Too Late
Hunter Rose Lyrics


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It's too late
Too late (Oh)

I try, I I (Oh)
I I
Too late
It's too late
It's too late




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hunter Rose's song "Too Late" are centered around the theme of regret and missed opportunities in a relationship. The repetition of "it's too late" throughout the song emphasizes the finality of the situation and the singer's inability to change the past. The lyrics suggest that the singer tried to save the relationship, but it was ultimately too late to make things work.


The use of the personal pronoun "I" in the lyrics suggests that the singer is taking responsibility for the failure of the relationship. The repetition of "I try" emphasizes the singer's effort to make things work, but ultimately it was not enough. The repetition of "oh" throughout the song suggests a sense of emotional anguish and pain.


The simple and repetitive nature of the lyrics, in combination with the atmospheric and melancholic instrumentation, creates a somber and reflective mood. The lyrics of "Too Late" are relatable to anyone who has experienced the pain of a failed relationship or missed opportunities in life.


Line by Line Meaning

It's too late
The situation has surpassed the point where it can be addressed or reversed.


Too late (Oh)
The acknowledgement that there is no way to fix or salvage what has been lost.


I try, I I (Oh)
The realization that effort was made in an attempt to prevent the current outcome.


I I
Emphasis on the individual's actions in contributing to the current state of affairs.


Too late
Reiteration that the situation cannot be rectified.


It's too late
Final confirmation that there is no possible reversal of this state.




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