Lyrics & Translation
Dive into Ariana Grande's "One Last Time," a powerful dance-pop anthem that transcends its original meaning to become a global symbol of resilience and remembrance. Through its relatable lyrics about regret and longing, and Grande's sincere vocal delivery, listeners can explore English vocabulary related to emotions, apologies, and acceptance. The song's simple yet impactful structure and catchy synth lines make it an accessible and memorable piece for language learners, while its profound connection to real-world events offers a unique cultural learning experience.
[English]
I was a liarI gave into 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
(come on)
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
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
Io coi jeans sempre uguali
tu giacca Armani
le firme sui muri
tu capi firmati
giochiamo al gioco delle differenze sociali
giochiamo al gioco delle differenze sociali
tu i viaggi, i regali, le fedi nuziali
noi al massimo a scambiarci le fedine penali
giochiamo al gioco delle differenze sociali
giochiamo al gioco delle differenze sociali
è stato un tipo da spiaggia o da bagnasciuga
meglio l'uomo con l'uxxello che con la tartaruga
il tuo capo è firmato il mio capo è incazzato
il tuo capo è firmato il mio capo è incazzato
And I know, and I know, and I know
she gives you everything but, boy, I couldn't give it to you
e sono diventato quello che hai sempre odiato
e sono diventato quello che hai sempre amato
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
I know I shouldn't fight it
at least I'm being honest
but stay with me a minute
I swear I'll make it worth it
'cause I don't want to be without you
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
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
Key Vocabulary
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Key Grammar Structures
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I was a liar
➔ Past Simple Tense
➔ The Past Simple is used to describe completed actions in the past. Here, it states a past fact about the speaker – they **were** a liar.
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I know, and I know, and I know
➔ Repetition for Emphasis
➔ The repeated use of 'I know' emphasizes the speaker's certainty and awareness of the situation. It conveys a sense of resignation and acceptance.
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she gives you everything but, boy, I couldn't give it to you
➔ Contrastive Conjunction ('but')
➔ The word **'but'** introduces a contrast between what 'she' provides and what the speaker is capable of. It highlights the speaker's inadequacy.
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baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart
➔ Conditional Clause ('if')
➔ The **'if'** clause introduces a hypothetical situation – the possibility that the person has feelings for another woman. The speaker states their indifference to this possibility.
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Io coi jeans sempre uguali tu giacca Armani
➔ Parallel Structure (Italian)
➔ This line uses a parallel structure to highlight the social and economic differences between the speaker and the other person. **'Io coi jeans sempre uguali'** mirrors **'tu giacca Armani'**.
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e sono diventato quello che hai sempre odiato
➔ Past Perfect Tense (Italian)
➔ The **'sono diventato'** (I have become) combined with the past participle 'odiato' (hated) forms the Past Perfect. It indicates an action completed *before* another point in the past – the speaker becoming someone the other person hated.
