Story Behind The Song
Mike wrote lyrics for the chorus at work, and brought the idea to the table, despite his original plans to use it as a personal song. The intro formed out of a jam session at practice. All the pieces fit together well, and the song became a mainstay.
Song Description
One Last Time will stick to a first time listener's memory like honey. Once you here the song, you will be singing the tune in your car everyday.
Song Length |
4:55 |
Genre |
Rock - Modern, Rock - Alternative |
Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Nonviolent, Moving |
Subject |
General |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
ONE LAST TIME
You know we all believe in time
The sturdy heartbeat of our lives
We never think of letting go
We never learned to take things slow
And in the corners of my mind
Where all our memories reside
It hurts me to apologize
It means I?ve hurt you one last time
Take everything we?ve never tried
The mysteries we hide behind
And laugh them off to stay alive
We?re victims of this place and time
(chorus)
Go on without me
Just try to save yourself
The tide is rising and
I can?t make it to the higher ground
Never believe these words
Were meant to be set in stone
Don?t forget me, won?t forget you
But I know we?ll both move on
And once again we justify
The victories that pass us by
And never stop to realize
Our ignorance will leave us blind
(chorus)
I know we?ll both move o