It's Too Late
Louise Thomas 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 Louise Thomas is a heartbreaking ballad about the end of a romantic relationship. The first verse sets a melancholic mood as the singer describes staying in bed all morning "just to pass the time." This could indicate that the singer is struggling to find motivation to get up and face the world, perhaps due to depression or a sense of hopelessness about the relationship. The next line hints at the underlying issues in the relationship, as the singer admits that "there's something wrong here" that cannot be denied.
In the chorus, we learn that the relationship has reached a point of no return - no matter how hard the couple has tried to make things work, "something inside has died." The singer cannot hide this fact and cannot pretend to be happy anymore. The second verse provides some backstory to the relationship, suggesting that it used to be "easy" and that the singer knew "just what to do." However, now the couple is unhappy, and the singer feels foolish for not being able to fix things.
The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the singer acknowledging that "there'll be good times again" but that the couple cannot stay together. Despite this, the singer is grateful for what they had and for the love they once shared. Overall, "It's Too Late" is a poignant reminder that even the strongest love can wither and die over time, leaving behind only memories and regret.
Line by Line Meaning
Stayed in bed all mornin' just to pass the time.
I'm bored and don't know what else to do so I'm just staying in bed all morning.
There's somethin' wrong here, there can be no denyin'.
I can feel that something is wrong with our relationship, and it's hard to deny it.
One of us is changin', or maybe we've just stopped tryin'.
Either one or both of us are changing, or we've just given up on making things work.
And it's too late, baby now, it's too late, Though we really did try to make it.
We've tried to make this work, but it's beyond repair now. It's too late to save it.
Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide, And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no.
I'm feeling emotionally emptied out, I cannot hide this any longer, I can't pretend, it's too hard.
It used to be so easy, livin' here with you. You were light and breezy, an' I knew just what to do.
Living with you used to be so easy, things were light and carefree, and I didn't have to think too hard about anything.
Now you look so unhappy, and I feel like a fool.
You look unhappy now, and I feel foolish for not realizing this earlier.
There'll be good times again for me and you, But we just can't stay together; don't you feel it too?
We might be able to have good times again...but we just can't stay together anymore. Don't you feel it too?
Still I'm glad for what we had and how I once loved you.
I'm still grateful for what we had and how I once loved you, but I know it's best for us to move on.
It's too late baby, it's too late now darling It's too late.
It's too late for us now, baby. It's too late, my darling.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID JOHANSEN, JOHNNY THUNDERS
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