Following the release of their seventh studio album Cageless (2017) and its accompanying tour, current members of Hedley faced accusations of sexual misconduct with young women over the course of their career. After Hoggard faced additional accusations of sexual assault by two women, the group confirmed they would enter an indefinite hiatus.
On July 23, 2018, Hoggard was charged with one count of Sexual Interference and two counts of Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm. On June 5, 2022, Hoggard was convicted of sexually assaulting the Ottawa woman.
On November 8, 2018, former drummer of the band Chris Crippin spoke out against Hoggard's behaviour during his time with the band. Crippin stated he was routinely called a "f*ggot" and was told to "shut the fuck up" when he tried to speak out. In a separate interview in July 2019, Crippin said that Hoggard was "extremely rude" and it wasn't behaviour he wanted to be around.
On October 20, 2022, Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard was sentenced to 5 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting an Ottawa woman.
Never Too Late
Hedley Lyrics
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Than ever from here
Another night and who can say if leaving is better
Than living in fear
Here's to all the broken hearts tonight
Here's to all the fall a parts tonight
Here's to every girl and boy who lost their joy
You know it's never too late
Get up and start all over again
You know it's never too late
There's gotta be a better way
Don't settle for the cold and rain
It's not too late to start again
Find a way to smile and never let it get away
It's been too long and we've been down and out without laughter,
No smiling just tears
We're tired of falling down and being such a disaster,
We've been here for years
Here's to all the broken hearts tonight
Here's to all the fall a parts tonight
Here's to every girl and boy who lost their joy
They let it get away you know its
You know it's never too late
Get up and start all over again
You know it's never too late
There's gotta be a better way
Don't settle for the cold and rain
It's not too late to start again
Find a way to smile and never let it get away
I'm gone, I'm gone, there's gotta be a better way I'm gone
I'm gone, I'm gone, there's gotta be a better way I'm gone
I'm gone, I'm gone, there's gotta be a better way I'm gone
I'm gone, I'm gone, there's gotta be a better way I'm gone
I'm gone, I'm gone, there's gotta be a better way I'm gone
(You know it's never too late, you know it's never too late)
I'm gone, I'm gone, there's gotta be a better way I'm gone
(You know it's never too late, you know it's never too late)
I'm gone, I'm gone, there's gotta be a better way I'm gone
(You know it's never too late, you know it's never too late)
(You know it's never too late, there's gotta be a better way I'm gone)
The lyrics to Hedley's song "Never Too Late" offer comfort and inspiration to listeners who may be going through a tough time in their lives. The first verse speaks to the human desire to escape difficult situations and start anew. The second verse acknowledges that the struggles one faces may last for some time, making it easy to lose hope and joy. However, the chorus serves as a reminder that it's never too late to turn things around and find happiness again. The song ultimately encourages listeners to never give up on themselves and to keep searching for a better way.
The song's overarching message is one that resonates with many people, making it a popular choice for those seeking inspiration or hope. It has been used in various TV shows and movies including Grey’s Anatomy and The Vampire Diaries. Moreover, it has won SOCAN awards for both the songwriting and screen composers categories.
Line by Line Meaning
Hoping I can run today and get away faster
I want to escape my current situation and leave it behind as quickly as possible.
Than ever from here
I want to get as far away as possible from where I currently am.
Another night and who can say if leaving is better
Staying here is causing me fear and discomfort, but leaving may not necessarily be the solution either.
Than living in fear
I am currently living in fear and I need to find a way to overcome it.
Here's to all the broken hearts tonight
Let's raise a toast to all those who are hurting emotionally tonight.
Here's to all the fall a parts tonight
Here's to all those who are struggling and falling apart.
Here's to every girl and boy who lost their joy
Here's to everyone who has lost their sense of happiness and joy in life.
They let it get away
They have allowed their happiness to slip away from them.
You know it's never too late
It's never too late to make a change and improve your situation.
Get up and start all over again
Get back on your feet and try again.
There's gotta be a better way
There has to be a way to improve your situation and find happiness.
Don't settle for the cold and rain
Don't settle for a less than satisfactory or unhappy life.
It's not too late to start again
You can always start over and make a change for the better.
Find a way to smile and never let it get away
Make sure to find joy and happiness in life and hold onto it tightly.
It's been too long and we've been down and out without laughter
We have been struggling for a long time and have forgotten what it's like to be happy.
No smiling just tears
We have been so unhappy that we have forgotten how to smile and only know how to cry.
We're tired of falling down and being such a disaster
We are exhausted from constantly failing and being unsuccessful in life.
We've been here for years
Our current situation has been going on for a long time and we need to change it.
I'm gone, I'm gone, there's gotta be a better way I'm gone
I've had enough and I need to find a better solution.
(You know it's never too late, you know it's never too late)
It's important to remember that it's never too late to turn things around and create a better life for yourself.
(You know it's never too late, there's gotta be a better way I'm gone)
It's important to have hope and believe that there is always a better way to live life and find happiness.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JACOB WILLIAM HOGGARD, DAVE ROSIN, CHRISTIAN ROBERT CRIPPIN, THOMAS WALTER MACDONALD, GREIG NORI
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Vhan Morales
This brings back so many memories.
nathan
U have no idea
lou dorchen
@John Roussakis be careful grade 5 is the age group Hedley likes
John Roussakis
I was in grade 5 when I first heard this song
ItsMazamx
This hit me right in the nostalgia.
Tony Kim
I got into them in 2011, and so it's been almost 10 years since I last listened to this classic~ Definitely my favourite off of Famous Last Words no doubt
zia samim
Right in the nostalgia nuts
IAMTheDeffence
Yessir
KARLAIRIS LOYADURAN
Me too
randomobscurity
Honestly, this is one of the songs that helped me when I was really down. When I felt depressed, I would just sing this softly, wishing to feel better and to keep believing. Thanks Hedley!