable demise. The singer reminisces about the incense and the flower that their partner brought to them on the first day and laments that their love couldn't last.

The chorus repeats the lines "There is nothing left to do or say, we tried our very best, and as we clear away all the scraps of our happiness, I feel an ache in my chest." These lyrics signify the singer's resignation, his or her acceptance that they have done all they could, and it was not enough to save their love. The second half of the chorus changes slightly, with the singer acknowledging that they still have one more tear to cry.

Although the lyrics are straightforward, the melody and the production of the song add an extra layer of emotion to the words. The use of a soft synth sound, subdued drums, and muted guitar chords creates a dreamy, ethereal atmosphere that matches the songs' melancholic lyrics. Alexis Krauss's and Inara George's soft, emotive vocals blend seamlessly, creating a perfect harmony that adds to the song's wistful feel.