Its Too Late
Dirty South Lyrics


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Monday morning: Hesitate, I can't get out of bed
I'd rather go back to the dreams I'm living in my head
Tuesday evening: Pack my bags, I'm heading out the door
I left a box of memories lying on the floor

Ride on, ride till early morning sun
Ride on, like the dawning of the day
It's too late, to let all your feelings show
Go on, 'til the night is swept away

I'm running from the city lights
I'm running from this empty life
I'm running out of time tonight
I'm screaming out for "Help! Help!"

"Slow down, your moving too fast
Go home, you'll feel better for it
Oh boy, you better stop dreaming
It's all in your head!"

'Cause it's too late now...

Ride on, ride till early morning sun
Ride on, like the dawning of the day
It's too late, to let all your feelings show
Go on, 'til the night is swept away...

Ride on, ride till early morning sun
Ride on, like the morning of the day




It's too late, to let all your feelings show
Ride on, til the night is swept away...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dirty South's song "It's Too Late" reflect the struggle of feeling stuck in life and yearning to break free from monotony. The first verse begins on a Monday morning where the singer hesitates to get out of bed and face life's responsibilities. Instead, he wants to retreat back into the comfort of his dreams. By Tuesday evening, the singer has packed his bags and left behind memories while searching for an escape. The chorus urges him to "ride on" and keep moving forward until the pain and uncertainty of the night is gone.


As he runs from the city lights and an empty life, the singer screams out for help, but others tell him to slow down and stop dreaming. They tell him that it's all in his head and that he needs to come back to reality. Despite their advice, the singer keeps moving forward because it's too late to turn back.


The repetition of "ride on" throughout the chorus is a symbol of perseverance and the hope for a new beginning. Although the singer is in pain, he keeps going towards the "early morning sun" as a metaphor for a new day and a fresh start. Overall, the message of the song is to keep moving forward even when life seems tough.


Line by Line Meaning

Monday morning: Hesitate, I can't get out of bed
I am unmotivated and struggling to start my day.


I'd rather go back to the dreams I'm living in my head
I prefer to remain in my own thoughts and fantasies.


Tuesday evening: Pack my bags, I'm heading out the door
I am leaving my current situation behind and moving forward.


I left a box of memories lying on the floor
I left behind my past and my memories associated with it.


Ride on, ride till early morning sun
Keep going and don't stop until the sun comes up.


Ride on, like the dawning of the day
Keep pushing forward, just like the sunrise brings a new day.


It's too late, to let all your feelings show
It's too far gone to express how you truly feel.


Go on, 'til the night is swept away
Keep moving forward, until the past is gone and the future begins.


I'm running from the city lights
I am metaphorically running away from my responsibilities and insecurities.


I'm running from this empty life
I am escaping from a life that has little meaning or fulfillment.


I'm running out of time tonight
I feel like I am running out of opportunities to make a change.


I'm screaming out for "Help! Help!"
I am desperate for assistance and support.


"Slow down, your moving too fast
You are making decisions too quickly and without enough thought.


Go home, you'll feel better for it
Take some time for yourself and try to relax.


Oh boy, you better stop dreaming
You need to stop fantasizing and start realizing your goals.


It's all in your head!"
Your thoughts and perceptions are impacting your actions.


'Cause it's too late now...
It is too late to reverse the past and make a change.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NANCI GRIFFITH

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@TheWalletInspecktr

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@schumpeterarnaud4426

I was searching for this song since 10 years 😍😭🥵 It used to be my alarm clock as a late teenager, it gave me good mood for the day ! Thank you ❤️

@fastluigi

Me too

@ScarfaceU

I remembered when I listened this song in 2006

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That was a great year for music!

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