Too Late
Love Inks Lyrics

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OR WILL YOU GET UP
WILL YOU GET OFF IT SOON?

SOMEHOW YOU’RE A LEGEND IN MANY WAYS
AND THERE’S NO ONE LIKE YOU THAT PLAYS
THEN YOU TRIPPED IN A HOLE
WENT SOLO AND LOST YOUR GRAPES
WHAT A WASTE

DOES IT EVER SEEM ON TIME?
IT’S ALWAYS TOO LATE, TOO LATE

SOME NIGHTS WHEN YOU’RE FADING OUT OF VIEW
TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT ME TO DO
SHOULD WE PACK UP OUR THINGS
GO GREAT NECK NEW JERSEY THROUGH?

SOMEHOW ALL YOUR HANG-UPS ARE CATCHING ON
LIKE THE BARS FROM YOUR FAMOUS SONG
WHEN YOU WALK DOWN THE STREETS ALL THE NEIGHBORHOOD SINGS ALONG
BUT SOMETHINGS WRONG

DOES IT EVER SEEM ON TIME?
IT’S ALWAYS TOO LATE, TOO LATE

I KNEW YOU’D HIDE IT AWAY.

Overall Meaning

In Love Inks's song "Too Late," the lyrics paint a picture of a legendary musician who has fallen from grace. The lines "Somehow you're a legend in many ways / And there's no one like you that plays" suggest that this person was once a revered figure in the music industry, but something went wrong. The lyrics go on to describe how the musician "tripped in a hole" and lost their footing, resulting in a career spiral that led them to go solo and lose their "grapes" (perhaps a reference to losing their creative edge or drive).

Despite this, the musician's "hang-ups" are still catching on and people continue to sing along to their famous songs. But the singer recognizes that "something's wrong" and wonders if it's "too late" to do something about it. The lyrics end with "I knew you'd hide it away," suggesting that the musician has been struggling with something internally and perhaps concealing it from others.

The overall theme of "Too Late" seems to be one of regret and missed opportunities. The repeated refrain of "Does it ever seem on time? / It's always too late, too late" reinforces this idea that time has run out and the singer wishes they could have done something differently. It's a poignant and reflective song that speaks to the idea that even the most talented and successful people can fall victim to their own demons.

Line by Line Meaning

OR WILL YOU GET UP
Are you going to take action?

WILL YOU GET OFF IT SOON?
Will you stop procrastinating?

SOMEHOW YOU'RE A LEGEND IN MANY WAYS
You have accomplished great things and are admired by many.

AND THERE’S NO ONE LIKE YOU THAT PLAYS
You have a unique talent that sets you apart from others.

THEN YOU TRIPPED IN A HOLE
You made a mistake or faced a setback.

WENT SOLO AND LOST YOUR GRAPES
You pursued your goals alone and suffered some loss or failure.

WHAT A WASTE
It's a shame to see such potential go to waste.

DOES IT EVER SEEM ON TIME?
Do things ever work out when they are supposed to?

IT’S ALWAYS TOO LATE, TOO LATE
It always seems like opportunities have passed by and it's too late to take advantage of them.

SOME NIGHTS WHEN YOU’RE FADING OUT OF VIEW
There are times when you feel like you are losing your visibility or relevance.

TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT ME TO DO
Please communicate your desires and needs to me.