Your Last Friend Alive
White Fence Lyrics
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Hasn't even drawn a first step
Secondary sight
Dresses you for flight
And he's the only one to stop us crying
End of time
When you lost your spine
Your last friend alive
Was there with a string
In hopes that maybe you could see this time
Birth of crime
Have a dime?
Fire in the bedroom
It hurts so bad
You could always jump
From your second story bed
Your last friend alive
Is a friend of mine
The lyrics of White Fence's "Your Last Friend Alive" tell a story of a friend who stayed by their companion's side through thick and thin. The opening lines set the tone for the entire song, suggesting that the person's only true friend is someone who has yet to take a single step. The song speaks of the friend's loyalty, as they help dress the person up for a "flight" and stop them from crying.
The lyrics suggest that the person went through a tough time when they "lost their spine," but their friend was always there to offer a helping hand. Though no one brought them a giant stick, their last friend alive was there with a string, a small gesture hoping to help the person see things from a different perspective. The song mentions the birth of crime, ending with a question about a dime.
The lyricist's use of metaphors and imagery conveys a deeper meaning. The reference to the fire in the bedroom speaks of the pain that the person endures, and the suggestion of jumping from the second-story bed conveys the desperation they feel at times. Overall, the song speaks of companionship, loyalty, and hope, all through the metaphorical language that keeps the listener engaged and curious.
Line by Line Meaning
Your last friend alive
The only friend you have left who is still alive
Hasn't even drawn a first step
This friend has not yet taken any action to help you or themselves
Secondary sight
The second sense, a form of intuition or perception
Dresses you for flight
Prepares you to flee or escape
And he's the only one to stop us crying
This friend is the only one who can prevent us from crying
End of time
The end of everything
When you lost your spine
When you lost your courage or backbone
No one brought you a giant stick
Nobody helped you find a source of strength or support
Your last friend alive
The only friend you have left who is still alive
Was there with a string
This friend was present with a small amount of help or guidance
In hopes that maybe you could see this time
This friend had hoped that you could gain a new perspective or insight
Birth of crime
The beginning or emergence of criminal activity
Have a dime?
Do you have any money?
Fire in the bedroom
There is a fire burning in the bedroom
It hurts so bad
The situation is very painful or difficult
You could always jump
You have the option to jump or flee the burning room
From your second story bed
From the upstairs portion of your bed or sleeping area
Your last friend alive
The only friend you have left who is still alive
Is a friend of mine
This friend is also a friend of the singer
Writer(s): Tim Presley
Contributed by Alex N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
peacefleetcollective
Such a good album.
Tupac Chopra
Still such a good album
Caio Anthenor Batista Guimarães
Finco aqui novamente a bandeira de Lady Macgabs, do clã Araújo Xavier, rainha dos andalos e dominadora das músicas indie com menos de 10.000 do youtube.
doragonandpoet
It's sounds like Ray Davies. brilliant