Never Too Late
Michael & Spearhead Franti Lyrics


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Don't fear your best friends,
because a best friend will never try to do you wrong.
And don't fear your worst friends,
because a worst friend is just a best friend
that has done you wrong.
And don't fear the night time,
because the monster's know that you're divine.
And don't fear the sunshine,
because everything is better in the summer time,
summer time

[Chorus]
And it's never too late to start the day over
It's never too late to pick up the phone
(pick up the phone and call me)
It's never too late to lay your head down on my shoulders
It's never too late to come on home,
come on home

And don't fear the water
coz you can swim inside you within your skin
And don't fear your father,
coz a father's just a boy without a friend
And don't fear to walk slow,
don't be a horse race, be marathon
don't fear the long road,
coz on a long road,
u got a long time to sing a simple song

[Chorus]
And it's never too late to start the day over
It's never too late to pick up the phone
(pick up the phone and call me)
It's never too late to lay your head down on my shoulders
It's never too late to come on home,
come on home

Let me hear you say Yo, say yo yo yo
say yo, say yo yo yo
say yo, say yo yo yo
say yo, say yo yo yo
And they'll be there

Don't fear ur teachers,
coz if u listen u can hear music in the school ground
And don't fear your preacher
if u can't find heaven in a prison cell
And dont fear your own self,
paying money to justify your worth
And dont fear your family,
because you chose them a long time before youur birth

[Chorus]
And it's never too late to start the day over
It's never too late to pick up the phone
(pick up the phone and call me)
It's never too late to lay your head down on my shoulders
It's never too late to come on home,
come on home

Let me hear you say Yo, say yo yo yo
say yo, say yo yo yo
say Yo, say yo yo yo
say yo, say yo yo yo

And they'll be there





Go to your children, go to your children, go to your children

Overall Meaning

In Michael Franti & Spearhead's song, Never Too Late, the lyrics contain words of wisdom and encouragement. The song is an uplifting piece of musical art that encourages listeners to embrace life and live it without fear.


The first verse advises listeners not to fear their best friends or their worst friends because if they are truly a best friend, they would never do anything to harm you. It also reminds listeners that sometimes the worst friend is just a best friend who has made a mistake. The second line of the verse says, "Because a worst friend is just a best friend that's done you wrong." The third and fourth lines remind listeners not to fear the night or the sunshine because all things are better in summertime.


The second verse tells us not to fear the water or your father because you can find strength inside yourself and a father is just a boy who has yet to find a friend. It also reminds listeners to take life at their own pace and to not be in a hurry to reach the end. Lastly, it reminds us to not be afraid of our own selves or to pay for people's acceptance because we are worthy as we are.


The chorus of the song is a reminder that it's never too late to start fresh and begin anew. It encourages us to pick up the phone, lay our head down on someone's shoulder, and come on home. The final line of the song encourages us to hold onto our children and remind them of our love.


Overall, the lyrics are a reminder to embrace life fully and not to let fear hold us back from experiencing life's wonders.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't fear your best friends,
There's no need to worry about your closest companions because true friends wouldn't hurt you intentionally.


Because a best friend would never try to do you wrong.
This line emphasizes the trust factor and deep understanding that comes with a true friendship that people don't need to be afraid of their closest friends.


And don't fear your worst friends,
People shouldn't be scared of their not-so-close friends because fake friends are those best friends who went wrong somewhere in the relationship.


Because a worst friend is just a best friend that's done you wrong.
This line signifies that sometimes people change or make mistakes, leading to a damaged relationship, but it's better to be aware of the broken bridges and move on.


And don't fear the night time,
The night can be scary with its various unknowns, but people need not be afraid of it because, despite the darkness, humans are divine beings that can overpower any monsters.


Because the monsters know you're divine.
This line encourages people to be confident in themselves, as no matter how scary the unknown may seem, they need to be aware that they're stronger than it is.


And don't fear the sunshine,
People need not worry about the bright, happy days because the summertime comes with the joy and happiness that warm weather brings.


Because everything is better in the summertime.
The sun brings with it a sense of comfort, calmness, and joy that people need to embrace and feel refreshed.


But it's never too late to start the day over,
This line shows that people don't need to be stuck in the past and can always restart their day, regardless of what happened before.


It's never to late to pick up the phone.
This line encourages people to reach out to the people they need, be it friends or family, as there are still opportunities to connect with them.


You know it's never too late to lay your head down on my shoulders,
This line conveys comfort and support, showing that people can always come to this particular person for a shoulder to lean on, no matter what time or day it is.


It's never too late just come on home.
This final line is an invitation to come back home, whether physically or figuratively, to the place that people belong and feel safe.


Don't fear the water,
This line encourages people not to be afraid of what's inside them and to embrace their inner spirit to overcome anxieties and fears.


Because you can swim inside you within your skin.
Swimming within yourself within your skin refers to the idea of embracing your inner self and being confident that you can overcome any obstacles.


And don't fear your father,
This line signifies that people don't need to fear their father, who is just another human without sufficient guidance, support or friendship.


Because a father's just a boy without a friend.
This line reflects the idea that everyone requires someone to confide in or support them, and father is no exception because he himself can feel isolated without proper support.


And don't fear to walk slow,
People don't have to worry about going at their pace because they're unique, and comparing their journey to that of others is unfair.


Don't be a horse race, be a marathon.
This line emphasizes the importance of the long game and encourages people to take small steps every day to reach their goals rather than rushing towards the finish line.


And don't fear the long road,
People shouldn't be scared of their goals' long road because it provides time to enjoy the journey and develop self-discovery.


Because on the long road, you got a long time to sing a simple song.
This line signifies that life is a journey that people should enjoy and find pleasure in, that joy comes by embracing simplicity and celebrating the small moments in everyday life.


Don't fear your teachers,
This line tells people not to be afraid of their teachers but instead to learn from them, get inspired, and find music in anything and everything.


Because if you listen, you can hear music from the school bell.
This line shows the importance of listening to the world around oneself as inspiration can come from even the most unexpected sources.


And don't fear your preacher,
People shouldn't be afraid of preachers because sometimes, religious beliefs can provide comfort, but on occasion, people need to be open to new perspectives and thought processes.


If you can't find heaven in a prison cell.
This line is reflective, encouraging people to find comfort and support in the worst of situations, whether in prison or anywhere else, demanding people to seek hope and positivity.


And don't fear your own self,
This line tells people that they don't need to be afraid of themselves, as we, too, have our insecurities and doubts, and being true to yourself is the key to being comfortable in one's skin.


Just paying money to justify your worth.
This line depicts the importance of valuing oneself and increasing one's self-worth by not relying on materialistic things and finding authentic validation.


And don't fear your family,
People shouldn't be afraid of their families, as they are the ones who will always stick around through thick and thin.


Because you chose them a long time before your birth.
This line shows that people are related to their family by blood, and it's in their best interest to stay connected as they've committed, and evolved through generations.


Hold to your children, hold to your children, hold to your children, let them know.
This final line emphasizes the importance of maintaining the bonds with one's children and creating an environment of love and support to foster their growth towards becoming better individuals.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID SHUL, MICHAEL FRANTI

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@TheBrkThruPodcast

Don't fear your best friends,
Because a best friend would never try to do you wrong.
And don't fear your worst friends,
Because a worst friend is just a best friend that's done you wrong.
And don't fear the night time,
Because the monsters know you're divine.
And don't fear the sunshine,
Because everything is better in the summertime.

But it's never too late to start the day over,
It's never to late to pick up the phone.
You know it's never too late to lay your head down on my shoulders,
It's never too late just come on home.

Don't fear the water,
Because you can swim inside you within your skin.
And don't fear your father,
Because a father's just a boy without a friend.
And don't fear to walk slow,
Don't be a horse race, be a marathon.
And don't fear the long road,
Because on the long road you got a long time to sing a simple song.

But it's never too late to start the day over,
It's never too late to pick up the phone.
You know it's never too late to lay your head down on my shoulders,
It's never too late just come on home.

Don't fear your teachers,
Because if you listen you can hear music in a school bell.
And don't fear your preacher,
If you can't find heaven in a prison cell.
And don't fear your own self,
Paying money to justify your worth.
And don't fear your family,
Because you chose them along time before your birth.

But it's never too late to start the day over,
It's never too late to pick up the phone.
You know it's never too late to lay your head down on my shoulders,
It's never too late just come on home.

Hold to your children, hold to your children, hold to your children, let them know.



All comments from YouTube:

@sociallyawkwardkid7359

This song is my childhood and now that I a bumpy patch my dad and my dad sends this song to me😭😭💖 thanks dad

@IcauGiralee

Before she died my older sister would play this every morning as she would get ready for school. When ever I'm feeling down this song picks me up. When ever I feel alone my sister is brought back through Michael Franti's voice

@monotoneyay9108

Hope you listen to this again. I feel for you :)

@faithinwonderland6589

IcauGiralee I am listening to Michael Franti and saw your comments 9 years ago about your sister. I’m having a very dark time and find splice in his Voice also. I am sending you All love and prayers.❤️🎶

@ZZ-ny4sh

I'm sorry for your loss. Sending you hugs.Just lost my bro in may💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜edit: 10 years ago I'm late. Please tell me how did you deal with the pain. Will it hurt less in 10 years?

@scottharris4053

This was my best friends funeral song :(. I miss him every day.

@axeman567

This song is hella underatted

@hookandneedles

Jon...I wish I'd played the lyrics more often. I miss you son. Love you.

@shanamccarthy3063

The first time I saw them play this song live was at High Sierra Music Festival in 2002...he told a story about how it was written for his dad....my dad died suddenly about a week later sealing this song in my heart and memory forever 💙

@chrisatkinson4173

Love Michael Franti great inspiration thank you Michael

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