It's Late
H-burns Lyrics


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Watching the colors glow
Until the day goes by
By the time you realize it's late
I might be already underground

Six years of silence
The same old random drives
Oh the years are running fast
Oh the waves ain't waving back

Six years of bad blood
Waiting for sunrise
By the time you realize it's late
I might be already down the line

Watching the colors glow
Until the day goes by
Oh the years are running fast
Oh the waves ain't waving back

6 Years of bad sleep
Wishing the sun dies




Hope when you'll realize it's late
I'm not already underground

Overall Meaning

In H-burns's song "It's Late," the lyrics describe a sense of urgency and regret for lost time, as time moves quickly and the singer fears they may miss their chance to fulfill their dreams or accomplish their goals. The opening lines, "Watching the colors glow, until the day goes by," suggest a sense of contemplation and observing the fleeting beauty of the world, while also acknowledging the passing of time. The lyrics mention "six years of silence" and "six years of bad blood," suggesting that the singer has been holding onto something for a long time, possibly a grudge or unfulfilled desire. They mention "random drives" and "waiting for sunrise," indicating a sense of restlessness and aimlessness, as if they are searching for something but don't know what it is. The repetition of the phrases "oh the years are running fast" and "oh the waves ain't waving back" emphasize the fleeting and uncontrollable nature of time and the struggle to make progress or move forward.


The lyrics suggest a sense of desperation and hopelessness, as the singer fears they may miss their chance to achieve their dreams. They say "by the time you realize it's late, I might be already underground," implying that they may have given up or lost their chance to succeed. However, the final line offers a glimmer of hope as they say "hope when you'll realize it's late, I'm not already underground," suggesting that there is still time to make a change and pursue their goals.


Line by Line Meaning

Watching the colors glow
Observing the beauty of nature and the passing of time


Until the day goes by
Until the hours of the day have passed by quickly


By the time you realize it's late
Before you become aware of the late hours of the night


I might be already underground
I may already be asleep or even deceased


Six years of silence
Six years of absence or lack of communication


The same old random drives
Repetitive, aimless journeys without purpose


Oh the years are running fast
Time is passing quickly without regard for our desires


Oh the waves ain't waving back
The natural world may not always respond to our presence or needs


Six years of bad blood
Six years of unresolved conflict or tension


Waiting for sunrise
Anticipating a new day or a fresh start


By the time you realize it's late
Before you notice the passage of time into the night


I might be already down the line
I may have already moved on or progressed beyond a certain point


6 Years of bad sleep
Six years of restless or troubled sleep, possibly due to unresolved issues


Wishing the sun dies
Desiring an end to the day or to one's troubles


Hope when you'll realize it's late
I hope that you will understand the urgency of the situation


I'm not already underground
I am still alive and present in this world




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