A self-taught musician, Macdonald began by playing her father's guitar after being inspired by Travis at the T in the Park Festival in 2000, where she heard Travis' song "Turn" and wanted to play it herself. She started performing in pubs and coffee houses around Glasgow at the age of 15. She signed a record deal with Vertigo, the same record label which hosts The Killers and Razorlight. Her first single, Poison Prince, was released on May 7, 2007. Her debut album, This Is the Life, was released on July 30, 2007. "Don't Tell Me That It's Over" was released in March 2010 as the lead single from her second studio album, A Curious Thing, which was released on 8 March 2010.
Macdonald's third album, Life in a Beautiful Light, was released on June 11, 2012. The lead single, Slow It Down, is about her being a petrol head.
Never Too Late
Amy Macdonald Lyrics
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With my head in the clouds
Never one to choose my own way
I'm happy to follow the crowds
But something started and it won't go away
Stirring from deep inside
Something's changing, what it is I cannot say
Come crashing down
Like water, like rain
Something's started
I can feel again
Ain't no use in sitting around
Waiting for the world to change
Never too late to stand your ground
Do what it takes to make them proud
And never too late the change your mind
The book has not been written
The page is blank, the scene is set
Let's start at the beginning
Now I know exactly where I stand
Open my heart, the future in my hands
How can it be that someone like me
Can be the voice, a face, a choice, a future generation
And there ain't no use in sitting around
Waiting for the world to change
Never too late to stand your ground
Do what it takes to make them proud
And never too late the change your mind
The book has not been written
The page is blank, the scene is set
Let's start at the beginning
I heard a voice
Calling in my head
Why wait until tomorrow?
The future stars today
Ain't no use in sitting around
Waiting for the world to change
Never too late to stand your ground
Do what it takes to make them proud
And never too late the change your mind
The book has not been written
The page is blank, the scene is set
Let's start at the beginning
And ain't no use in sitting around
Waiting for the world to change
Never too late to stand your ground
Do what it takes to make them proud
And never too late the change your mind
The book has not been written
The page is blank, the scene is set
Let's start at the beginning
And never too late the change your mind
The book has not been written
The page is blank, the scene is set
Let's start at the beginning
In "Never Too Late", Amy MacDonald talks about her journey of self-discovery and realizing that she has the power and the ability to pursue her dreams and make a difference in the world. She had always been a dreamer with her head in the clouds, content to follow the crowd and not make a fuss, but that started to change as she felt something stirring deep within her. She feels something changing but doesn't know what it is. Despite this uncertainty, she is ready to lead the way and take charge of her life.
The song talks about not waiting for the world to change, but instead, taking action to make that change happen. It's never too late to stand your ground, do what it takes to make them proud, and change your mind to write your own destiny. Amy talks about being inspired by a voice in her head that calls her to action and realize that the future starts today. She ends the song by repeating that it's never too late to change your mind, the page is blank, the scene is set, so let's start at the beginning.
Overall, "Never Too Late" is a song about self-discovery, taking charge of one's destiny, and making a difference in the world. It's about recognizing that we all have the power to shape our own lives and help shape the world around us for the better.
Line by Line Meaning
I've always been a dreamer
I have always been someone with big aspirations and ideas
With my head in the clouds
I tend to think about things that are lofty and not necessarily grounded in reality
Never one to choose my own way
I am not typically someone who takes their own path, but rather tends to follow the crowd
I'm happy to follow the crowds
The sense of belonging and safety in numbers is important to me
But something started and it won't go away
I am feeling a sense of change or calling that is persistent
Stirring from deep inside
This feeling is coming from a deeper place within me
Something's changing, what it is I cannot say
I am not sure what this feeling means or what is specifically changing, but I know it is significant
I want to lead the way
I am feeling a desire to take charge and pave a new path
Come crashing down
There is a sense of urgency and immediacy to these feelings
Like water, like rain
The feeling is intense and all-encompassing
Something's started
A significant change or turning point has begun
I can feel again
I am feeling a renewed sense of emotion and purpose
Ain't no use in sitting around
There is no point in waiting around for change to happen
Waiting for the world to change
I cannot rely on external circumstances to prompt me into action
Never too late to stand your ground
It is never too late to stand up for what you believe in
Do what it takes to make them proud
I am motivated by the desire to make a positive impact and gain the respect of others
And never too late to change your mind
Change can happen at any time, and it is important to be open to new ideas and perspectives
The book has not been written
The future is uncertain and there are endless possibilities
The page is blank, the scene is set
The future is waiting to be written, and I have the power to shape it
Let's start at the beginning
It is time to take action and begin the process of creating a new future
Now I know exactly where I stand
I have gained clarity and a sense of purpose
Open my heart, the future in my hands
I am willing to be vulnerable and authentic in order to create a better future for myself and others
How can it be that someone like me
I am surprised that I, an ordinary person, can have a significant impact on the world
Can be the voice, a face, a choice, a future generation
I have the potential to be a leader and inspiration for those who come after me
I heard a voice
I experienced a moment of clarity or revelation
Calling in my head
This experience was internal and personal
Why wait until tomorrow?
There is no reason to delay taking action towards creating a better future
The future stars today
The seeds of the future are planted in the actions we take today
Writer(s): Composer Author Unknown, Adam James Falkner, Amy Elizabeth Macdonald
Contributed by Keira W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.