Too Late
Namara Lyrics
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I couldn't turn my thoughts off
Look what we've done to the art of God
The news is such a sad state of affairs
What is there to believe in?
What's going on with the world
I'm afraid it's on the verge of ending
And people are hurt so let them be heard
The sky blackens over us as darkness takes control
Fire is catching tonight, the satellite images show
Deaths in this land will spread quicker than babies grow
And we are all cut up about it but we must be lying
Cause all we ever do is look the other way
While the world is turning upside down
We just let it slip and slide
Thinking we could negotiate with time, with time
What if it's too late and all we have is today?
What if it's too late?
Silence shuts me out
I couldn't shut my mouth
Please let me conversate
With all of the lost little kids
That were never found
Bad guys are taking lives on the street
Tell me, why do we let them get away with it?
As we toast to the villain of the piece
And put the blame on the innocents
Do you care?
No, we stand so still with a cold stare just to care less
Expecting the worse like driving a hearse
Forgetting how to hope for the best
You know, this is the kind of tragic true story that breaks my heart
But I'll search for you among the stars if that's where you are
Don't look the other way
While the world is turning upside down
Don't just let it slip and slide
Thinking we could negotiate with time, with time
What if it's too late and all we have is today?
What if it's too late to ask for forgiveness
For all of the evil we've done?
What are you going to say or do
Now that the damage is done?
So please don't look the other way
While the world is turning upside down
Don't just let it slip and slide
Cause we can't negotiate with time, with time
What if it's too late and all we have is today?
What if it's too late?
Namara's song Too Late expresses the artist's concern about the state of the world, with lyrics that reflect on the impact of human actions on the environment and society. The opening lines "Couldn't keep my eyes closed, I couldn't turn my thoughts off," suggest that the artist is unable to ignore what is happening around her. She goes on to lament the state of the natural world, noting that "Look what we've done to the art of God." These lines suggest that human actions have damaged the natural environment, which is a tragic loss.
The song goes on to address specific issues, such as violence on the streets, the failure of people to listen to each other, and the potential end of the world. In each case, the artist emphasizes the urgent need for action. The line "What a shame nobody is listening" highlights the artist's frustration that people are not paying attention to the problems around them. The artist also raises the possibility that it may be too late to make a difference: "What if it's too late and all we have is today?"
The last verse of the song offers a call to action, urging listeners not to look the other way and to take responsibility for what is happening in the world. The final plea of the song "Cause we can't negotiate with time, with time, what if it's too late and all we have is today?" emphasizes the message of the song that we need to act now before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Couldn't keep my eyes closed
I couldn't ignore what's happening around us
I couldn't turn my thoughts off
My mind is consumed with the state of the world
Look what we've done to the art of God
We've destroyed the beauty that was created for us
The news is such a sad state of affairs
The current events are heartbreaking
What is there to believe in?
I'm losing faith in humanity
What's going on with the world
The world is falling apart
I'm afraid it's on the verge of ending
The world is approaching its end
And people are hurt so let them be heard
We need to listen to those who are suffering
What a shame nobody is listening
No one is paying attention to the cries for help
The sky blackens over us as darkness takes control
The world is becoming more ominous as time passes
Fire is catching tonight, the satellite images show
Disasters are striking frequently
Deaths in this land will spread quicker than babies grow
The death toll is rising faster than the birthrate
And we are all cut up about it but we must be lying
We pretend to be upset, but we're not doing anything to help
Cause all we ever do is look the other way
We choose to ignore the problems instead of solving them
While the world is turning upside down
The world is becoming increasingly chaotic
We just let it slip and slide
We're not taking the necessary actions to fix the problems
Thinking we could negotiate with time, with time
We believe that we have more time to fix the problems
What if it's too late and all we have is today?
What if we've run out of time and can only act now?
Silence shuts me out
I'm not able to ignore the problems around us
I couldn't shut my mouth
I feel compelled to speak up about what's happening
Please let me conversate
Please let me have a conversation
With all of the lost little kids
With all of the children who have gone missing
That were never found
Whose whereabouts remain unknown
Bad guys are taking lives on the street
People are being murdered by criminals
Tell me, why do we let them get away with it?
Why aren't we doing more to stop the perpetrators?
As we toast to the villain of the piece
As we celebrate those who have committed crimes
And put the blame on the innocents
And blame those who have done nothing wrong
Do you care?
Do you truly care about what's happening?
No, we stand so still with a cold stare just to care less
We show no emotion and don't care about the problems
Expecting the worse like driving a hearse
We anticipate the worst outcomes like planning for a funeral
Forgetting how to hope for the best
We've lost faith in the possibility of positive outcomes
You know, this is the kind of tragic true story that breaks my heart
These events are heartbreaking and affect me deeply
But I'll search for you among the stars if that's where you are
I'll never stop looking for those who are lost or hurting
Don't look the other way
Don't ignore what's happening
Cause we can't negotiate with time, with time
We don't have time to wait or negotiate
What if it's too late and all we have is today?
What if we've run out of time and can only act now?
What if it's too late to ask for forgiveness
What if the damage has been done and can't be reversed?
For all of the evil we've done?
For all of the wrongs that have been committed
What are you going to say or do
What actions will you take in response?
Now that the damage is done?
Now that the problems are so severe
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Nur Airinna Ahmad Azrul Azlan
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