Too Late
Eric Lyrics


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When you were standing in the rain I gave you shelter
When I was knocking on your door you gave me none
Well I don't make that kind of deal with anybody
And I won't be that kind of fool for anyone

How do you feel when the tables have been turned?
What will you do now the bridges have been burned?
Cause it's too late now the magic's lost
Too late now the spell is broken
Too late now to count the cost
Of words that should remain unspoken

When I need you by my side you stand above me
And when I look into yuor eyes you turn away
Well if that's the best there is then I won't buy it
Well if that's the only game then I won't play

How many danger signs did you ignore?
How many times have you heard it all before?

Cause it's too late now the magic's lost
Too late now the spell is broken




Too late now to count the cost
Of words that should remain unspoken

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, Eric communicates a message about a relationship that has been one-sided for a long time. The singer has always provided comfort and shelter for their partner when needed. However, when the singer needs help or comfort, the partner refuses to offer any form of support. The singer realizes that he has been a fool for putting all his efforts into the relationship, while his partner didn't reciprocate. With the relationship reaching a critical point, the singer wonders what his partner will do now that the tables have turned.


As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the past, acknowledging the warning signs that were ignored. He questions his partner's commitment and concludes that if the partner isn't willing to offer equal support or engagement, then he won't continue to play games. The relationship has become too toxic, and while it's too late to save it, the singer has learned the valuable lesson of recognizing when it's time to let go.


Overall, these lyrics offer a reflection on the importance of mutual support and engagement within relationships. They provide insight into the singer's realization that love and relationships shouldn't be one-sided. The message is also about recognizing when it's time to let go of toxic relationships, no matter how hard it may be.


Line by Line Meaning

When you were standing in the rain I gave you shelter
I protected you from the harsh elements when you needed help.


When I was knocking on your door you gave me none
You did not offer me any assistance when I was in need.


Well I don't make that kind of deal with anybody
I do not make agreements that require me to sacrifice more than the other party.


And I won't be that kind of fool for anyone
I refuse to be taken advantage of.


How do you feel when the tables have been turned?
How do you react when you are on the receiving end of the actions you have inflicted on others?


What will you do now the bridges have been burned?
What actions will you take now that the relationship has been irreparably damaged?


Cause it's too late now the magic's lost
The enchantment and allure that once existed are now gone.


Too late now the spell is broken
It is now impossible to restore what once existed between us.


Too late now to count the cost
The damage has been done and it is too late to take back what was lost.


Of words that should remain unspoken
The things that we should have kept to ourselves and never said aloud.


When I need you by my side you stand above me
When I require your support, you tower over me in a show of dominance.


And when I look into yuor eyes you turn away
When I try to connect with you emotionally, you avoid eye contact.


Well if that's the best there is then I won't buy it
If this is the best that you can offer, then I am not interested.


Well if that's the only game then I won't play
If this is the only option available, then I refuse to participate.


How many danger signs did you ignore?
How many warning signals did you purposely overlook?


How many times have you heard it all before?
How many repetitions of this same pattern have you endured?


Cause it's too late now the magic's lost
The enchantment and allure that once existed are now gone.


Too late now the spell is broken
It is now impossible to restore what once existed between us.


Too late now to count the cost
The damage has been done and it is too late to take back what was lost.


Of words that should remain unspoken
The things that we should have kept to ourselves and never said aloud.




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