Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: romance
Song Meaning of “The last letter” by Valery Obodzinsky
The Last Letter is a powerful and emotional song by Valery Obodzinsky, that tells the story of a soldier saying goodbye to his loved ones before he embarks on a long journey. The narrator describes the letters he is writing, saying goodbye to his family and friends as if it were his last chance to communicate with them. It speaks to the emotional pain of leaving loved ones behind, and the hope for a safe return.
The song captures the difficulty of having to make such a difficult decision, conveying the overwhelming feeling of saying goodbye with the lines: “And I, unwillingly, must step onto this long trail / I have to go away”. The narrator expresses their conflict and sadness, longingly wishing to stay and have a lasting memory with their loved ones.
However, the narrator also expresses strength in their decision: they have to go and are determined to do well even though it pains them to do so. The song ends with the lines “My last letter home will tell of my destiny, that I was thinking of them across the sea”. This conveys the narrator’s hope of having their memory and love remembered, even when they are far away.
The Last Letter captures the emotional weight of saying goodbye to those you love, while conveying strength and hope. It speaks to the heart of those who must make these difficult choices and leave their loved ones in hope of a better future.