A Poignant Farewell Written in Harmony and Faith
“The Last Chapter” stands as The Osmonds’ heartfelt benediction—a tender, spiritual farewell delivered by the brothers in a moment of graceful closure. Though it was not a chart-topping single in the traditional sense, this song bears profound emotional weight for its place in their legacy: it was released on October 13, 2019, as a standalone single. The track is credited to Alan Osmond as the songwriter.
The performance of this song is woven into a deeply personal moment for the Osmond family: it was rendered live on The Talk in October 2019, during Marie Osmond’s 60th birthday celebration, when the original Osmond Brothers quartet reunited for what became their final public appearance together. At that juncture, decades of music, faith, and family converged in a shared, bittersweet harmony.
From the very first lines, “The Last Chapter” embraces life itself as a book, evoking the metaphor of a carefully written volume whose final pages are now being turned. The Osmonds—not known solely for bubblegum pop but for a deeply rooted sense of faith—use this imagery to reflect on moral choice, the passage of time, and divine purpose. Alan Osmond’s lyricism invites listeners into a gathering, a sacred assembly where “wrong and right” have been wrestled with, learned, and ultimately shaped.
In the chorus, there’s an embrace of unity and reassurance: “As long as we’re together … bring on tomorrows,” they sing. This isn’t merely a family band signing off—it’s a covenant of love, promise, and faith: “We love you, and promise you it’s true.” The repeated urging to “put away your fears, put away your sorrows” feels less like a goodbye and more like comfort, as though the Osmonds are offering spiritual solace to their audience, to one another, and to their shared humanity.
The theological dimension is unmistakable. References to “Heaven,” “the Author,” and a “messenger” speak to a worldview that transcends the temporal, affirming that life’s meaning is written not just by human hands but with divine intent. That sense of permanence resounds in their promise of a love “that lasts forever, eternal in this time.”
Musically, the simplicity of the arrangement—centered on harmonies and clear, uncluttered vocals—underscores the sincerity of the message. There are no fireworks, just the Osmond voices woven together, as though they are closing a circle that began in childhood. Their shared timbres, honed over decades of performance, make the farewell feel as if it were always meant to be sung together, one final time.
Culturally, “The Last Chapter” serves as a keystone in the Osmond narrative. Their journey—from their early Mormon-inflected beginnings, through pop superstardom, and into this moment of graceful exit—has always been anchored in family and faith. This song doesn’t merely mark the end of a career; it affirms their identity, their roots, and their legacy.
In the final analysis, “The Last Chapter” is not solely a farewell—it is an enduring testament. It whispers that every life, every relationship, and every shared moment is part of a story, and that story, if looked upon with love, faith, and courage, can be written with purpose. The Osmonds may have closed this chapter publicly, but in this song, they offer their listeners a reminder that the book is still there, pages left to read in every heart they touched.