Trevor McNevan began the band in Peterborough, Ontario, a city northeast of Toronto, where he went to high school. Joel Bruyere, born in Brantford, Ontario, was McNevan's childhood friend who had moved away but remained in contact with him. Drummer Steve Augustine is from Hamilton, Ontario. Trevor's first band was Oddball, which featured Dave Smith on guitar, Tim Baxter on bass and Trevor's cousin, Three Days Grace's Neil Sanderson, on drums. Oddball recorded only one album, Shutterbug, which was released in 1995. McNevan is the founding member of TFK (along with original guitarist Dave Smith), formed in 1997 in Peterborough, Ontario. McNevan came up with TFK's name "symbolizing the point in our lives that we realize we can't make it on our own strength". He has written and released 6 TFK albums to date.
Last Words
Thousandfootkrutch Lyrics
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This might be the last chance I get
I'm sorry I left you I'm living in a world of regret
Don't cry if you can hear me
I never meant to hurt you dearly
I'm so wrong sincerely stop take life seriously
These are the last words
When everything falls away from you
Take these words and know that
the world is not worth leaving
there's so much I've done wrong
Since I left it hit me so strong
Take my hand and lets walk through
All the times I've lied and hurt you
Those people please love them
Don't hate them we're not above them
You can have everything but have nothing
Listen I've got to tell you something
These are the last words
I'm ever gonna get to say to you
When everything falls away from you
Take these words and know that
the world is not worth leaving
Last words I'll ever really get to say to you
So listen very carefully to what I'm saying
Life is more then just the games your playing
If there was ever one thing
I could ever get across to you
I'd tell you not to say the things you do
And tell my mother that I love her too
No matter what life pulls ya through
You've got what its takes to make it through
And if I was you I'd get down on my knees and pray
Thank God in the morning for another day
'cause These are the last words
I'm ever gonna get to say to you
When everything falls away from you
Take these words and know that
the world is not worth leaving
Last words I'll ever really get to say to you
So listen very carefully to what I'm saying
Life is more then just the games you're playing
Life is more than just the games you're playing!
The song "Last Words" by Thousandfootkrutch is a powerful call for listeners to take life seriously and appreciate what they have. The song is framed as a letter to a loved one, possibly a parent or a romantic partner, who the singer fears they may never see or speak to again. The singer expresses deep regret for past mistakes and for hurting their loved one, but also offers words of encouragement and advice. They urge their loved one to love others and not hold onto hate, as well as to appreciate the value of life and all that it has to offer.
The key message of this song is that life is precious and should be cherished, as we never know when it may be taken from us. The singer encourages their loved one to take responsibility for their actions and treat others with kindness and respect. The use of phrases such as "listen very carefully" and "take life seriously" underscores the urgency and importance of the message. Ultimately, the singer wants their loved one to know that life is worth living, even in the face of difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear loved one Please listen
The singer is addressing someone they care about and urging them to pay attention.
This might be the last chance I get
The singer knows they may not have another opportunity to speak to the listener.
I'm sorry I left you I'm living in a world of regret
The singer is apologizing for leaving and expressing how they feel about it.
Don't cry if you can hear me
The artist is asking the listener not to cry if they can hear their words.
I never meant to hurt you dearly
The artist didn't intend to cause the listener any pain.
I'm so wrong sincerely stop take life seriously
The singer acknowledges their mistakes and urges the listener to take life seriously.
These are the last words
I'm ever gonna get to say to you
When everything falls away from you
Take these words and know that
the world is not worth leaving
The singer is emphasizing the importance of their words and reminding the listener that life is worth living.
there's so much I've done wrong
Since I left it hit me so strong
Take my hand and lets walk through
All the times I've lied and hurt you
Those people please love them
Don't hate them we're not above them
You can have everything but have nothing
Listen I've got to tell you something
The artist admits to doing wrong and wants to make amends. They urge the listener to love others and not to be materialistic.
Last words I'll ever really get to say to you
So listen very carefully to what I'm saying
Life is more then just the games your playing
The artist again reminds the listener that these are important words and that life is more meaningful than petty games.
If there was ever one thing
I could ever get across to you
I'd tell you not to say the things you do
And tell my mother that I love her too
No matter what life pulls ya through
You've got what its takes to make it through
And if I was you I'd get down on my knees and pray
Thank God in the morning for another day
The artist has a few final messages for the listener, including not saying hurtful things and expressing love for their mother. They also provide encouragement and suggest prayer as a source of strength.
'cause These are the last words
I'm ever gonna get to say to you
When everything falls away from you
Take these words and know that
the world is not worth leaving
The singer reiterates that these are important words and urges the listener to remember that life is valuable.
Life is more than just the games you're playing!
The artist ends with a powerful reminder that life is meaningful and shouldn't be reduced to childish games.
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