The Last Time

Gary Lightbody, Taylor Swift

About The Last Time

"The Last Time" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, taken from her fourth studio album, Red (2012). It was released as the seventh and final single from the album. One of two collaborations on Red, the song features Irish singer Gary Lightbody of the band Snow Patrol. The artists co-wrote the song with its producer, Jacknife Lee. "The Last Time" is an alternative rock song, with influences of folk rock. It was added to the playlist of British national radio station BBC Radio 2 on October 19, 2013, and officially impacted contemporary hit radio in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2013.  


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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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Gary Lightbody

Gary Lightbody (born 15 June 1976) is a Northern Irish musician and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the alternative rock band Snow Patrol. more »

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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.
Album Information
This song is part of Taylor Swift's fourth studio album "Red," which was released in October 2012.
Songwriting Credit
The song was written by Gary Lightbody and Taylor Swift. Jacknife Lee, a long-time collaborator with Snow Patrol, co-produced the song with Swift.
Genre Classification
The 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.
Debut Performance
"The Last Time" was performed live for the first time on November 1, 2013, on The X Factor UK.
Music Video Release
The music video for "The Last Time" was released on November 15, 2013, on Vevo and YouTube.
Chart Information
Despite not being released as a single, the song managed to chart in the top 100 in Canada and the UK.
Uniqueness
"The Last Time" is the only collaboration with another artist featured on the entire "Red" album.
Concept and Theme
The 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.
General Reception
The song received generally positive reviews, with critics praising the raw emotion in the lyrics and the duo's harmonious vocals.
Impact on Swift's Career
This 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.
Awards and Recognition
While 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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