Someone's Final Song
Elton John · Blue Moves [1976]
He died when the house was empty,
When the maid had gone.
He put a pen to paper for one final song.
He wrote-
'Oh babe, it's the only way.
I know it's wrong but I can't stand
To go on living, to go on living, living life ths way.
And I don't know what the time is,
Or what the next line is.
Or how you're going to take the news.
But if I had my life again.
Ooh ooh
I wouldn't change a thing.
I'd let nobody - I'd let nobody
Stand inside my shoes.
Oh something's gotten hold of me,
This home is not the home it used to be.
I've gathered dust like the dying flowers,
And I've drunk myself sober - oh oh
After hours and hours.'
When the maid had gone.
He put a pen to paper for one final song.
He wrote-
'Oh babe, it's the only way.
I know it's wrong but I can't stand
To go on living, to go on living, living life ths way.
And I don't know what the time is,
Or what the next line is.
Or how you're going to take the news.
But if I had my life again.
Ooh ooh
I wouldn't change a thing.
I'd let nobody - I'd let nobody
Stand inside my shoes.
Oh something's gotten hold of me,
This home is not the home it used to be.
I've gathered dust like the dying flowers,
And I've drunk myself sober - oh oh
After hours and hours.'
Someone's Final Song
Released on the 1976 album Blue Moves, "Someone's Final Song" stands as a poignant song in Elton John's discography, reflecting the emotional depth characteristic of his mid-career work. The track exemplifies the singer-songwriter tradition, blending melodic sensibilities with introspective lyrics that explore themes of loss and closure. As part of the broader catalog that includes iconic tracks like "Candle in the Wind" and "Sacrifice," this recording contributes to the enduring legacy of John's ability to craft narratives of human experience. The song remains a testament to his skill in creating music that resonates across generations, capturing the essence of a life lived and a story told through sound.