One Last Time – English Lyrics

• By: Ariana Grande

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the emotional world of "One Last Time" by Ariana Grande, a song that beautifully captures the complex feelings of regret, longing, and the desire for a final connection. Its relatable narrative about admitting fault and seeking closure offers a powerful and accessible way to engage with English lyrics, exploring vocabulary related to emotions, relationships, and heartfelt pleas. The song's memorable melody and universal themes make it an excellent choice for understanding nuanced English expressions in a captivating musical context.

[English]

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

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

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

I know I should've fought it, At least I'm being honest (yeah)

But stay with me a minute

I swear I'll make it worth it, babe

'Cause I don't wanna be without you

(Oh) So one last time

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

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

Thanks for listening!!!

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
liar /ˈlaɪər/ A2	noun - a person who tells lies
fire /faɪər/ A2	noun - the process of burning noun - passion or enthusiasm
fight /faɪt/ A2	verb - to try to win in a battle or contest
failure /ˈfeɪljər/ B1	noun - lack of success
honest /ˈɒnɪst/ B1	adjective - telling the truth
promise /ˈprɒmɪs/ B1	verb - to assure someone that you will definitely do something noun - a declaration assuring that one will do something
care /keər/ A2	verb - to feel concern or interest
deserve /dɪˈzɜːrv/ B2	verb - to be worthy of something
forgive /fərˈɡɪv/ B2	verb - to stop feeling angry or resentful
fault /fɔːlt/ B1	noun - a mistake or failing
careful /ˈkeərfəl/ B1	adjective - taking precautions to avoid mistakes
worth /wɜːθ/ B1	noun - the value of something
minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ A2	noun - a unit of time equal to sixty seconds
arms /ɑːrmz/ A1	noun - the limbs attached to the shoulders
temporary /ˈtempəreri/ B2	adjective - lasting for only a limited period of time

Key Grammar Structures

• I know I should've fought it

  ➔ Modal Perfect (should have + past participle)

  ➔ Expresses regret about a past action. "should've fought" means the speaker now regrets not fighting.

• Cause you don't want a liar

  ➔ Present Simple (negative)

  ➔ States a general truth or fact using "don't want". Shows habitual rejection of dishonesty.

• She gives you everything

  ➔ Present Simple (3rd person singular)

  ➔ Describes a habitual action/state with "gives". The -s ending is required for third-person singular subjects.

• But I couldn't give it to you

  ➔ Past Ability (could + not)

  ➔ Expresses past inability using "couldn't". Contrasts present capability with past limitation.

• I need to be the one who takes you home

  ➔ Defining Relative Clause (who)

  ➔ "who" introduces essential information about "the one". Cannot be omitted without changing meaning.

• I'll let you go

  ➔ Future Simple (will + base verb)

  ➔ Expresses future promise/decision using "will". Shows voluntary future action.

• Can't you forgive me?

  ➔ Negative Question (request/plea)

  ➔ Uses negative form "Can't you...?" to make emotional appeal. Implies expectation of positive answer.

• I should've been more careful

  ➔ Modal Perfect Passive (should have been + adjective)

  ➔ Combines regret (should have) with passive state (been + adjective). Shows retrospective self-criticism.

• I swear I'll make it worth it

  ➔ Verb + Object + Complement (make it worth it)

  ➔ Complex structure where "it" is object and "worth it" acts as adjective complement. Idiomatic meaning: compensate for effort/time.