One Last Time – English Lyrics

• By: Ariana Grande
• Album: My Everything

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the poignant story behind Ariana Grande's "One Last Time," a moving exploration of love, loss, and the desire for closure. Learn how this dance-pop hit transformed into an anthem of hope and remembrance in the wake of tragedy, offering a powerful lesson in resilience and the importance of cherishing every moment.

[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 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

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
liar /ˈlaɪər/ A1	noun - a person who tells lies
failed /feɪld/ A2	verb - to be unsuccessful
honest /ˈɑnɪst/ A2	adjective - truthful and sincere
deserve /dɪˈzɜrv/ B1	verb - to be worthy of something
forgive /fərˈɡɪv/ B1	verb - to stop being angry or resentful toward someone
temporary /ˈtempərɛri/ B1	adjective - lasting for a limited time
careful /ˈkɛrfəl/ A2	adjective - cautious to avoid potential problems
worth /wɜrθ/ A2	adjective - having a value
swear /swɛər/ B1	verb - to make a serious promise
promise /ˈprɑmɪs/ A2	noun - a declaration assuring that one will do something verb - to undertake or commit oneself
wake /weɪk/ A1	verb - to stop sleeping
arms /ɑrmz/ A1	noun - the part of the body between the shoulder and the wrist
home /hoʊm/ A1	noun - the place where one lives
take /teɪk/ A1	verb - to get into one's hands, possession, or control
everything /ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ/ A1	pronoun - all things
nothing /ˈnʌθɪŋ/ A1	pronoun - not anything