Way Too Late
Ivory Tower Project Lyrics


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You say that your unhappy,
Need some time on your own
But I’ll be hearing stories That you won’t be alone So if you leave, it’s over And you know I won’t stand in your way I’m wise to your game And you know what I’m trying to say

Remember all those nights That you went out on the town I put my faith in you girl, And you were messing around I guess the party’s over But you’d never admit that I’m right ‘Cause no one would love you like me For more than a night

Now that went out And you had a good time, You realize you’re lonely And now you want to be mine The one night stands are over Honey, you sure had your fun But my good times have just begun




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ivory Tower Project's song "Way Too Late" depict a situation where the singer's partner expresses a desire for some time alone. Despite the claim of needing space, the singer is aware that they will still hear stories about their partner being with someone else. The singer acknowledges that if their partner decides to leave, they won't stand in their way, implying that they are no longer willing to endure the games being played. The singer is wise to their partner's actions and is trying to convey the message that they are aware of their behavior.


The lyrics then mention the past instances when the partner went out and partied while the singer had faith in them. However, it is revealed that the partner was cheating during those times. The singer suggests that the party is now over, but knows the partner will never admit to being wrong. They assert that nobody will love the partner as deeply as they do, but for more than just a fleeting night.


Later in the lyrics, it is revealed that the partner has experienced a good time while being out, but has now come to the realization of their own loneliness. At this point, they want to be with the singer again, acknowledging that the one-night stands are over. The singer acknowledges the partner's past fun but implies that their own good times are just beginning, perhaps insinuating that they have moved on from the relationship and are ready for new experiences.


Overall, the lyrics convey a story of a relationship where one person realizes they have been taken for granted and betrayed, ultimately leading to a shift in power dynamics and the realization that they are starting to move on.


Line by Line Meaning

You say that your unhappy,
You claim to be dissatisfied with your current state of mind


Need some time on your own
You desire some solitude for yourself


But I’ll be hearing stories
Nevertheless, I will come across tales about you


That you won’t be alone
Indicating that you won't be by yourself


So if you leave, it’s over
If you decide to depart, our relationship will come to an end


And you know I won’t stand in your way
You are aware that I won't impede your departure


I’m wise to your game
I am familiar with your tactics and strategies


And you know what I’m trying to say
Additionally, you comprehend the message I am attempting to convey


Remember all those nights
Recall the numerous occasions


That you went out on the town
When you engaged in social activities outside


I put my faith in you girl,
I placed my trust in you, my dear


And you were messing around
Yet, you were engaging in deceptive behavior


I guess the party’s over
It appears that the enjoyable times have come to an end


But you’d never admit that I’m right
Although you would never acknowledge my correctness


‘Cause no one would love you like me
Because no one else could love you in the same way I do


For more than a night
For an extended period, beyond just one evening


Now that went out
Now that you went out


And you had a good time,
And you enjoyed yourself


You realize you’re lonely
You come to the realization that you feel lonely


And now you want to be mine
Consequently, you now desire to be in a relationship with me


The one night stands are over
The casual sexual encounters for a single night are finished


Honey, you sure had your fun
My dear, you certainly had your moments of enjoyment


But my good times have just begun
However, my enjoyable experiences have only just started




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Written by: MARK J REGULA

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