Too Late
D-Xtra Lyrics
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C’mon
C'mon
C'mon
He was born down in hell
And he’ll die for the dollar
He don’t understand
He can fall so much farther
To stand that much taller
Ryse up against
To tear down the fucking altar
America the beautiful
The criminal state
Where the leading guideline
Is a criminal hate
Mother fucker spends his time
Tryna seal our fates
We’re going down motherfucker
And it’s way too late
C'mon
We’re going down motherfucker
And it’s way too late
We’re going down motherfucker
And it’s way too late
C'mon
Huh
Go Go
C'mon
Yeah
C'mon
We’re going down motherfucker
And it’s way too late
We’re going down motherfucker
And it’s way too late
We’re going down motherfucker
And it’s way too late (Go Go)
We’re going down motherfucker
And it’s way too late
We’re going down motherfucker
And it’s way too late (C'mon)
We’re going down motherfucker
And it’s way too late
We’re going down motherfucker
And it’s way too late
We’re going down motherfucker
And it’s way too late
C'mon
Huh
Huh
C'mon
Call De La Rocha to take it
He don’t need a key
He’ll break it
The drums of war are callin
America the king has fallen
Tear it down
Tear it down
You fuck
We’re coming for the crown
Raise your fists and Renegade
Mother fucker were going down
Yo Ryse
Tear it down
C'mon
Huh
Go Go
Yeah
Go go
Yeah
We’re going down motherfucker
And it’s way too late
We’re going down motherfucker
And it’s way too late (C'mon)
We’re going down motherfucker
And it’s way too late (Go)
We’re going down motherfucker
And it’s way too late (Go)
We’re going down motherfucker
And it’s way too late
We’re going down motherfucker
And it’s way too late
We’re going down motherfucker
And it’s way too late
We’re going down motherfucker
And it’s way too late
The lyrics of D-Xtra's "Too Late" discuss the frustration and anger towards the state and society in general. The opening lines "He was born down in hell, And he'll die for the dollar" describe the idea that some people are born into unfortunate circumstances and are willing to do anything to attain wealth, even if it means harming others in the process. The lines "Count on the people, To stand that much taller, Ryse up against, To tear down the fucking altar" promote the idea of unity amongst the people to overthrow those in power who have manipulated and oppressed them.
The phrase "America the beautiful, The criminal state" highlights the flaws in society, particularly the government's actions, which do not align with American ideals of freedom and equality. The line "Mother fucker spends his time, Tryna seal our fates" expresses the idea that the people in power are focused on their own interests and are not concerned with the well-being of the general public. The repetition of "We're going down motherfucker, And it's way too late" emphasizes the idea that the current state of society is beyond repair and that there is no turning back.
Overall, the lyrics of "Too Late" illustrate a sense of hopelessness and frustration towards society's current state. The lyrics promote the idea of unity amongst people and the overthrow of those in power who have manipulated and oppressed them.
Line by Line Meaning
He was born down in hell
The subject of the song is someone who has had a difficult life and upbringing
And he’ll die for the dollar
The subject is someone who values money and material possessions above all else
He don’t understand
The subject is not aware of the consequences of his actions
He can fall so much farther
The subject has already reached a low point and can still go deeper down this path
Count on the people
The song encourages people to come together and fight for what is right
To stand that much taller
When people come together, they become stronger and more powerful
Ryse up against
The song urges people to rise up against the system and those in power
To tear down the fucking altar
The altar can be seen as a symbol of the establishment or those in power that oppress the people
America the beautiful
The song addresses America, a country that is often seen as a symbol of democracy and freedom
The criminal state
The song criticizes the US and its government for their actions and policies, which can be seen as criminal
Where the leading guideline
The song describes how hate and negativity seem to guide the actions of those in power
Is a criminal hate
The song is saying that hate and violence are the driving forces behind the actions of those in power
Mother fucker spends his time
The song criticizes the subject for using their time and resources in negative ways
Tryna seal our fates
The subject's actions could have negative consequences for others as well
We’re going down motherfucker
The song reiterates the message that those in power will eventually fall
And it’s way too late
It is too late for those in power to change their ways and avoid the consequences of their actions
Call De La Rocha to take it
The song references the musician Zack de la Rocha, who is known for his political activism and criticism of US policies
He don’t need a key
De la Rocha is portrayed as someone who can access the truth and motivate others without needing permission or authority
He’ll break it
De la Rocha can break the system or the status quo
The drums of war are callin
The song comments on the constant state of war and conflict that the US seems to be involved in
America the king has fallen
The song predicts that the US will fall from its position of power and influence
Tear it down
The song repeats the call to tear down the system or the establishment
You fuck
The song is an aggressive call to action, aimed at those who are responsible for the current state of affairs
We’re coming for the crown
The song suggests that the people will eventually take over and rule, as opposed to those currently in power
Raise your fists and Renegade
The song encourages people to stand up for what they believe in and take action
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Written by: Dominic Pace
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