The Last Time (The Script song)
"The Last Time" is a song by Irish rock band The Script, released through Sony Music UK as the lead single from their sixth studio album, Sunsets & Full Moons, on 20 September 2019.[1]
"The Last Time" | ||||
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Single by The Script | ||||
from the album Sunsets & Full Moons | ||||
Released | 20 September 2019 | |||
Genre | Stadium rock, pop rock , pop | |||
Length | 3:16 | |||
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"The Last Time" on YouTube |
Background
Frontman Danny O'Donoghue said the song was written "about the intense feelings you experience when you realise you may be seeing the one you love [...] for the last time".[2]
Critical reception
Mike Wass of Idolator wrote that the track is a "throwback to the anthemic stadium-rock of Science & Faith and No Sound Without Silence" as well as a "bruised and battered breakup song" and "relatable and instantly catchy".[1] Beth Casteel of Substream Magazine described it as a "poignant little number".[3]
Music video
The music video was released the same day as the song and directed by Charles Mehling.[1] It was filmed in London and stars Polish model Anna Jagodzińska.[4]
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (2019–2020) | Peak position |
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Australia Digital Tracks (ARIA)[5] | 14 |
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[6] | 1 |
Czech Republic (Rádio Top 100)[7] | 10 |
Hungary (Single Top 40)[8] | 12 |
Ireland (IRMA)[9] | 29 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[10] | 13 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11] | 53 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] | 18 |
Scotland (OCC)[13] | 1 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[14] | 95 |
UK Singles (OCC)[15] | 32 |
Year-end charts
Chart (2019) | Position |
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Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[16] | 65 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[17] | Silver | 200,000![]() |
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References
- Wass, Mike (23 September 2019). "The Script Introduces Their 6th LP With 'The Last Time'". Idolator. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- Frometa, RJ (20 September 2019). "The Script Release New Single 'The Last Time'". Vents Magazine. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- Casteel, Beth (20 September 2019). "The Script share poignant new single 'The Last Time'". Substream Magazine. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (22 September 2019). "The Script return with new single The Last Time". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- "ARIA Australian Top 40 Digital Tracks" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. 30 September 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- "Ultratop.be – The Script – The Last Time" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
- "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – RADIO – TOP 100 and insert 202008 into search. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
- "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
- "Irish-charts.com – Discography The Script". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
- "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 47, 2019" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved 23 November 2019.
- "Dutchcharts.nl – The Script – The Last Time" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
- "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 30 September 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- "Swisscharts.com – The Script – The Last Time". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 30 September 2019.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
- "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2019". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
- "British single certifications – Script – The Last Time". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 15 December 2020.