Last Request
paolonutini Lyrics
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Remember it's just you and me
Don't sell out, bow out
Remember how this used to be
I just want you closer
Is that alright?
Baby let's get closer tonight
Grant my last request
And just let me hold you
Don't shrug your shoulders
Lay down beside me
Sure I can accept that we're going nowhere
But one last time just go there
Lay down beside me
Oh, I've found, that I'm bound
To wander down that one way road
Oh, and I realize all about your lies
But I'm no wiser than the fool I was before
I just want you closer
Is that alright?
Baby let's get closer tonight
Grant my last request
And just let me hold you
Don't shrug your shoulders
Lay down beside me
Sure I can accept that we're going nowhere
But one last time just go there
Ooh, lay down beside me
Oh, baby, baby, baby
Tell me how can, how can this be wrong?
Grant my last request
And just let me hold you
Don't shrug your shoulders
Lay down beside me
Sure I can accept that we're going nowhere
But one last time let's go there
Lay down beside me
Grant my last request
And just let me hold you
Don't shrug your shoulders
Lay down beside me
Sure I can accept that we're going nowhere
But one last time let's go there
Lay down beside me
Oh, oh, yeah, lay down beside me
One last time let's go there
Lay down beside me
The lyrics of Paolo Nutini's "Last Request" are about a plea from a person to their lover, asking for one last moment of intimacy and closeness before they admit that their relationship is over. The song begins with a request to slow down and remember how things were, urging the lover not to sell out and bow out of the relationship. There is a desire for the person to be closer to their lover, to connect with them on an intimate level one last time. The singer seems to be accepting the reality that the relationship is ending but still wants an opportunity to be close with their lover again, even if it's just for one last night.
They go on to say that they recognize that their relationship is going nowhere and that they understand the truth about their lover's lies, but they want to hold on to this last moment of connection. The repeated plea to "grant my last request" is a desperate plea from the singer to be held by their lover one last time before they part ways. The song's message is melancholic but ultimately relatable, as it speaks to the desire to hold onto a relationship even as it slips away.
Overall, "Last Request" is a raw and emotional song that explores the complexities of relationships and the desire for closeness and intimacy even as a relationship comes to a close.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow down, lie down
Take a moment to relax and rest.
Remember it's just you and me
Let's focus on our connection without external distractions.
Don't sell out, bow out
Don't compromise our values, leave if it's necessary.
Remember how this used to be
Think back to when things were simpler and less complicated.
I just want you closer, Is that alright?
I desire more intimacy in our relationship.
Baby let's get closer tonight
Let's work on our closeness and intimacy tonight.
Grant my last request, And just let me hold you
Please give me one last moment of physical intimacy with you.
Don't shrug your shoulders, Lay down beside me
Please participate and be present with me.
Sure I can accept that we're going nowhere
I understand that our relationship may not progress any further.
But one last time just go there
Let's indulge in one final intimate moment.
Oh, I've found, that I'm bound, To wander down that one way road
I feel trapped in this unfulfilling relationship with no way out.
Oh, and I realize all about your lies, But I'm no wiser than the fool I was before
I know that you've lied to me, but I'm still foolishly holding on to our relationship.
Oh, baby, baby, baby, Tell me how can, how can this be wrong?
I'm questioning how our intimate moment together could possibly be wrong.
One last time let's go there, Lay down beside me
Let's savor one final moment of intimacy together.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIM DUGUID, MATHEW WILLIAM BENBROOK, MATT BENBROOK, PAOLO GIOVANNI NUTINI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@genial-aziz9180
"Last Request"
Slow down, lie down,
Remember it's just you and me.
Don't sell out, bow out,
Remember how this used to be.
I just want you closer,
Is that alright?
Baby, let's get closer tonight
[Chorus:]
Grant my last request,
And just let me hold you.
Don't shrug your shoulders,
Lay down beside me.
Sure I can accept that we're going nowhere,
But one last time let's go there,
Lay down beside me
Oh, I've found, that I'm bound
To wander down that one way road.
And I realise all about your lies
But I'm no wiser than the fool that I was before.
I just want you closer,
Is that alright?
Baby, let's get closer tonight
[Chorus]
Oh, baby, baby, baby,
Tell me how can, how can this be wrong?
[Chorus 2x]
Yeah, lay down beside me.
One last time let's go there,
Lay down beside me
@dbg6227
My dad's funeral song. Whenever it comes on, I make sure I listen to it all completely. I'll make you proud.
@philipc5824
Thoughts with u kid.x
@bradleyhall2079
He's Proud!
@rokmysoxbaby
Such a powerful song in that context. Sorry for your loss.
@MrLincolndaman
Rest in peace, chin up brother he's waiting for you
@lukewallace87
jesus, thinking of you pal.
@Mad4beer
My dad introduced me to Paulo when I was about 6, he passed away when I was 8. I’m now 20. I’m still listening to this legend sing to this day . I can’t help but feel closer to my dad listening to Paulo sing and the pure emotion in his voice just gives me chills . Thank you Dad for showing me Paulo and thank you Paulo for bringing me closer to my Dad ❤❤❤
@Paul-df8bd
Sorry for your loss, autumn soothing song
@irenebichi8933
Fantastica❤❤❤
@ams09121974
❤❤❤ am sure he's watching over you proudly