Too Much Too Little Too Late
Deniece Williams Lyrics
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Guess it's over, call it a day
Sorry that it had to end this way
No reason to pretend
We knew it had to end some day, this way
Deniece:
Yes, it's over, the kicks are gone
Somewhere we lost the key
So little left for you and me and it's clear to see
Both: Too much, too little, too late to lie again with you
Too much, too little, too late to try again with you
We're in the middle of ending something that we knew
Johnny: Was over
Deniece: Oh, it was over
Both: Too much, too little, too late to ever try again
Too much, too little, too late, let's end it being friends
Too much, too little, too late, we knew it had to end
Deniece; And, it's over
Johnny: It's over
Deniece:
Yes, it's over, the chips are down (whoa)
Pitty all our bridges tumbled down
Johnny:
Whatever chance we try, let's face it why deny It's over
Deniece: (It's over)
Johnny: It's over
Both: Too much, too little, too late to ever try again
Too much, too little, too late, let's end it being friends
Too much, too little, too late, we knew it had to end
Johnny: And it's over
Deniece: And it's over
Johnny: It's over
Deniece: And it's over
Fade
Both: Too much, too little, too late to ever try again
Too much, too little, too late, let's end it being friends
"Too Much Too Little Too Late," performed as a duet by Deniece Williams and Johnny Mathis, is a ballad that tells the story of two people who have come to the realization that their relationship has run its course, and there is little left for them to hold on to. The song acknowledges that despite the pain of letting go, it is time to end things and move on.
The lyrics explore the range of emotions experienced by a couple when they understand that their love has ended. The lines "Too much, too little, too late to lie again with you/ Too much, too little, too late to try again with you" express the irony that even though they may still have feelings for each other, their relationship cannot continue. The lyrics use repetition to reinforce the sense of finality and closure, and as the song ends, the singers eventually accept that it's time to move on and let go of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Guess it's over, call it a day
We have come to the conclusion that our relationship is ending and it is time to move on.
Sorry that it had to end this way
We are not happy about how our relationship ended but it is what it is.
No reason to pretend
We should not try to pretend that everything is okay when it is not.
We knew it had to end some day, this way
Deep down, we were aware that our relationship could not last forever and it had to end eventually.
Yes, it's over, the kicks are gone
Our relationship has lost its spark and excitement.
What's the use of tryin' to hang on?
It is not worth it to hold onto something that is already gone.
Somewhere we lost the key
At some point, we lost the secret to making our relationship work.
So little left for you and me and it's clear to see
There is not much left for us to salvage and it is obvious to both of us.
Too much, too little, too late to lie again with you
It is too late to try to deceive or mislead each other in the hopes of saving our relationship.
Too much, too little, too late to try again with you
There is not enough left between us to reignite our relationship.
We're in the middle of ending something that we knew
We are currently in the process of ending our relationship, which we knew would happen eventually.
Was over
Our relationship was already finished.
Oh, it was over
Our relationship was already finished.
Too much, too little, too late to ever try again
It is impossible to fix our relationship at this point.
Too much, too little, too late, let's end it being friends
We should aim to end our relationship on good terms and remain friends.
And, it's over
Our relationship is finished.
Whatever chance we try, let's face it why deny It's over
Regardless of any attempts we may make, we need to accept that our relationship is done.
It's over
Our relationship is finished.
And it's over
Our relationship is finished.
Too much, too little, too late to ever try again
It is impossible to fix our relationship at this point.
Too much, too little, too late, let's end it being friends
We should aim to end our relationship on good terms and remain friends.
Too much, too little, too late, we knew it had to end
We both knew deep down that our relationship was not meant to be forever.
And it's over
Our relationship is finished.
And it's over
Our relationship is finished.
It's over
Our relationship is finished.
And it's over
Our relationship is finished.
Too much, too little, too late to ever try again
It is impossible to fix our relationship at this point.
Too much, too little, too late, let's end it being friends
We should aim to end our relationship on good terms and remain friends.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN MCINTYRE VALLINS, NAT KIPNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sazonsongs
I’m 55. I feel so blessed to have grown up with this music in my ears. What a gift!
@queenrc4372
I'm 55yrs old as well & I feel the same way!🥰
@aliyourbrother1
I'm 60. Yes it was so beautiful growing up with such beautiful music.
@LW97672
I feel the same way. I’m 50 and remember taking road trips and listening to music. I was young but this music stays with you forever.
@aliyourbrother1
@@LW97672 those were the days,!
@msh8692
I'm with you sis
@douglashorner3522
My mother played this vinyl over and over again when I was a kid! It has a special place in my heart! It's a beautiful song, sung perfectly. She passed in Sept of 2021! I miss her so very much! This song is bitter sweet for me! Cherish the moments, everyone.
@chicagorainbow8935
My Deepest Condolences 🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂
@jeyjones2887
Hey I totally understand,, This song has the same meaning to me my mother played this when I was a Kid and I knew she was sad because her and my fathers problems during that time,, it takes me right back when I played it back after hearing it come over the radio in this truck stop restaurant,, she’s been gone since 2009 strange how some things can take you back to moments in an instant 🕊️
@reneeranger2885
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