The Last Time
Gary Lightbody, Taylor Swift
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I found myself at your door, just like all those times before But I'm not sure how I got there All roads, they lead me here I imagine you are home, in your room, all alone And you open your eyes into mine and everything feels better Right before your eyes I'm breaking No past, no reasons why Just you and me This is the last time I'm asking you this Put my name at the top of your list This is the last time I'm asking you why You break my heart in the blink of an eye, eye, eye You find yourself at my door, just like all those times before You wear your best apology But I was there to watch you leave And all the time to let you in, just for you to go again Disappear when you come back Everything is better And right before your eyes I'm aching Run fast, nowhere to hide Just you and me This is the last time I'm asking you this Put my name at the top of your list This is the last time I'm asking you why You break my heart in the blink of an eye, eye, eye This is the last time you tell me I've got it wrong This is the last time I say it's been you all along This is the last time I let you in my door This is the last time, I won't hurt you anymore, ohh This is the last time I'm asking you this Put my name at the top of your list This is the last time I'm asking you why You break my heart in the blink of an eye This is the last time I'm asking you this (This is the last time I'm asking you this) Put my name at the top of your list (Put my name at the top of your list) This is the last time I'm asking you why (This is the last time I'm asking you why) You break my heart in the blink of an eye (You break my heart) This is the last time I'm asking you, last time I'm asking you, last time I'm asking you this This is the last time I'm asking you, last time I'm asking you, last time I'm asking you this This is the last time I'm asking you, last time I'm asking you, last time I'm asking you this This is the last time I'm asking you, last time I'm asking you, last time I'm asking you this
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Written by: Taylor Alison Swift, Gary Lightbody, Garret Noel Lee
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Collaboration Detail"The Last Time" is known as a collaborative work between Gary Lightbody, the lead vocalist of the band Snow Patrol, and American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.
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Album InformationThis song is part of Taylor Swift's fourth studio album "Red," which was released in October 2012.
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Songwriting CreditThe song was written by Gary Lightbody and Taylor Swift. Jacknife Lee, a long-time collaborator with Snow Patrol, co-produced the song with Swift.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is typically classified as a pop song, but it also has elements of alternative rock. This combination reflects the stylistic choices of both contributing artists.
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Debut Performance"The Last Time" was performed live for the first time on November 1, 2013, on The X Factor UK.
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Music Video ReleaseThe music video for "The Last Time" was released on November 15, 2013, on Vevo and YouTube.
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Chart InformationDespite not being released as a single, the song managed to chart in the top 100 in Canada and the UK.
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Uniqueness"The Last Time" is the only collaboration with another artist featured on the entire "Red" album.
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Concept and ThemeThe song's lyrics revolve around a failed relationship and its last chance to survive. It includes alternative rock influences and tender, heartfelt vocals from both artists.
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General ReceptionThe song received generally positive reviews, with critics praising the raw emotion in the lyrics and the duo's harmonious vocals.
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Impact on Swift's CareerThis song set the stage for Taylor Swift's foray into alternative rock on her subsequent album "1989" and led to more collaborations with other artists in the future.
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Awards and RecognitionWhile the song itself did not win any awards, the album "Red" on which it is featured was nominated for several awards, including the Grammy for Album of the Year.
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