Last Time Forever

Squeeze

About Last Time Forever

"Last Time Forever" is the first single released from Squeeze's sixth album, Cosi Fan Tutti Frutti, and the band's first since 1982 (though main songwriters Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook had since recorded music as Difford & Tilbrook). The 12" version of the song, like the album version, contains brief samples from the film The Shining; the 7" version edits them out. The single reached number 45 on the UK Singles Chart. The b-side "Suites From Five Strangers" actually consists of five separate songs, each approximately one minute in length, and each written, performed and produced by one of Squeeze's five members. In order, the songs are listed on the record sleeve and label as follows: A: Jools Holland - Rock 'N Roll (That's) B: Gilson Lavis - Proxy Rock C: Chris Difford - The Practising Clarinet D: Glenn Tilbrook - Spideey Goes To Tobago E: Keith Wilkinson - Who Wants To Be A Legionnaire?Selections B, D and E are instrumentals. 


Year:
2005
4:14
50 
#1

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Did you ever read the words
That said love would end I read them tonight
Mistakes I can't defend
I didn't stop to think
And I upset her
I've said good night tonight the last time forever
I've said good night tonight the last time

I think of her tonight
She keeps me from my sleep but what can I do
With all of these memories
I used to be so shy
And hide my temper
I've said good night tonight the last time forever
I've said good night tonight the last time forever

It all went wrong when I grew jealous
I didn't realize my strength
Could take the life of one so precious
Together we were known as good friends

Did you ever read the words
That say I love you I read them tonight
But what good can they do
I regret what I have done
It wasn't clever
I've said good night tonight the last time forever
I've said good night tonight the last time forever
I've said good night tonight the last time

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Squeeze

Squeeze are a British band that came to prominence in the United Kingdom during the New Wave period of the late 1970s and continued recording successfully in the 1980s and 1990s. They are known in the UK for their hit songs "Cool for Cats", "Up the Junction", "Tempted", "Labelled With Love", "Black Coffee In Bed", "Another Nail in My Heart","Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)" and "Hourglass". Though not as commercially successful in the U.S., Squeeze had American chart hits with "Tempted", "Hourglass" and "853-5937", and they have a dedicated following there and continue to attract new fans. All of Squeeze's hits were written by band members Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, with the former penning the lyrics and the latter handling the composition. The duo we… more »

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Written by: CHRIS DIFFORD, GLENN TILBROOK

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Release Details
"Last Time Forever" is a song by British band Squeeze. It was released as a single in 1985 and also included on their sixth studio album, "Cosi Fan Tutti Frutti."
Chart Performance
Despite not being one of the band's biggest hits, the song managed to reach the 45th spot on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Last Time Forever" is notable for its dark and eerie imagery. It features the band members in various unsettling scenarios, including singer Glenn Tilbrook in a coffin and keyboardist Jools Holland surrounded by snakes.
Song Meaning
The song is a break-up anthem with lyrics expressing the despair of a relationship's end. The line, "This is the last time forever / It's the last time forever," signifies an ending and underscores the overall theme of finality.
Band's View
Glenn Tilbrook has described the song "Last Time Forever" as one of his least favourite Squeeze songs. He felt the track seemed forced and lacked the typical Squeeze charm.
Album Significance
The album "Cosi Fan Tutti Frutti," which included "Last Time Forever," marked a significant return for Squeeze as it was their first album after they reunited following a short break up.
Sound Sensibility
The song has a synth-pop sound, which was a popular genre during the mid-80s. It combined Squeeze's power-pop sensibilities with the electronic sound palette of new wave.
Artwork
The single's cover was designed by Rob O'Connor, and it is one of the most iconic Squeeze single covers.
Live Performances
Despite its poor reception among some band members, "Last Time Forever" has been included in Squeeze's setlist for various live performances over the years.
Critical Reception
While not one of the band's most popular or critically celebrated songs, "Last Time Forever" has been praised for its evocative lyrics and powerful theme of endings and finality.

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