The Last Man On Earth
The Last Man On Earth

Wolf Alice - The Last Man On Earth Lyrics

Feb 24, 2021
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The Last Man On Earth Lyrics

Who are you to ask for anything more?
Do you wait for your dancing lessons to be sent from God?
You'd like his light to shine on you

You've really missed a trick when it comes to love
Always seeking what you don't have like what you do ain't enough
You'd like a light to shine on you

And every book you take
And you dust off from the shelf
Has lines between lines between lines
That you read about yourself
But does a light shine on you?

And when your friends are talking
You hardly hear a word
You were the first person here
And the last man on the Earth
But does a light shine on you?

Who are you to ask for anything else?
The thing you should be asking is for help

You'd like a light to shine on you
Let it shine on you
Let it shine on you

A penny for your truth
Well I hedge my bets on wealth
'Cause it's lies after lies after lies
But do you even fool yourself?
And then a light shines on you

And when your friends are talking
You hardly hear a word
You were the first person here
And the last man on the Earth
But the light

Writer(s): Ellen Rowsell, Joel Amey, Jonathan Oddie, Theodore Ellis
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was "The Last Man On Earth" released?

    "The Last Man On Earth" was released on 24 February 2021 as the lead single for Wolf Alice's third studio album, Blue Weekend.

  2. Who are the band members involved in writing the lyrics?

    The lyrics for "The Last Man On Earth" were written by Ellen Rowsell, Joel Amey, Jonathan Oddie, and Theodore Ellis.

  3. What inspired the lyrics of "The Last Man On Earth"?

    Ellie Rowsell cited Kurt Vonnegut’s novel "Cat’s Cradle" as inspiration, particularly the line "Peculiar travel suggestions are dancing lessons from God." She used this to explore ideas around human arrogance and self-importance.

  4. Who contributed to the string section of the song?

    Canadian musician Owen Pallett, known for his work with Arcade Fire, Pet Shop Boys, and Snow Patrol, played the violin and viola in the string section of "The Last Man On Earth."

  5. When was the live debut of "The Last Man On Earth"?

    Wolf Alice first played "The Last Man On Earth" live on 5 March 2021 as a pre-recorded video for the show Later... with Jools Holland.

  6. How did the album title "Blue Weekend" originate?

    The title "Blue Weekend" came from a cab journey in Belgium where the band was recording. Ellie Rowsell suggested the name to drummer Joel Amey during a drive on a blue-sky day, reflecting both the color's beauty and its association with sadness.

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