Manning also submitted keyboard work to artists such as Jet, Ringo Starr, Green Day, Angels & Airwaves, Diana Ross, Jamiroquai, Johnny Cash, Lisa Marie Presley, Morrissey, OPM and Sheryl Crow.
Roger lists his influences as keyboard-centric artists Yes, Genesis, King Crimson, Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock, Jean-Luc Ponty, Chick Corea, Frank Zappa, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Brian Eno and Roxy Music, Steely Dan, Mahavishnu Orchestra as well as punk rock and New Wave bands like Gang of Four, Thomas Dolby, Peter Gabriel, Talking Heads, Elvis Costello, Buzzcocks, Dead Kennedys, Talk Talk, The Damned, XTC, Tears for Fears, Suicidal Tendencies, Madness and Wall of Voodoo.
Biography by Andrew Leahey
Too Late For Us Now
Roger Joseph Manning Jr. Lyrics
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Did you happen to see the card I wrote for you
I’d like to know that I’ve made a difference
Or it’s too late for us now
Let me take you out to a movie
The one you’ve told me about so many times before
Guess I should’ve payed more attention
Sometimes little boys get lost
And often stray so far from home
In their search for greener pastures
Come to find that truth is all that really matters
Well you’ve always liked roller coasters
And I’d be happy to let my stomach turn for you
Let’s get lost for just a few hours
Or it’s too late for us now
Too late for us now
Don’t have an explanation
But you know I’m sorry
Too late for us now
Despite all this confusion
would you promise for me
Don’t forget the Skyway please
Just for me
Sometimes little boys get lost
And often stray so far from home
In their quest for buried treasure
Veer off corse and find their search goes on forever
Did you get the picture I sent you
Did you happen to hear the song I wrote for you
Here’s to us on our tenth anniversary
It’s not too late for us now
We’re not too late for us now
The lyrics of Roger Joseph Manning Jr.'s song "Too Late For Us Now" tells the story of a lost relationship, where one person is trying to reach out to the other, seeking to reconnect and rekindle the love that they once had. The first few lines address the failed attempts to communicate with the other person and express a desire to know that they made a difference in their life. It's almost as if they're saying, "I tried to reach out, I tried to make a connection, but it seems like it's too late now."
The second verse talks about missed opportunities, specifically the chance to share a movie together. They recognize that they should have paid attention to what the other person wanted, and they regret not making more of an effort. The metaphor of the little boy who gets lost and strays from home represents the idea that we can all lose our way in life, specifically in relationships. In their quest for something better, they end up realizing that the most important thing is the truth.
The song ends on a hopeful note, suggesting that even after all this time, and despite the confusion and missed opportunities, there is still time to reconnect. The reference to the "Skyway" is symbolic of a path to a better place, a brighter future, and a commitment to not forget what is important.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you get the picture I sent you
Did you receive the snapshot I shared with you?
Did you happen to see the card I wrote for you
Did you come across the postcard I penned exclusively for you?
I’d like to know that I’ve made a difference
I desire to be informed that I brought about a change in your life.
Or it’s too late for us now
Alternatively, our relationship cannot be mended at this moment.
Let me take you out to a movie
Allow me to escort you to a motion picture.
The one you’ve told me about so many times before
The one you mentioned multiple times earlier.
Guess I should’ve paid more attention
I estimate that I should have been more attentive.
Cuz it’s too late for us now
Since it is too tardy to amend our relationship.
Sometimes little boys get lost
Occasionally, small kids become disoriented.
And often stray so far from home
And they frequently wander distant from their abode.
In their search for greener pastures
In their quest for better prospects.
Come to find that truth is all that really matters
Eventually realize that honesty is the most important thing.
Well you’ve always liked roller coasters
You have always been fond of roller coasters.
And I’d be happy to let my stomach turn for you
And I would indeed be willing to ride one with you despite feeling nauseous.
Let’s get lost for just a few hours
Let's disappear for a short while.
Or it’s too late for us now
Otherwise, it is not feasible to mend our relationship now.
Too late for us now
It is too tardy for us to ameliorate our connection.
Don’t have an explanation
I do not have an excuse.
But you know I’m sorry
Nevertheless, you are aware I apologize.
Despite all this confusion
In spite of all this perplexity.
would you promise for me
Could you make a vow for me?
Don’t forget the Skyway please
Please recollect the Skyway.
Just for me
Solely because of me.
Sometimes little boys get lost
Occasionally, small kids become disoriented.
And often stray so far from home
And they frequently wander distant from their abode.
In their quest for buried treasure
In their search for hidden wealth.
Veer off course and find their search goes on forever
Diverge from the path and learn that the search lasts forever.
Did you get the picture I sent you
Did you receive the snapshot I shared with you?
Did you happen to hear the song I wrote for you
Did you perchance listen to the song I composed for you?
Here’s to us on our tenth anniversary
This is a tribute to our relationship on our tenth anniversary.
It’s not too late for us now
Our connection can still be restored.
We’re not too late for us now
We still possess the chance to ameliorate our relationship.
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