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It's Too Late
Johnny Hammond Lyrics
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There's somethin' wrong here, there can be no denyin'.
One of us is changin', or maybe we've just stopped tryin'.
And it's too late, baby now, it's too late,
Though we really did try to make it.
Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide,
And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no.
It used to be so easy, livin' here with you.
You were light and breezy, an' I knew just what to do.
Now you look so unhappy, and I feel like a fool.
And it's too late, baby now, it's too late,
Though we really did try to make it.
Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide,
And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no.
There'll be good times again for me and you,
But we just can't stay together; don't you feel it too?
Still I'm glad for what we had and how I once loved you.
And it's too late, baby now, it's too late,
Though we really did try to make it. (we can't make it)
Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide,
And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no, no, no, no, no.
It's too late baby, it's too late now darling
It's too late.
The song "It's Too Late" by Johnny Hammond provides insight into the struggles of a relationship and the difficulties of letting go. The lyrics begin with the singer who has stayed in bed all morning, highlighting their disinterest in getting up and facing the day. They acknowledge that something is not right between the two of them, and they cannot deny it. The singer suggests that either they or their partner has changed or that both of them have stopped trying, indicating a lack of effort in the relationship. The sentiment expressed in this song is that the relationship has run its course, and there is no way to continue it despite their best efforts.
The chorus of the song expresses a plea to the partner that it is too late to salvage the relationship because something inside has died, and the singer cannot hide it or fake it anymore. The second verse further describes how easy it once was to live with the partner because they were light and breezy, and the singer always knew what to do. The contrast between then and now is evident in the partner's unhappiness, and the singer feels like a fool for not being able to fix it.
The song's final verse conveys hope that there will be good times in the future for both of them but acknowledges that they cannot stay together, as they both feel it is past the point of repair. The singer is grateful for the past and the love they once shared, but they know it is too late to go back to that.
Overall, "It's Too Late" is a moving song that reflects the pain and heartache that comes with the end of a relationship. It highlights the difficulty of breaking away from someone you once loved and cared for, accepting that sometimes relationships run their course and cannot be saved.
Line by Line Meaning
Stayed in bed all mornin' just to pass the time.
I lay in bed this morning because I don't want to get up and face reality.
There's somethin' wrong here, there can be no denyin'.
There is something wrong in our relationship, and I cannot deny it anymore.
One of us is changin', or maybe we've just stopped tryin'.
Either one of us has changed, or we have stopped making an effort to make our relationship work.
And it's too late, baby now, it's too late,
Though we really did try to make it.
Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide,
And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no.
Our relationship is beyond repair, and though we have tried to fix it, it's too late now. I cannot hide the fact that something inside me has died, and I cannot pretend anymore.
It used to be so easy, livin' here with you.
You were light and breezy, an' I knew just what to do.
Now you look so unhappy, and I feel like a fool.
Living with you used to be effortless. You were always cheerful, and I knew how to make you happy. But now, you appear unhappy, and I feel like I am failing to make things right.
There'll be good times again for me and you,
But we just can't stay together; don't you feel it too?
Still I'm glad for what we had and how I once loved you.
Although we cannot be together, I know we will have good times again in the future. The love we had in the past will always mean something to me and make me happy.
And it's too late, baby now, it's too late,
Though we really did try to make it. (we can't make it)
Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide,
And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no, no, no, no, no.
Our relationship is beyond repair. Though we have tried to make it work, it's just not possible anymore, and I cannot pretend otherwise.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID JOHANSEN, JOHNNY THUNDERS
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