Too Soon
Barry And The Tamerlanes Lyrics
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You oughta try believin' just for a day or two
You're trying to be wise
And that's a foolish thing to do
Close the door you're leaving too soon
You'll never learn to fly unless you learn to fall
You'll never know the answers
You can't turn your back until you face it all
Take my word you're leavin' too soon
You're leavin' too soon
You oughta try believin' just for a day or two
You're trying to be wise
And that's a foolish thing to do
Close the door you're leaving too soon
Babe you shouldn't go until
You know just what I mean
Now, â??happy ever afterâ??, I have never seen
But still we might come closer than we've ever been
Come over here you're leaving too soon
You're leaving too soon
The lyrics to Barry and the Tamerlanes’ song, “Too Soon,” encourages the listener to live in the moment and not rush through life. The songwriter believes that too often people try to be wise and make decisions based on logic instead of following their hearts. They suggest that people need to take risks and make mistakes to truly learn and grow. The line, “You'll never learn to fly unless you learn to fall,” implies that it’s important to experience failure in order to eventually succeed.
The chorus repeats the phrase, “You're leavin' too soon,” which could have multiple interpretations. It could refer to a loved one leaving too early in a relationship or the person themselves leaving life too soon. Either way, the message is to slow down and not let moments pass too quickly. The line, “Now, ‘happy ever after,’ I have never seen,” suggests that the songwriter understands that life is full of complications and that there is no guarantee of happiness, but by staying in the present and taking risks, one might come closer to achieving it.
Overall, the message of “Too Soon” is to enjoy and appreciate each moment, and not to rush through life. By taking chances and living in the moment, one can learn, grow, and possibly find happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
You're leaving too soon
You're giving up too soon and missing out on potential opportunities
You oughta try believin' just for a day or two
You should give optimism a chance and see how it can positively impact your life
You're trying to be wise
You're making decisions based on logic rather than intuition or emotion
And that's a foolish thing to do
Following only logic and ignoring intuition and emotion can lead to missed opportunities and regrets
Close the door you're leaving too soon
Don't give up and walk away from a situation without giving it a fair chance
You'll never learn to fly unless you learn to fall
You won't succeed unless you're willing to take risks and accept failure as part of the learning process
You'll never know the answers 'till you've heard the call
You won't understand your true potential until you take action and pursue your passions
You can't turn your back until you face it all
Don't give up without trying to overcome the challenges you're facing
Take my word you're leavin' too soon
Trust me, you're giving up too soon and not giving yourself a chance to succeed
Babe you shouldn't go until you know just what I mean
Don't give up before fully understanding the situation or what you could achieve
Now, 'happy ever after', I have never seen
Success and happiness are not guaranteed; you have to work hard and take risks
But still we might come closer than we've ever been
We don't know what we can achieve unless we try, and we could surprise ourselves by getting closer to our goals than we expected
Come over here you're leaving too soon
Stay a little longer and give us a chance to make things work or say goodbye properly
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY MANILOW, ENOCH ANDERSON
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