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Last Kiss Lyrics

by Pearl Jam

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Last Kiss Lyrics

Where, oh where, can my baby be? The Lord took her away from me She's gone to heaven, so I've got to be good So I can see my baby when I leave this world We were out on a date in my daddy's car We hadn't driven very far There in the road, straight ahead A car was stalled, the engine was dead I couldn't stop, so I swerved to the right I'll never forget the sound that night The screamin tires, the bustin glass The painful scream that I heard last Oh where, oh where, can my baby be? The Lord took her away from me She's gone to heaven, so I've got to be good So I can see my baby when I leave this world When I woke up the rain was pourin down There were people standin all around Something warm flowing through my eyes But somehow I found my baby that night I lifted her head, she looked at me and said "Hold me darling, just a little while" I held her close, I kissed her our last kiss I found the love that I knew I had missed Well now she's gone Even though I hold her tight I lost my love, my life, that night Oh where, oh where, can my baby be? The Lord took her away from me She's gone to heaven, so I've got to be good So I can see my baby when I leave this world

Meaning of Last Kiss

“Last Kiss” is a devastating lament about grief and the enduring power of love in the face of unimaginable tragedy. Pearl Jam’s raw vocals convey a profound sense of horror and disbelief as the narrator recounts a horrific car accident that claimed his girlfriend's life. He grapples with guilt, desperately trying to understand how such a senseless event could have occurred, fixated on the screeching tires and shattered glass – forever etched in his memory. Despite the devastating loss, he clings to faith, believing she’s gone to heaven and that he can eventually reunite with her. The poignant imagery of their final embrace and “last kiss” underscores the enduring nature of their love, offering a sliver of comfort amidst unbearable sorrow. Ultimately, the song is a heartbreaking meditation on loss, acceptance, and the unwavering hope for reunion beyond death.

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