"The Last Time" is a song by Irish

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band

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, released through

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as the lead single from their sixth studio album, ''

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'', on 20 September 2019.

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".

Critical reception

Mike Wass of ''

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'' wrote that the track is a "throwback to the anthemic stadium-rock of ''

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'' and ''

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''" as well as a "bruised and battered breakup song" and "relatable and instantly catchy". Beth Casteel of ''Substream Magazine'' described it as a "poignant little number".

Music video

The music video was released the same day as the song and directed by Charles Mehling. It was filmed in London and stars Polish model

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Charts

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References

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