Last Word
Victoria Williams · Other Songs - Victoria Williams
Tryin' to persuade me to subscribe?
I don't subscribe to newspapers
I'm sure I'll find out soon enough
So what if I am the last to know, that's tough
Who's gonna bury the last man when he dies?
All the money in the world can't help you
If the world's on fire, the world's on fire
You can't just go on
I used to think to talk behind sounds bad
And it would be ignored
I've read in the Good Book, someplace it says
Every word uttered will be accounted for, yeah
What's the last word, what's the password?
Anybody gonna say?
What's the last word, what's the password?
Anybody gonna say?
Out in Heaven
It's the lion laying down with the lamb
Yeah, in Heaven
All dinosaur look in the face of the angel man
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah
What's the last word, what's the password?
Anybody gonna say?
What's the last word, what's the password?
Anybody gonna say?
What's the last word, what's the password?
What's the last word, what's the password?
What's the last word, what's the password?
What's the last word, what's the password?
Those are a given, yeah, yeah
When we [Incomprehensible]
About Last Word
Victoria Williams' "Last Word" stands as a poignant addition to her catalog of soulful jazz and R&B interpretations. Recorded during the mid-1990s, the track exemplifies her ability to blend classic standards with a contemporary, intimate vocal approach. Williams has built a reputation for reimagining timeless songs, often drawing from the same era that produced her work on albums like *Loose*. Her delivery on this recording captures a reflective mood, characteristic of her style which prioritizes emotional resonance over technical flash. The song fits within a broader context of her live performances and studio recordings from the 1994 to 1995 period, showcasing her commitment to authentic expression in the jazz-pop genre. Listeners often associate her work with a specific atmospheric quality that honors the original compositions while asserting a distinct personal voice.