Too Late To Run
Kommentaar B.V. Lyrics
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When I looked around and all my friends had gone
You know, I stayed so long, I could not go home
Oh when I need a little something who, what, I did not know
Oh, I stuck around to see if it would show
Well, I stayed so long that I forgot to go
Way too late, way too late
Way too late to go home early now
Honey, turn your back, turn your back on me
'Cause I can't bear, bear for you to be
Bear looking at a man not where he's supposed to be
Now, it's way too late, way too late
Way too late, way too late
Way too late to go home early now
Honey, turn your back, turn your back on me
Oh 'cause I can't bear, bear for you to be
Bear looking at a man not where he's supposed to be
Now, it's way too late, way too late
Way too late, way too late
Way too late to go home early now
The lyrics in Kommentaar B.V.'s "Too Late To Run" tell the story of a night of partying gone wrong. The singer went out with friends and lost track of time, staying out way past the point of being able to go home. In search of "a little something," the singer lingered even longer until it was too late to leave. The regret of this decision is palpable through the repetition of "way too late" throughout the song.
The second half of the song takes a more serious turn as the singer urges a loved one to turn away from him. The reason for this is not explicitly stated, but it seems to be related to the poor choices the singer has made throughout the night. He doesn't want his loved one to see him in a compromising position or situation. The last line of the song once again emphasizes the theme of being too late to make things right, both in terms of leaving the party and the consequences of the singer's actions.
Overall, the lyrics in "Too Late To Run" explore the feeling of being trapped by a bad decision and the regret that comes with it. The repetition of "way too late" emphasizes the finality of the situation and the inability to change what has already happened. The song serves as a warning to listeners that the choices they make in the moment can have lasting consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
I went out last night and stayed out way too long
I left my house last night and spent too much time outside.
When I looked around and all my friends had gone
I realized my friends had left me alone.
You know, I stayed so long, I could not go home
I spent so much time outside that I don't want to go home yet.
Oh when I need a little something who, what, I did not know
I was looking for something to entertain myself but I didn't know what.
Oh, I stuck around to see if it would show
I stayed to see if the thing I was looking for would appear.
Well, I stayed so long that I forgot to go
I spent too much time outside that I forgot I should have left earlier.
Now, it's way too late, way too late
Way too late, way too late
Way too late to go home early now
It's too late to go home early now, I will have to stay outside for the rest of the night.
Honey, turn your back, turn your back on me
Please ignore me, I am feeling ashamed for staying out too late.
'Cause I can't bear, bear for you to be
Bear looking at a man not where he's supposed to be
I don't want you to see me acting like this, it's not socially acceptable.
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Written by: CHUCK MEAD
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