Too Late
Nadia Cassini Lyrics

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At 17 years old we married
Now it doesn't take a genius to see that we're both unhappy (So unhappy)
I really see us end this way, it would be a mistake if I'd stay

(Too late, the love is gone
You know it's too late, the spark of love is gone
It's too late
Too late)

What started as a dream has ended a nightmare
And what's worse is that I just don't really care (Really care)
Once I ran to you, now I can't wait to get away from you

(Too late, the love is gone
You know it's too late, the spark of love is gone
It's too late
Too late)

We can't build a life on the way it used to be
That was yesterday and today it's just a memory

(Too late, the love is gone
You know it's too late, the spark of love is gone
Too late, the love is gone
You know it's too late, the spark of love is gone)

Once I ran to you, now I can't wait to get away from you

(Too late, the love is gone
You know it's too late, the spark of love is gone
Too late)

At 17 years old we married
Now it doesn't take a genius to see that we're both unhappy (So unhappy)
I really see us end this way, it would be a mistake if I'd stay

(Too late, the love is gone
You know it's too late, the spark of love is gone
Too late, the love is gone
You know it's too late, the spark of love is gone)

(Too late, the love is gone
You know it's too late, the spark of love is gone
Too late, the love is gone
You know it's too late, the spark of love is gone)

(Too late, the love is gone
You know it's too late, the spark of love is gone)

Overall Meaning

Nadia Cassini's song "Too Late" tells the story of a failed marriage that began at a very young age. The first verse describes the unhappy state of the couple's relationship, emphasizing the fact that they cannot carry on like this. The chorus repeatedly expresses that the love is gone, and it is now too late to rekindle the spark that they once had. The second verse reveals that the relationship has devolved into a nightmare, and the singer no longer cares about her partner. The third verse concludes that they cannot build a life based on the past and memories.

The theme of the song is a common one in the music industry, as many artists talk about failed romances, lost love, and broken relationships. Nadia Cassini's lyrics, however, express a level of finality that is unique – she is not regretting the end, nor does she have any hope for mending the relationship. Instead, she offers a warning to those who may embark on a similar path, emphasizing that marriage at a young age can be damaging in the long term. Ultimately, "Too Late" is a song about acceptance and moving on – sometimes, no matter how much we may wish it were otherwise, a relationship simply cannot be saved.

Line by Line Meaning

At 17 years old we married
We got married when we were really young.

Now it doesn't take a genius to see that we're both unhappy (So unhappy)
We're clearly both unhappy in this marriage and anyone can see it.

I really see us end this way, it would be a mistake if I'd stay
I can see our relationship ending badly and it would be a mistake to stay in it.

(Too late, the love is gone You know it's too late, the spark of love is gone It's too late Too late)
Our love is gone and it's too late to save it.

What started as a dream has ended a nightmare And what's worse is that I just don't really care (Really care)
Our dream has turned into a nightmare and I don't really care about our relationship anymore.

Once I ran to you, now I can't wait to get away from you
I used to run to you for comfort, now I can't wait to get away from you.

We can't build a life on the way it used to be That was yesterday and today it's just a memory
We can't keep living in the past, it's just a memory now.

(Too late, the love is gone You know it's too late, the spark of love is gone Too late, the love is gone You know it's too late, the spark of love is gone)
Our love is gone and it's too late to save it.

(Too late)
It's too late to fix our relationship.

At 17 years old we married Now it doesn't take a genius to see that we're both unhappy (So unhappy)
We got married young and it's easy to see that we're unhappy in our marriage.

(Too late, the love is gone You know it's too late, the spark of love is gone)
Our love is gone and it's too late to save it.

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