Eleven years after its initial release, Ariana Grande’s ballad “One Last Time” resurfaced in the cultural conversation this week, notably through a cover performance by Dua Lipa during her ‘Radical Optimism’ tour stop in Miami. The song, originally released on February 10, 2015, gained renewed attention as Lipa performed it as part of her setlist, prompting a reaction from Grande herself.
The performance in Miami, documented and shared widely online, saw Lipa deliver her rendition of the track, which quickly garnered praise from fans and industry observers alike. nme.com reported on the cover, highlighting its inclusion in Lipa’s tour. Grande acknowledged the performance publicly, according to Billboard, signaling a moment of appreciation between the two artists.
“One Last Time” holds a particularly poignant place in Grande’s discography, initially released as part of her album My Everything. Still, the song’s significance deepened following the May 22, 2017, terrorist attack at her concert in Manchester, England. Grande subsequently organized the One Love Manchester benefit concert, featuring a star-studded lineup, as a response to the tragedy. That concert, as reported by ABC30 Fresno, became a powerful symbol of resilience and unity in the face of adversity.
More recently, Grande referenced the song’s emotional weight while discussing her ‘Eternal Sunshine’ tour. People.com reported that Grande described the tour as her “one last hurrah,” a phrase echoing the title of the 2015 single and suggesting a reflective period in her career. This tour followed the release of her album Eternal Sunshine, and Grande’s comments indicated a sense of closure and a potential shift in her approach to performing.
As of today, neither Grande nor Lipa have commented further on the Miami performance beyond Grande’s initial reaction. Dates for the remainder of Lipa’s ‘Radical Optimism’ tour, and any potential further covers of Grande’s material, remain unannounced.
