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"
Single by The Script
from the album Sunsets & Full Moons
Released20 September 2019 (2019-09-20)
Genre
Length3:16
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Danny O'Donoghue
  • Jimbo Barry
  • Mark Sheehan
  • Samuel Tsang
The Script singles chronology
"Arms Open"
(2017)		 "The Last Time"
(2019)		 "Run Through Walls"
(2020)
Music video
"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".

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".[2]

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.[3]

Charts

Weekly charts
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
Chart (2019) Position
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[15] 65

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[16] Gold 400,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Wass, Mike (23 September 2019). "The Script Introduces Their 6th LP With 'The Last Time'". Idolator. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
  2. Casteel, Beth (20 September 2019). "The Script share poignant new single 'The Last Time'". Substream Magazine. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
  3. Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (22 September 2019). "The Script return with new single The Last Time". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
  4. "ARIA Australian Top 40 Digital Tracks" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. 30 September 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
  5. "The Script – The Last Time" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
  6. "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.
  7. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
  8. "Irish-charts.com – Discography The Script". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  9. "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 47, 2019" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  10. "The Script – The Last Time" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
  11. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 30 September 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
  12. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
  13. "The Script – The Last Time". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 30 September 2019.
  14. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
  15. "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2019". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
  16. "British single certifications – Script – The Last Time". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
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