King's major success began in the 1960s when she and her first husband, Gerry Goffin, wrote more than two dozen chart hits, many of which have become standards, for numerous artists. She has continued writing for other artists since then. King's success as a performer in her own right did not come until the 1970s, when she sang her own songs, accompanying herself on the piano, in a series of albums and concerts. After experiencing commercial disappointment with her debut album Writer, King scored her breakthrough with the album Tapestry, which topped the U.S. album chart for 15 weeks in 1971 and remained on the charts for more than six years.
King has made 25 solo albums, the most successful being Tapestry, which held the record for most weeks at No. 1 by a female artist for more than 20 years. Her record sales were estimated at more than 75 million copies worldwide. She has won four Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. She has been inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as a performer and songwriter. She is the recipient of the 2013 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, the first woman to be so honored. She is also a 2015 Kennedy Center Honoree.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carole_King
Studio albums
Writer (1970)
Tapestry (1971)
Music (1971)
Rhymes & Reasons (1972)
Fantasy (1973)
Wrap Around Joy (1974)
Thoroughbred (1976)
Simple Things (1977)
Welcome Home (1978)
Touch the Sky (1979)
Pearls: Songs of Goffin and King (1980)
One to One (1982)
Speeding Time (1983)
City Streets (1989)
Colour of Your Dreams (1993)
Love Makes the World (2001)
A Holiday Carole (2011)
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Carole King Lyrics
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There's somethin' wrong here, there can be no denyin'
One of us is changin', or maybe we've just stopped tryin'
And it's too late, baby, now it's too late
Though we really did try to make it
Somethin' inside has died
And I can't hide and I just can't fake it
(No, no, no, no)
It used to be so easy, livin' here with you
You were light and breezy, and I knew just what to do
Now you look so unhappy and I feel like a fool
And it's too late, baby, now it's too late
Though we really did try to make it
Somethin' inside has died
And I can't hide and I just can't fake it
Oh, no, no
There'll be good times again for me and you
But we just can't stay together, don't you feel it, too?
Still I'm glad for what we had and how I once loved you
But it's too late, baby, now it's too late
Though we really did try to make it
Somethin' inside has died
And I can't hide and I just can't fake it
Oh, no, no, no, no, no
It's too late, baby
It's too late now, darling
It's too late
"3- It's Too Late" is a classic pop song performed by the renowned singer-songwriter Carole King. The song is a poignant reflection on the end of a relationship that has run its course, with both parties realizing that it's too late to turn back and save the relationship. The opening lines set the tone for the melancholy lyrics to come, with the singer staying in bed as a way to pass the time, highlighting the feeling of melancholy and of a relationship coming to an end. The lines, "There's somethin' wrong here, there can be no denyin', one of us is changin', or maybe we've just stopped tryin'" are heavy with meaning, conveying that both parties have changed, lost the passion, and stopped trying to hold things together.
The chorus of "It's Too Late" reinforces the idea that the end is inevitable, stating that "something inside has died." There's a deep sense of sadness and resignation that permeates the song, with lines such as "You look so unhappy, and I feel like a fool," emphasizing the sense of loss and regret. The song's final lines are written with an air of finality, with the singer stating that although there may be good times again in the future, the couple cannot stay together because they both feel it's too late. The song ends with the repeated refrain, "It's too late, baby now, it's too late," underscoring the sense of finality and loss.
Overall, "It's Too Late" is an expression of the sadness of a relationship that has come to an end, with both parties feeling the weight of their loss. The song is a timeless classic, showcasing King's talents both as a songwriter and performer.
Line by Line Meaning
Stayed in bed all mornin' just to pass the time.
I stayed in bed all morning because I didn't feel like doing anything.
There's somethin' wrong here, there can be no denyin'.
There is a problem between us that cannot be ignored.
One of us is changin', or maybe we've just stopped tryin'.
Either one of us has changed or both of us have lost the will to make this work.
And it's too late, baby now, it's too late,
Our relationship has reached its end, and it's too late to fix it.
Though we really did try to make it.
Even though we put effort into making it work, it didn't.
Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide,
The love and passion that we once had is gone, and I can't pretend otherwise.
And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no.
I can't keep pretending that everything is okay when it's not.
It used to be so easy, livin' here with you.
Living with you used to be effortless and pleasant.
You were light and breezy, an' I knew just what to do.
You were easygoing, and I knew how to make you happy.
Now you look so unhappy, and I feel like a fool.
You seem unhappy now, and I feel stupid for not realizing it earlier.
There'll be good times again for me and you,
We will each have happy times again in the future.
But we just can't stay together; don't you feel it too?
Even though there will be good times, we still can't be together because the love is gone.
Still I'm glad for what we had and how I once loved you.
I am grateful for the love we once shared, even though it's over.
It's too late baby, it's too late now darling
It's too late for us now, my love.
It's too late.
Our relationship has ended, and there is nothing left to salvage.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carole King, Toni Stern
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Carole King: "It's Too Late"
Gordon Lightfoot: "If You Could Read My Mind"
The Eagles: "Best of My Love"
The Eagles: "Already Gone"
Dido: "White Flag"
Dave Mason: "We Just Disagree"
Joni Mitchell: "Big Yellow Taxi"
Crosby, Stills, and Nash: "Southern Cross"
Doobie Brothers: "What a Fool Believes"
Allan Parsons Project: "Games People Play"
Cat Stevens: "Wild World"
Chicago: "Feelin' Stronger Every Day"
Meatloaf: "Two Outta Three"
Elton John: "Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road"
Fleetwood Mac: "Go Your Own Way"
Patty Smyth: "Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough"
Diana Ross: "Touch Me in the Morning"
Barbara Streisand: "The Way We Were"
Natalie Imbruglia: "Torn"
Bonnie Raitt: "I Can't Make You Love Me"
Journey: "Separate Ways Worlds Apart"
Sarah McLachlan: "Adia"
@Keyspoet27
Keyspoet27
Right there with you.
I got this album not long after it came out, mostly for "I Feel the Earth Move," since the single had come out right before the 1971 Sylmar/Newhall earthquake, and became an instant hit in L.A. I loved the entire album.
I brought it over to my dad's one afternoon, and he enjoyed it as well, and some years later confided to me that this song was the one that he felt captured the ending of his marriage to my mom most perfectly.
Interestingly, the song that always reminded me of their split was "Overs," by Simon and Garfunkel, but I'm not sure that he had even heard that song, much less knew it.
Still love this album, and Bookends, and SO MANY MORE!!!
@rafmerino5676
Stayed in bed all mornin' just to pass the time
There's somethin' wrong here, there can be no denyin'
One of us is changin', or maybe we've just stopped tryin'
And it's too late, baby now, it's too late
Though we really did try to make it
Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide
And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no
It used to be so easy, livin' here with you
You were light and breezy, an' I knew just what to do
Now you look so unhappy, and I feel like a fool
And it's too late, baby now, it's too late
Though we really did try to make it
Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide
And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no
There'll be good times again for me and you
But we just can't stay together, don't you feel it, too?
Still I'm glad for what we had and how I once loved you
But it's too late, baby now, it's too late
Though we really did try to make it (we can't make it)
Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide
And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no, no, no, no
It's too late, baby, it's too late now, darling
It's too late
@ericengbloom3857
The Greatest compilation of lyrics and music from a Soul n Heart that will never
NEVER BR MATCH IN
HUMAN TIME !
A VOICE A PIANO
THAT SPEAKS TO THE LISTENER WHICH IS WAY DIFFERENT THAN
THE SINGER WHO JUST SINGS OR SCREAMS OR RAPS!
SHE TOUCHES THE HEART THEN THE SOUL. GIVES HOPE.
A CHANCE A WARMTH
THAT PREDACATES
ALL OTHERS OF HER GENERATION AND EVEN TODAY!
GOD BLESS HER.
@tysonatkins2236
I'm a 47 year old construction worker and I heard this song for the first time two years ago and I cried. I was alone in my truck, driving to work, so I had time to dry my eyes by the time I got there and told everyone that I was doing great, even though this song tore into my emotions!
@edyed.95
Beautiful, love what you wrote , & publicizing it - takes some guts. ❤️ I haven't been able to get this song out of my head this past wk, (my not so subconscious at work, no dout), so just listened to it here for 1st time in 20+ yrs. I can't think of a song w/a higher emotional impact that nails the sorrow & loss of falling out of love more poignantly.
@cheesecakefan4880
Me too
This song just came up this week
How interesting
@jennahall5434
❤️ hugs
@lisarousseau788
I'm 60 been loving this song since I was a little girl thanks to my older sister this woman is fantastic Taylor Swift who?????
@jonasprov4883
I believe in you brother!
@paulmartos7730
I'm 76, a lifetime rock 'n' roll fan, and always thought this was one of the most beautiful and poignant songs I ever heard.
@colleenchurm7756
Definitely!
@luzcarrero1288
Yesss,Yessssss!!!!
@TonyTee79
This is the saddest realest song that I've ever heard. Almost everybody has gone through this and it hits the heart hard.