His eponymous debut album from 1982 is said to have provided a blueprint for the hard rock of the '80s. During the '80s and '90s, he worked with fellow hard rockers Lita Ford and Jon Bon Jovi -- he contributed heavily to the latter's 1990 solo debut Blaze of Glory -- as mainstream rock began to adapt his innovations. Nova found his greatest commercial success as a songwriter and producer for Celine Dion, earning a Grammy for her 1996 album Falling Into You. This success allowed Nova to be picky with his projects, but he eventually returned to his own recording career in 2018 with the release of 2.0.
Nova learned guitar when he was 15 years old, inspired equally by Jimi Hendrix and jazz. While he cut his teeth in local clubs, he also played George Harrison in a production of Beatlemania, spending his extra hours working as a studio engineer. Eventually, he landed a publishing deal, which led to a 1982 contract with Portrait Records.
Portrait allowed Nova to produce his own 1982 debut, which resulted in the album sounding unlike most other hard rock on the radio at that time. "Fantasy" hit at precisely the right moment, burning up the AOR rock charts but also receiving heavy play on MTV. This helped "Fantasy" reach the Billboard Top 40, climbing to number 23 while making it all the way to three on their Mainstream Rock chart. The album's second single, the power ballad "Fooling Yourself," reached 65 on the Hot 100, but Aldo Nova had legs, earning its first platinum certification in 1989 and a second in 1994.
Nova had a difficult time capitalizing on this success. On his 1983 sequel Subject…Aldo Nova, the guitarist ratcheted up the synthesizers and tied together the songs with a vague concept, conceits that made the album feel vaguely New Wave. "Monkey on Your Back," the album's lead single, went to 12 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart, but "Always Be Mine" couldn't get past 107. The album nevertheless managed to earn Gold certification in 1994. The record label intervened during the recording of 1985's Twitch to help steer him back onto the charts but it didn't help: the album stiffed upon its release. After its commercial failure, Nova asked to be let out of his contract with Portrait; his time with the label would be wrapped up with the release of the 1991 compilation, A Portrait of Aldo Nova.
At that point, Nova decided to recede from the spotlight. He chose to work as a session musician, producer, and professional songwriter, areas where he was experienced. During his ascent on the charts, he appeared on records by Michael Bolton and Blue Oyster Cult, but by 1984, he also was working on records by Lita Ford and Bon Jovi. The latter proved to be a crucial connection. In 1990, he played on Jon Bon Jovi's solo debut, Blaze of Glory, where he helped come up with the title track's lead riff. Bon Jovi had a history with Nova -- Nova appears on the 1984 debut by Jon's band -- and the rocker paid it forward six years later, signing Nova to his Jambco imprint and releasing Blood on the Bricks, but the record didn't go anywhere commercially, nor did the 1997 album Nova's Dream.
Of greater importance to Nova in the late 1990s was his collaboration with Celine Dion. He worked with the singer on some of her first albums, co-writing the song "A New Day Has Come," and the collaboration continued through her 1996 album Falling Into You. He produced part of the album, taking home a Grammy Award when it won Album of the Year in 1996. Another Grammy arrived when he worked with Latin rock group La Ley on Uno, which won the Grammy for Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album in 2001. In 2003, he co-wrote "This Is the Night," which became a hit for Clay Aiken after he won American Idol.
Nova was firmly a behind-the-scenes artist by the 2000s, working as a producer and songwriter, toiling away on a rock opera called The Life and Times of Eddie Gage for the better part of a decade. Instead of releasing that, Nova mounted a comeback in 2018 with 2.0, an album where he offered new versions of his old hits.
His album "The Life and Times of Eddie Gage" was released in 2022.
It's Too Late
Aldo Nova Lyrics
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And you say you'll never do it again
But you've hurt me once too often dear
And it's just a little late to repent
All your beggin' and pleadin' won't help you
And your lying' and cheatin' I'll take no more
'Cause I told you before and I'll tell you again
You liar, liar
It's too late, it's too late
It's too late, it's too late
'Cause I know that I never wanna see you again
And now don't you go tellin' lies about me to your friends
'Cause I've heard them before and you know it
Then I've taken this long just to show it
So take all of your heartaches and leave me alone
'Cause I know, you know, they know
It's too late I've walked out the door
It's too late to tell me you're sorry
It's too late to go any higher
Oh you liar, yes you liar, liar
I know you liar, liar
So you call me on the telephone
Sayin' that you'll never do it again
But you've hurt me once too many times
And now I'm afraid it's the end
All your beggin' and pleadin' won't help you
And you're lying' and cheatin' I'll take no more
'Cause I told you before and I'll tell you again
That I know, you know, and they know
It's too late I've walked out the door
It's too late to tell me you're sorry
It's too late to go any higher
Oh you liar, yes you liar, liar
I know you liar, liar, liar
It's too late I've walked out the door
It's too late to tell me you're sorry
It's too late to go any higher
Oh you liar, yes you liar, liar
I know you liar, liar, liar
It's too late I've walked out the door
It's too late to tell me you're sorry
It's too late to go any higher
Oh you liar, yes you liar, liar
I know you liar, liar, liar
It's too late I've walked out the door
It's too late to tell me you're sorry
It's too late to go any higher
The lyrics of the song "It's Too Late" by Aldo Nova depicts a situation where the singer receives a phone call from someone who has hurt them multiple times before. The singer refuses to forgive the person this time, stating that repentance won't change the situation since it's just too late. The person’s previous lying and cheating have taken a toll on the singer, and they don't want to hear it anymore. The chorus "It's too late, I've walked out the door, it's too late to tell me you're sorry" signifies the finality of the singer's decision, and they won't entertain any pleas or regrets.
The lyrics further illustrate that the pain has become too much for the singer to handle. The person who hurt the singer cannot change anything, and it's too late to go any higher in their relationship since it has already damaged beyond repair. The singer acknowledges the lies and gossip that the person might spread about them to their friends but isn't bothered since they have already made up their mind. The concluding stanzas of the song show that the singer has made peace with their decision and won't look back.
In summary, the song's lyrics illustrate a situation where trust and loyalty have been broken, and by the time the person realizes their mistakes, it's too late to make amends.
Line by Line Meaning
You call me on the telephone
You reach out to me via phone.
And you say you'll never do it again
You express remorse about past wrongdoings and promise to not repeat them.
But you've hurt me once too often dear
Your past actions have caused me pain and have become a recurring issue.
And it's just a little late to repent
Despite your apologies, it's too late to fix the damage that has been done.
All your beggin' and pleadin' won't help you
Your attempts to appeal to my mercy and sympathy are in vain.
And your lying' and cheatin' I'll take no more
Your dishonesty and infidelity have reached a point where I can no longer tolerate them.
'Cause I told you before and I'll tell you again
I have previously communicated my expectations and boundaries, and I'm repeating them now.
You liar, liar
You are a dishonest person, and I see through your lies.
It's too late, it's too late
It's past the point of reconciliation or repair.
'Cause I know that I never wanna see you again
I have made the decision to cut off all ties with you.
And now don't you go tellin' lies about me to your friends
You should not spread false information about me to others.
'Cause I've heard them before and you know it
Your attempts to smear my reputation have been unsuccessful before and will be again.
Then I've taken this long just to show it
I have been patient and given you multiple chances, but now I am done.
So take all of your heartaches and leave me alone
You need to deal with your own emotional pain and not burden me with it.
'Cause I know, you know, they know
Everyone is aware of your behavior and how it has impacted me.
It's too late I've walked out the door
I have officially ended our relationship and moved on.
It's too late to tell me you're sorry
Even if you are genuine in your remorse, it won't change anything now.
It's too late to go any higher
There's no hope for us to reconcile or improve things between us.
Oh you liar, yes you liar, liar
You are deceitful, and I see through your falsehoods.
I know you liar, liar
I have caught onto your dishonesty and can't trust you anymore.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aldo Nova
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@ozellaconn3262
Tis Band deserves to be in the ROCK AND ROLL HAL OF FAME. THEY WERE HUGE IN THE 80S AND THE CASSETE THEY HAD OUT DIDN'T HAVE A BAD SONG ON IT FANASTY ,FOOLIN YOURSELF, IT'S TO LATE,BALL AND CHAIN,LONG HOT SUMMER, AND MANY MORE HITS
@capt.shaffer8655
ozella conn he said cassette
@dzinelu1916
Absolutely !!!!! ❤
@deanstephens5940
The early 1980's were my "coming of age" years. This music brings back some great memories and some great times that have long since passed, and thoughts of many friends that are no longer with us.
@mustardseedist
One of those songs that you see has less than 200,000 views and think to yourself...WTF????? A true hidden gem of a song.
@bjames3053
+Awakened Won So true!
@boorat3573
Best times of my life! You could walk anywhere at anytime day or night and still be safe! The good old days--may they RIP!
@JW-hd6xx
Exactly....i was 13...1982.
Wish I could go back in time....but you cant..its too late...
@nitrocomputing
@@JW-hd6xx sad but true.
@JW-hd6xx
@@nitrocomputing good thing I have a elephant memory..lol....i think 1986 was my fav year of all time in the 1980s...great year!!!