The Last Time
Eurythmics · Boxed [2005]
You were standing in the rain.
You were waiting at the station
For the last connecting train.
Well - who will you go to
When there's no-one to betray?
And I said - who will you go to
When your best friend turns away?
Hey hey...
Last time you're gonna let me down.
Last time you're gonna
Fool around with me...
There's a garden full of roses,
There's a necklace full of pearls.
You have come to take the roses
To give to other girls.
Well - I am just a pretty thing
You wanted for a day.
There is nothing left between us
There is nothing left to say...
Hey hey...
People like you
Can be so mean.
People like you
Just don't come clean.
The Last Time - Eurythmics
Released on the 2005 compilation album Boxed, 'The Last Time' stands as a powerful late-career statement from the duo Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart. The track exemplifies the band's enduring ability to blend electronic textures with anthemic vocal delivery, maintaining the sophisticated pop sensibilities established in their 1980s peak. While the song does not replicate the raw energy of their earlier work, it demonstrates a refined maturity in their songwriting and production choices. As part of the group's extensive discography, the recording serves as a testament to their continued relevance and artistic evolution well into the new millennium, offering a polished yet emotionally resonant listening experience that honors their legacy.