Skillet - The Last Night Lyrics
Lyrics
You come to me with scars on your wrist
You tell me this will be the last night feeling like this
I just came to say goodbye
Didn't want you to see me cry, I'm fine
But I know it's a lie
This is the last night you'll spend alone
Look me in the eyes so I know you know
I'm everywhere you want me to be
The last night you'll spend alone
I'll wrap you in my arms and I won't let go
I'm everything you need me to be
Your parents say everything is your fault
But they don't know you like I know you
They don't know you at all
I'm so sick of when they say
It's just a phase, you'll be OK, you're fine
But I know it's a lie
This is the last night you'll spend alone
Look me in the eyes so I know you know
I'm everywhere you want me to be
The last night you'll spend alone
I'll wrap you in my arms and I won't let go
I'm everything you need me to be
The last night away from me
The night is so long when everything's wrong
If you give me a hand
I will help you hold on
Tonight, tonight
This is the last night you'll spend alone
Look me in the eyes so I know you know
I'm everywhere you want me to be
The last night you'll spend alone
I'll wrap you in my arms and I won't let go
I'm everything you need me to be
I won't let you say goodbye
And I'll be your reason why
The last night away from me
Away from me
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Skillet- The Last Night-Lyrics
Meaning & Inspiration
Released in 2006 as part of the album *Comatose*, Skillet's "The Last Night" offers a powerful and deeply spiritual message that resonates with anyone grappling with the human condition and the hope found in divine redemption. The song delves into the profound realization of one's spiritual state, a moment of clarity that often precedes transformation. It speaks to that critical juncture where the familiar world of sin and despair is seen for what it truly is, a temporary dwelling before an eternal reckoning. This theme strongly echoes the biblical call to wakefulness and repentance. Just as Paul urges believers in Romans 13:11 to "wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed," "The Last Night" captures the essence of this spiritual awakening. The lyrics paint a picture of a soul recognizing the ephemeral nature of worldly comforts and the stark reality of impending judgment, prompting a desperate plea for deliverance. This mirrors the urgency found in Isaiah 55:6, where it says, "Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near," underscoring the opportune moment for seeking God's grace. The song’s narrative is a testament to the transformative power of recognizing one's need for a Savior, a concept central to Christian faith. It's a powerful reminder that life's true significance lies not in the fleeting moments we experience, but in the eternal destiny we choose. This perspective aligns with Jesus' own teachings in Matthew 16:26, "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?" "The Last Night" serves as a poignant, almost visceral, reminder of this eternal truth, encouraging a deep reflection on where our ultimate allegiance lies and inspiring a courageous embrace of the spiritual journey towards lasting peace.