Damage Is Done
Foreigner Lyrics


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Is there a reason
For things that you say?
The way you're treating me
All the games I won't play
Well it's too late, no longer one
Don't want you, the damage is done

Will you miss me
When I leave you behind?
Will you tell your friends
I treated you unkind?
Well it's over now, and I'm on the run
I don't want you, the damage is done

There have been rumors
That my sense of humor is lacking in some ways
To me that's no reason, it's tantamount to treason
See what the judge has to say
You need to find someone half as blind
As I am to your games
And maybe you'll find out what it's all about
And it can drive you insane

Ooh the damage is done
And now I feel it's too late
The damage is done
It's over
Now I'm on the run
And baby you and I know
The damage is done





I feel it's too late
The damage is done

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Foreigner's song "The Damage Is Done" are quite straightforward. The song talks about a failed and toxic relationship, where one person has mistreated the other to a point of no return. The lyrics in the first verse ask if there is any reason or explanation for the behavior of the person who caused the damage, and how they have been treating the other person. The singer knows they cannot continue the relationship, and they won't play any more games, saying "it's too late, no longer one, don't want you, the damage is done."


In the second verse, the singer wonders if the person who hurt them will miss them when they leave or if they will bad-mouth the singer to their friends. They state firmly that it is over, and they are leaving, running away from the failed relationship. They repeat the phrase "I don't want you, the damage is done" to emphasize that there is no coming back from the hurt that has been caused.


The final verse addresses rumors about the singer's lack of sense of humor, dismissing it as irrelevant compared to the pain caused by the toxic relationship. The singer encourages the other person to find someone who won't play games like they did and maybe then they will understand that their behavior was wrong. The song ends with a final reminder that "the damage is done," and the singer feels like it is too late to go back.


Line by Line Meaning

Is there a reason
Is there a specific cause or explanation behind the things that you say?


For things that you say?
Are there particular things that you say that have a specific purpose or intention?


The way you're treating me
The manner in which you are treating me is not the way I want to be treated.


All the games I won't play
I am choosing not to play any of your manipulative or deceitful games anymore.


Well it's too late, no longer one
It is too late for us to be reconciled and our relationship is now over.


Don't want you, the damage is done
I do not desire to be with you anymore because the harm that has been done is irreversible.


Will you miss me
When I depart from your life, will you feel my absence?


When I leave you behind?
Once I have moved away from you, will you continue to think of me?


Will you tell your friends
Are you going to describe to your acquaintances how I mistreated you?


I treated you unkind?
Did I handle our interactions with cruelty and insensitivity?


Well it's over now, and I'm on the run
Our connection has concluded permanently and I am presently escaping the situation.


I don't want you, the damage is done
I am repulsed by the prospect of restarting our relationship after all the hurt that has been caused.


There have been rumors
There have been reports or discussions about me.


That my sense of humor is lacking in some ways
That I am not always funny or amusing in every context.


To me that's no reason, it's tantamount to treason
I believe it is unjustifiable, nearly bordering on a betrayal, to deny me affection or loyalty based on this premise alone.


See what the judge has to say
Let us allow an impartial arbitrator to reach a decision on this matter.


You need to find someone half as blind
You should search for someone who is only minutely less oblivious to your manipulative behavior than I am.


As I am to your games
As I have been to your various ploys and schemes.


And maybe you'll find out what it's all about
Perhaps you will finally comprehend the meaning behind your conduct and how it has impacted others.


And it can drive you insane
This realization may have detrimental effects on your mental health.


Ooh the damage is done
The harm that I have experienced is already irreparable.


And now I feel it's too late
Presently, I believe there is no way for us to retrieve our relationship because the harm has already been inflicted.


The damage is done
The injury has been dealt and cannot be cured.


It's over
Our bond has come to an end.


Now I'm on the run
Currently, I am fleeing from our association to continue with my life.


And baby you and I know
We both understand the reality of our relationship.


The damage is done
The destruction has been done and cannot be reversed.


I feel it's too late
In my opinion, our relationship can no longer be mended.


The damage is done
Our emotional injuries have already transpired.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LOU GRAMM, MICK JONES

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Marcin

Is there a reason
For things that you say?
The way you're treating me
All the games I won't play
Well it's too late, no longer one
Don't want you, the damage is done
Will you miss me
When I leave you behind?
Will you tell your friends
I treated you unkind?
Well it's over now, and I'm on the run
I don't want you, the damage is done
There have been rumors
That my sense of humor is lacking in some ways
To me that's no reason, it's tantamount to treason
See what the judge has to say
You need to find someone half as blind
As I am to your games
And maybe you'll find out what it's all about
And it can drive you insane
Ooh the damage is done
And now I feel it's too late
The damage is done
It's over
Now I'm on the run
And baby you and I know
The damage is done
I feel it's too late
The damage is done



All comments from YouTube:

Kevin Nelson

This and Boston's 1st album came out about the same time.
Killer debuts!

Guy Salzmann

Yep. But unfortunately downhill after...

Jess S

Styx??

0U812

1977 what a era

Cale Roy Wusere

This is one of the most overlooked Foreigner tunes. It didn't matter if we were riding back roads or at a party, this song always got turned up and somebody would usually try to sing it. Truly one of their best.

Jess S

I’m about to sing it. And whistle what I can’t sing. I Love Foreigner 😎

Cale Roy Wusere

@albert mojica, jr. amjmetaltomotown Awesome memory bro!

Kim Sullivan

@Cale Roy Wusere Absolutely.

Cale Roy Wusere

@Kim Sullivan Soul mate ;=)

Kim Sullivan

Gee, this whole album was a blessing, right before us. 😊

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