One Last Chance
j.period & notorious big Lyrics

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Just one last kiss
Before I walk out the door
I'm gonna hold you tighter
Than I ever did before

And I, I never promised you
The things you promised me
And I, I can't justify

The way it's gotta be

[Chorus]
And the good times are the best times
The bad times fade away
The good times are forever
But now, baby, the last time is today

Just one more night
There's no time for anymore
I'm gonna tell you something
That you've never heard before

But I, I can't find the words
To ease your lovers pain
And I, I know the feeling's gone
I can feel it in my veins

[Chorus]

One last kiss

[Chorus]

One last kiss

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to J.Period & Notorious B.I.G.'s "One Last Chance" describe a character who is leaving a relationship, but wants to share a final moment with their partner. They express their desire to hold their partner closer than before and apologize for not being able to meet the expectations that were set for them. The character acknowledges that the relationship had good and bad times, but the bad times will fade away with time, and the good times will remain forever. However, the present moment is the last time they will be together and they want to make it special.

The lyrics highlight the complexities of relationships and the difficulty of ending them. Even when one person wants to move on, there is often a desire to hold onto the memories and intimacy shared with their partner. The lyrics also show the importance of cherishing the moments shared with loved ones, even when they come to an end.

Line by Line Meaning

Just one last kiss
A final kiss before leaving

Before I walk out the door
Before departing from your life

I'm gonna hold you tighter
I will embrace you more intensely

Than I ever did before
More than I have ever held you

And I, I never promised you
I never made any guarantee to you

The things you promised me
You didn't follow through on the commitments you made

And I, I can't justify
I can't explain or defend

The way it's gotta be
The decision that needs to be made

And the good times are the best times
The joyful moments are the most memorable

The bad times fade away
The unpleasant memories disappear

The good times are forever
The happy moments are timeless