Too Late
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We've been going back and forth
I'm waiting for the day you call me
I think I can do it on my own
Swinging like a pendulum
The time ticks by until it's gone
I'm thinking that
The sun has never shown
Time is gonna start
It's never gonna stop
Time is running out
Going into shock
'Cause you're
Too late
Too late
Too late
Oh oh oh oh oh

Never quite the effort-maker
I see you're not nearly ready
I think I can do it on my own
Just too late and still too little
I just seemed to miss you crawling
Never thought the day would come I know

Time is gonna start
It's never gonna stop
Time is running out
Going into shock
'Cause you're
Too late
Too late
Too late
Oh oh oh oh oh

Time is gonna start
It's never gonna stop
Time is running out
Going into shock
'Cause you're
Too late
Too late
Too late

You're too late
Too late
Too late
You're too late
Not quite




The same
Oh oh oh oh oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Too Late by Like express the feeling of disappointment and the concept of time being wasted waiting for someone who never arrives. The song describes a back and forth dynamic in a relationship, where the singer is waiting for the other person to make an effort, but they never do. The pendulum metaphor symbolizes the constant swinging between hope and despair. The line "the sun has never shown" suggests that the singer has lost hope and that their patience has run out.


The chorus repeats the phrase "too late" multiple times, emphasizing the idea that the opportunity for the other person to make things right has passed, and they have missed their chance. The second verse describes how the singer has come to the realization that they can manage on their own and that it's too little too late for the other person. The line "never thought the day would come I know" implies that the singer had hope that things would work out, but they no longer believe that to be true.


Overall, Too Late is a song about the disappointment of waiting for someone who never arrives and the realization that it's time to move on. The repeated use of the phrase "too late" throughout the song emphasizes the finality of the situation.


Line by Line Meaning

We've been going back and forth
We've been having a lot of conversations


I'm waiting for the day you call me
I'm waiting for a sign of interest from you


I think I can do it on my own
I believe I am independent enough


Swinging like a pendulum
My emotions are oscillating


The time ticks by until it's gone
Time keeps passing and we're not getting anywhere


I'm thinking that the sun has never shown
I feel like things have never really been in my favor


Time is gonna start
Time will keep moving forward


It's never gonna stop
Time will not wait for anyone


Time is running out
We are quickly losing time


Going into shock
Feeling overwhelmed and panicked


'Cause you're too late
Because you missed your chance


Too late
You waited too long


Too late
Your opportunity has passed


Too late
You're out of time


Oh oh oh oh oh
Vocalization of distress


Never quite the effort-maker
You didn't put much effort in


I see you're not nearly ready
You weren't prepared for this


Just too late and still too little
You're too late and your effort isn't enough


I just seemed to miss you crawling
I missed your early attempts at trying


Never thought the day would come I know
I never anticipated this outcome


You're too late
You missed your chance


Too late
It's too late for you to make a difference


Too late
You’re out of time


You're too late
You lost your opportunity


Not quite the same
Things have changed and they're not as they used to be


Oh oh oh oh oh
Vocalization of distress




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Elizabeth Anne Berg

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