This Is the Last Time
Keane
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This is the last time That I will say these words I remember the first time The first of many lies Sweep it into the corner Or hide it under the bed Say these things they go away But they never do Something I wasn't sure of But I was in the middle of Something I forget now But I've seen too little of The last time You fall on me for anything you like Your one last line You fall on me for anything you like And years make everything alright You fall on me for anything you like And I, no I don't mind This is the last time That I will show my face One last tender lie and Then I'm out of this place So tread it into the carpet Or hide it under the stairs Just say that some things never die Well I tried and I tried Something I wasn't sure of But I was in the middle of Something I forget now But I've seen too little of The last time You fall on me for anything you like Your one last line You fall on me for anything you like And years make everything alright You fall on me for anything you like And I, no I don't mind The last time You fall on me for anything you like Your one last line You fall on me for anything you like And years make everything alright You fall on me for anything you like And I, no I don't mind
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Written by: Timothy James Rice-Oxley, Richard David Hughes, James Keith Warnock Sanger, Thomas Oliver Chaplin
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CTM Publishing
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11 facts about this song
Album Classification"This Is the Last Time" is a part of the album named "Hopes and Fears," which is the debut studio album by the British rock band Keane.
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Song ReleaseThe song was first released on 13 October 2003. However, it was re-released on 19 July 2004, due to the band's large success throughout that year.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its re-release, the song reached number 18 in the UK Singles Chart.
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SongwritingThe song was written by pianist Tim Rice-Oxley, drummer Richard Hughes, and singer Tom Chaplin. Their combined efforts presented a sonically appealing song that touched the hearts of many.
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Song Genre"This Is the Last Time" falls under the genre of alternative rock and piano rock, which is a significant break away from the traditional genres of rock music.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was shot in the year 2003 by Howard Greenhalgh, a renowned director who has directed videos for bands such as Peace, The 1975 and Years & Years, featuring a gravity-defying woman floating in the middle of a city.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally had a positive reception regarding "This Is the Last Time." Not only did it do well commercially, but its lyrical depth and musical arrangement were highly appreciated by many.
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Live PerformanceThe band usually uses this song to conclude their concerts, adding to the lasting effects of the piece.
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Song ThemeThe song revolves around a theme of unrequited love and the pain of parting.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists including Laura Michelle Kelly and Ren Harvieu have covered "This Is the Last Time."
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Platinum AlbumThe song is part of the "Hopes and Fears" album which went 9x Platinum in the UK, making it one of the best-selling albums in UK chart history.
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