The song 'One Last Time' by Ariana Grande portrays a sense of regret and longing for a past relationship. The singer acknowledges their mistakes and expresses a desire to make amends, even if only temporarily. The metaphor of 'taking you home' symbolizes the singer's wish to have one final moment of closeness before letting go, emphasizing the emotional struggle of wanting to hold on despite knowing it's time to move on.
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Themes
Regret and longing
• I don't deserve it, I know I don't deserve it
• I should've done you better 'cause you don't want a liar
• I know I should've fought it, at least I'm being honest
Desire for reconciliation
• I promise after that, I'll let you go
• Can't you forgive me? At least just temporarily
• So one last time I need to be the one who takes you home
Feeling of inadequacy
• But, boy, I couldn't give it to you
• Feel like a failure 'cause I know that I failed you
• I got nothing here without you