The song touches on how past feelings make it difficult to walk away from a painful present. Musical Style
"This is the last time, that I will say these words / I remember the first time, the first of many lies." Keane - This Is The Last Time (Lyrics)
The lyrics describe a person trapped in a loop of broken promises and emotional fatigue. The song touches on how past feelings make
The title itself is ironic; it suggests the narrator has said "this is the last time" many times before. "You say you're sorry, you say you'll change
"You say you're sorry, you say you'll change / But you're still the same."
It starts with a steady, pulsing rhythm and builds into a powerful, layered chorus that mimics the rising frustration of the lyrics. Key Lyrics
"Tell me why I should believe you / When you don't even believe yourself?"