The Dance Hall Crashers recorded a few songs during their first year (these are featured on The Old Record), and in 1990, they made their most notable lineup change, adding second vocalist Karina Denike. Soon after, the band members parted ways, but they played a reunion show in 1992 due to pressure from fans. The show met with great fanfare, and so the band decided to reunite on a more permanent basis, with Rogers and Denike on vocals, Hammon on lead guitar, his brother Gavin on drums, Scott Goodell on second guitar, and Mikey Weiss on bass. The Dance Hall Crashers song "Enough" was featured on the soundtrack for Angus (1995 film). The song "Don't Wanna Behave" was featured in the 1996 film "Biodome" as well.
As of August 2005, the band members lead separate lives but still play a few shows per year. In November 2004 they played and recorded a show at the Hollywood House of Blues; the concert was released by Kung Fu Records in September 2005 as part of the popular The Show Must Go Off DVD series.
Too Late
Dance Hall Crashers Lyrics
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To jump so that it would be done
I don't want to think about what might be
I don't really want to see
What I'm missing out on
When you come back you'll find
I never really had a chance
It's not that I have anywere to go
Waited too long
Now this is really wrong
Try to run - can't get away
Now it's just too late
It's getting late and I'm killing time
But I can't get you out of my mind
Something's wrong with me
Try to make it easy and find a way to lose
You by all the things I say
Want you to go away
When I close my eyes all I can see
Is the fire in front of me
I try to turn, don't want to stay
But I can't seem to get away
From the things that scare me most about you
All of what you say and do
Try not to squirm when I feel your touch
I just know that I care too much
Waited too long
Now this is really wrong
Try to run - can't get away
Now it's just too late
It's getting late and I'm killing time
But I can't get you out of my mind
Something's wrong with me
Try to make it easy and find a way to lose
You by all the things I say
Want you to go away
It's getting late and I'm killing time
But I can't get you out of my mind
Something's wrong with me
Try to make it easy and find a way to lose
You by all the things I say
Want you to go away
The lyrics of Dance Hall Crashers' song "Too Late" speak to the regret and frustration that come with missed opportunities and delayed actions. The first verse describes the singer's tendency to avoid difficult situations, even if it means letting a sinking ship go down without attempting to save it. The chorus emphasizes the theme of missed chances, with the singer acknowledging that their procrastination and fear have led to a situation that cannot be undone.
The second verse focuses on the singer's internal struggle. They acknowledge that something is wrong with themselves and that they have been trying to find a way to push their love interest away. However, the attempt has been unsuccessful, as they can't seem to get the person out of their mind. The bridge reveals the root of the singer's fear: they are scared of the power this person has over them and the vulnerability that comes with caring "too much."
Overall, "Too Late" is a lament about the costs of inaction and fear. The singer is overwhelmed by their own emotions and unable to act, which ultimately leads to regret and the recognition that things may never be the same again.
Line by Line Meaning
On a sinking ship, I'd be the first one
To jump so that it would be done
I am ready to take risks and not worry about the consequences
I don't want to think about what might be
I don't really want to see
What I'm missing out on
I am living in denial and avoiding reality
When you come back you'll find
I never really had a chance
It's not that I have anywere to go
It's just that I already know
I am afraid of being vulnerable and opening up
Waited too long
Now this is really wrong
Try to run - can't get away
Now it's just too late
I procrastinated and now it's too late to fix what's broken
It's getting late and I'm killing time
But I can't get you out of my mind
Something's wrong with me
Try to make it easy and find a way to lose
You by all the things I say
Want you to go away
I am confused about my feelings and trying to push you away, even though I can't stop thinking about you
When I close my eyes all I can see
Is the fire in front of me
I try to turn, don't want to stay
But I can't seem to get away
From the things that scare me most about you
All of what you say and do
Try not to squirm when I feel your touch
I just know that I care too much
I am struggling with my emotions and the intensity of my feelings for you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDREW RAMSEY, KELLI SAE, PETER LEGAT, SHANNON SANDERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Roopaloooop
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When I listen to it, it makes me sad in a good way. It makes me think it's being sung to a terminally ill child.
"Why are you worried about the dirt? I don't think that you'll mind. When it's your time." And the "promise I'll wait a while. To make sure that you've moved on." If it's a lullaby, it's scary. Ha. I thought maybe it was her singing to her grandma on her deathbed, too. Makes more sense I guess.