Justus was member of the house trio Whirlpool Productions. They had a #1 hit in Italy called "From Disco to Disco".
Since 1999, he is working with the German label Kompakt.
It's Too Late
Justus Köhncke 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 lyrics of Justus Köhncke's song "It's Too Late" is a straightforward portrayal of the disintegration of a romantic relationship. The singer narrates how time and circumstances have taken a toll on their bond, making it a struggle to keep things going. The first stanza sets the tone with the singer staying in bed and feeling that something is off between them and their partner. They wonder if they have lost the spark that kept them together or if they have just stopped trying to revive their love.
In the chorus, the singer admits that despite their efforts, it's too late to save the relationship. The love that was once the driving force of their bond has died, and there is no way they can fake it anymore. The verses highlight the contrast between their present and past. The singer reminisces about the easy-going, happy times they had with their partner. However, the partner now looks unhappy, making the singer feel like a fool. In the end, while acknowledging that both of them might find happiness again, the singer admits that they can no longer stay together.
Overall, the song's lyrics evoke a sense of melancholy and resignation, indicating that sometimes, no matter how much effort you put in, relationships can still disintegrate due to factors beyond your control.
Line by Line Meaning
Stayed in bed all mornin' just to pass the time.
I had no motivation to get up and start my day, so I stayed in bed to kill time.
There's somethin' wrong here, there can be no denyin'.
I can sense and feel that something in our relationship is not right, and it cannot be denied.
One of us is changin', or maybe we've just stopped tryin'.
Either one of us has undergone some changes, or we have both lost the drive to work on our relationship.
And it's too late, baby now, it's too late,
We have reached a point where our relationship has broken beyond repair.
Though we really did try to make it.
Despite our best efforts, we were unable to salvage our relationship.
Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide,
The spark or passion that fueled our relationship has faded away, and I cannot pretend everything is fine.
And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no.
I cannot continue to pretend everything is okay and maintain a facade.
It used to be so easy, livin' here with you.
Our relationship was effortless and uncomplicated in the past.
You were light and breezy, an' I knew just what to do.
You were carefree and easy-going, and I knew how to keep our relationship running smoothly.
Now you look so unhappy, and I feel like a fool.
You appear unhappy, and I feel regretful for not being able to make things right between us.
There'll be good times again for me and you,
Although our relationship has ended, we both have the potential to experience good times in the future.
But we just can't stay together; don't you feel it too?
We cannot continue to be in a relationship together, and I hope you feel the same way.
Still I'm glad for what we had and how I once loved you.
Although our relationship has ended, I am grateful for the time we had together and the love we shared.
It's too late baby, it's too late now darling
Our relationship has reached an inevitable end, and it is too late to save it.
It's too late.
Our relationship is over, and there is nothing we can do about it.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID JOHANSEN, JOHNNY THUNDERS
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