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Riff: Taylor Swift – “The Last Time”

Oct 22, 2012

This is the last time I’m asking you why/ You break my heart in the blink of an eye

from The Last Time lyrics by Taylor Swift

Swift assumes a similar role to Martha Wainwright on this “Set The Fire To The Third Bar“-esque moody duet with Snow Patrol‘s Gary Lightbody. Addressing the to-and-fro tendencies of a constantly warring couple, its call-and-response may be simplistic but is arguably Red‘s most relatable moment.

Riff by Jon O'Brien

Jon O'Brien is a UK-based staff writer for SONGLYRICS. He holds a journalism degree from the University of Central Lancashire and has written thousands of biographies and reviews for Allmusic.com, among several other pieces for established music publications.

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