Too Late
Boonaa Mohammed Lyrics
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And you don't even know it, never saw it coming
But you were so young, so much life, so much loving
So much hope, so much sorrow, I guess so much for tomorrow,
Your family will miss you dearly, still can't believe that you're gone
The news hasn't sunk in; they still think you're coming home
When things don't go our way, the entire world must be wrong
They say it wasn't your time, but to Allah we belong
It caught you unexpected, within the blink of an eye
You were busy with the world, when you felt a tingle in your spine
Your heart began to race, your eyes became blind
Coming closer to the light, was this a trick from your mind?
Or did you really just cross this life's finish line.
The cost of deception is that everyone's gotta die
In a world where everybody is just trying to stay alive
Even if you aren't ready, it could come at anytime
Doesn't ask for your permission, doesn't need you to co-sign
The dirt is getting ready and your hole has been assigned
Your mother helps to wash your body one last time
Prayed your janazh, it was raining cats and dogs
They put you in the ground and now you're all alone
Hearing footsteps of your friends as they begin to moan
We wish you all the best, so sad you had to go
People talk about death, but what about when death talks to you
Rips the soul from your body, will you finally say it's true?
The good may die young; but the bad still gotta die too
The song "Too Late" by Boonaa Mohammed is a powerful reflection on the inevitability of death and the unexpected nature of its arrival. The lyrics describe the sudden realization of one's mortality and the feeling of being taken by surprise, even though death is an inevitable part of life. The first verse sets the scene of a young person who dies without warning, leaving behind a family and community in disbelief. The second verse describes the moment of departure, with the person feeling a "tingle in your spine" before experiencing a rush of bodily sensations and crossing over into the afterlife.
The chorus of the song is a reminder that death is a reality that can come at any time, and that there is no way to avoid it: "The cost of deception is that everyone's gotta die / In a world where everybody is just trying to stay alive / Even if you aren't ready, it could come at anytime / Doesn't ask for your permission, doesn't need you to co-sign". The final verse asks listeners to consider their own relationship with death and the possibilities that exist beyond this life. The song ends with a haunting declaration that death is an equalizer, taking the good and the bad alike.
Overall, "Too Late" is a poignant and thought-provoking song that speaks to the fragility and preciousness of life. It urges listeners to reflect on their own mortality and live each day with intention and appreciation, knowing that death could come at any moment.
Line by Line Meaning
You're dying,
You are on the verge of death.
And you don't even know it, never saw it coming
You are unaware that your life is about to end.
But you were so young, so much life, so much loving
You had many years ahead of you filled with positivity.
So much hope, so much sorrow, I guess so much for tomorrow,
Many expectations of the future now may never be fulfilled.
Your family will miss you dearly, still can't believe that you're gone
Your loved ones will deeply grieve the loss for a long time.
The news hasn't sunk in; they still think you're coming home
The reality of your passing is difficult for them to accept.
When things don't go our way, the entire world must be wrong
We tend to blame external factors for our own problems.
They say it wasn't your time, but to Allah we belong
People try to rationalize death, but ultimately it's out of our control.
Your soul left your body, before you had the chance to say goodbye
Death can be sudden, leaving no time for farewell or closure.
It caught you unexpected, within the blink of an eye
Death can happen in an instant with no warning.
You were busy with the world, when you felt a tingle in your spine
Life can distract us, causing us to be unaware of our impending demise.
Your heart began to race, your eyes became blind
Signs of death may manifest physically and mentally.
Coming closer to the light, was this a trick from your mind?
Death may be perceived as a transition to another realm, or simply an illusion.
Or did you really just cross this life's finish line.
Death could represent the end of our human experience.
The cost of deception is that everyone's gotta die
Death is inevitable for all, regardless of how we live our lives.
In a world where everybody is just trying to stay alive
Human survival is our primary goal, although death will ultimately claim us all.
Even if you aren't ready, it could come at anytime
We cannot prepare for death, as it can occur without warning or notice.
Doesn't ask for your permission, doesn't need you to co-sign
Death is a force beyond our control.
The dirt is getting ready and your hole has been assigned
Burial arrangements are made regardless of our preferences.
Your mother helps to wash your body one last time
Death is often marked with rituals and customs of love and respect.
Prayed your janazh, it was raining cats and dogs
Funeral rites and ceremonies are conducted as a way to honor the deceased.
They put you in the ground and now you're all alone
Death is a solitary experience, as we must face our end on our own.
Hearing footsteps of your friends as they begin to moan
The grief of others is an indication of how much we are loved and valued.
We wish you all the best, so sad you had to go
Although we cannot change the fact of death, we still offer our best wishes to the departed.
People talk about death, but what about when death talks to you
Death is a universal concept, but until it directly affects us, it may not fully resonate.
Rips the soul from your body, will you finally say it's true?
Experiencing death firsthand can affirm or disprove our beliefs about what happens after we die.
The good may die young; but the bad still gotta die too
Death makes no distinction between those who are deemed 'good' or 'bad' by society.
Contributed by Ava Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.