Summary
"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]
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| Single by The Script | ||||
| from the album Sunsets & Full Moons | ||||
| Released | 20 September 2019 | |||
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| Length | 3:16 | |||
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| "The Last Time" on YouTube | ||||
Background edit
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".[citation needed]
Critical reception edit
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".[2]
Music video edit
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.[3]
Charts edit
Weekly charts edit
| Chart (2019–2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia Digital Tracks (ARIA)[4] | 14 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[5] | 1 |
| Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[6] | 10 |
| Hungary (Single Top 40)[7] | 12 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[8] | 29 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[9] | 13 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[10] | 53 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] | 18 |
| Scotland (OCC)[12] | 1 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[13] | 95 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[14] | 32 |
Year-end charts edit
| Chart (2019) | Position |
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| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[15] | 65 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[16] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ a b c Wass, Mike (23 September 2019). "The Script Introduces Their 6th LP With 'The Last Time'". Idolator. 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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 21 July 2023.