One Last Time – English Lyrics

• By: Ariana Grande

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music can be a deeply moving experience, and Ariana Grande's "One Last Time" offers a powerful entry point into English. The song's clear and emotive lyrics about love, loss, and seeking forgiveness allow learners to connect with universal feelings while expanding their vocabulary. The repetitive chorus structure is excellent for reinforcing new phrases and understanding the nuances of expressing regret and desire. What makes this song particularly special is its transformation into a symbol of resilience and unity, making it not just a language lesson, but a cultural touchstone.

[English]

I want y'all to sing along, okay?

I was a liar, I gave in to the fire

I know I should've fought it, at least I'm being honest

Feel like a failure, 'cause I know that I failed you

I should've done you better, 'cause you don't want a liar

And I know, and I know, and I know she gives you everything

But boy, I couldn't give it to you

Come on!

And I know, and I know, and I know that you got everything

But I got nothing here without you

Ooh-ooh

So one last time

I need to be the one who takes you home

One more time

Oh

I promise after that, I'll let you go

Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart

All I really care is you wake up in my arms

One last time

I need to be the one who takes you home

I don't deserve it, I know I don't deserve it

But stay with me a minute, I swear I'll make it worth it

Can't you forgive me? At least just temporarily

I know that this is my fault, I should've been more careful

And I know, and I know, and I know she gives you everything

But boy, I couldn't give it to you

And I know, and I know, and I know that you got everything

But I got nothing here without you, baby

So one last time

I need to be the one who takes you home

One more time

I promise after that, I'll let you go

Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart

All I really care is you wake up in my arms

One last time

I need to be the one who takes you home

The one who takes you home

Oh

I know I should've fought it, at least I'm being honest, yeah

Ooh

But stay with me a minute, I swear I'll make it worth it, babe

'Cause I don't wanna be without ya

So one last time

I need to be the one who takes you home (babe)

One more time

I promise after that, I'll let you go

Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart, babe

All I really care is you wake up in my arms

One last time

I need to be the one who takes you home, yeah

One last time

I need to be the one who takes you home

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
liar /ˈlaɪər/ A1	noun - a person who tells lies
failed /feɪld/ A2	verb - to be unsuccessful
honest /ˈɑnɪst/ A1	adjective - truthful and sincere
deserve /dɪˈzɜrv/ B1	verb - to be worthy of something
forgive /fərˈɡɪv/ A2	verb - to stop being angry about something
temporary /ˈtɛmpərɛri/ B1	adjective - lasting for a limited time
careful /ˈkɛrfəl/ A1	adjective - taking care; cautious
worth /wɜrθ/ A2	adjective - deserving effort or attention
swear /swɛər/ A2	verb - to make a serious promise
wake /weɪk/ A1	verb - to stop sleeping
arms /ɑrmz/ A1	noun - the part of the body from the shoulder to the hand
home /hoʊm/ A1	noun - the place where one lives
promise /ˈprɑmɪs/ A1	noun - a declaration assuring something will be done verb - to commit to something
minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ A1	noun - a unit of time equal to 60 seconds
failure /ˈfeɪlʒər/ A2	noun - lack of success
heart /hɑrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood, often symbolic of emotion
everything /ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ/ A1	pronoun - all things