Too Late
남녀공학 Co-Ed Lyrics

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I'm making plans to pass the time
I write these songs; they seldom rhyme
I used to quit, but now I smoke
This life's the only one I know
I've got some friends I never see
I wait but nothing's happening
I asked you if you felt the same
You know the rules, won't play the game

If I woke up now from a life long dream I'd make sure to write it down
'Cause I'd like to think that I've learned some things
Though it's too late now
I watched my days turn into nights
I've seen the city but not the sights
I've broken hearts so mine won't break
I tried to learn from my mistakes
I learned my lines, and I'll play my part
I love the ending but I don't know where to start
So if you're looking for someone to lead
Don't follow me
'Cause if I woke up now from a life long dream I'd make sure to write it down
'Cause I'd like to think that I've learned some things
Though it's too late now
So I won't sleep; I will not hide
It's time to follow my own advice
And when it's time to pay my dues
I'll let me life be my excuse
'Cause if I woke up now from a life long dream I'd make sure to write it down

'Cause I'd like to think that I've learned some things
Though it's too late now

Overall Meaning

The song "Too Late" by Co-Ed discusses the challenges that come with making decisions and the consequences that come with them. The lyrics talk about the singer's past decisions and the problems that have resulted from them. The song starts with the singer talking about how they spend their time and the things they're doing to pass it. The singer talks about how they often write songs that are typically not in rhyme and that smoking has become a habit for them. They acknowledge that this is the only life they know and admit that they have friends they rarely see, leading to a feeling of stagnation. The singer also mentions they asked someone if they felt the same way but that person refused to play along with their game.

The chorus expresses a desire to learn from past mistakes and document everything that works or doesn't work out. They acknowledge that it might be too late to make any actual changes but still hold onto the hope that they've learned something valuable. The song continues with the singer reflecting on their journey and how it has taken them to different places, both physically and emotionally. They have done things to protect themselves, like breaking hearts so their own doesn't break, but they have also tried to learn from their mistakes. The singer says they've learned their lines and will play their part, but they don't know where to start. They admit they're not a leader and that no one should follow them.

The final verse talks about taking charge and owning up to their decisions. Rather than hiding, they will follow their own advice and make decisions on their own. They acknowledge that there will be consequences, but they will take responsibility for them because their life is their excuse. Overall, the song expresses a sense of regret for past choices but also a desire to move forward and make better ones.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm making plans to pass the time
I'm trying to find things to do to keep myself from being bored.

I write these songs; they seldom rhyme
I spend a lot of time writing music, but it doesn't always turn out perfectly.

I used to quit, but now I smoke
I used to give up easily, but now I smoke cigarettes as a way to cope with my problems.

This life's the only one I know
I have only experienced life in this way and don't have anything to compare it to.

I've got some friends I never see
I have friends, but we don't spend a lot of time together.

I wait but nothing's happening
I'm bored and waiting for something interesting to happen in my life.

I asked you if you felt the same
I wanted to know if the person I was talking to experienced similar feelings or situations as me.

You know the rules, won't play the game
The person I'm talking to is aware of the situation and won't participate in it.

If I woke up now from a life long dream I'd make sure to write it down
If I suddenly woke up from a dream that lasted my entire life, I would write down what happened because I think it would be insightful.

'Cause I'd like to think that I've learned some things Though it's too late now
I hope that even if it's too late for me to change anything, I have still gained some wisdom from my experiences.

I watched my days turn into nights
I have spent a lot of time watching the days pass and turn into nights.

I've seen the city but not the sights
I have spent time in the city, but haven't had a chance to explore or see the major attractions.

I've broken hearts so mine won't break
I have hurt others emotionally to prevent myself from getting hurt.

I tried to learn from my mistakes
I have attempted to gain wisdom by reflecting on my past errors.

I learned my lines, and I'll play my part
I have memorized my lines and am ready to perform a role or act a certain way in a given situation.

I love the ending but I don't know where to start
I am excited about the potential outcome of a situation, but am unsure about how to begin.

So if you're looking for someone to lead Don't follow me
I am not a good role model or leader, so it would be best for others not to follow my example.

It's time to follow my own advice
I need to take my own advice and start making changes in my life.

And when it's time to pay my dues
In the future, I will have to face the consequences of my actions.

I'll let me life be my excuse
I will use the events in my life as an explanation for my behavior.

Lyrics © DistroKid, SENTRIC MUSIC
Written by: Ed Blann

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