"Last Letter" is a song recorded by George Jones in 1957. It tells the story of a man pouring his heart out to a woman who treats him only as a friend, wondering what he did to make her cold and distant. The narrator questions if the woman will ever find contentment again and wonders if she will be happy in her old age. He acknowledges that he is not able to provide her with material possessions like diamonds or mansions, but he offers his love and commitment if she would accept him. He pleads for her to let go of the heartaches, sorrow, and tears they both experience, implying that their love can bring happiness and relief from pain. The narrator then asks the woman to remember his letter when she feels lonely but advises her not to respond if she doesn't love him. He expresses that if she doesn't feel the same way, he wishes for her to leave him alone. "Last Letter" conveys the emotional vulnerability and longing of unrequited love. The song's lyrics capture the narrator's desperation and hope for a reciprocal love, as well as his fear of being left alone if his feelings are not reciprocated.
