We've Come Too Far To End It Now
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics


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Ooh
Aah
Last night we had an argument
Oh, oh, yes we did
Although baby, the things I said
I never meant

Girl, I'm so sorry
That I broke
Your tender heart
For we've come too far to end it now

You say you're satisfied
And we can leave things just like this
Oh, oh, baby, but what you don't realize is
Without your love I can't exist

So, please, oh, please
Have mercy on me
Can't you see
We've come much too far to end it now

Oh, (we've come) we've come (too far) much too far to end it now, oh
Yeah, I know, I know
There's much too there in store
Oh, yes it is oh

To ever think about ending this
Would be so very wrong
Oh, yes it is
Oh yes it is

Ooh, we've had arguments before
But there's one thing you must know
That I think
We've come much too far to end it

Baby, don't ya know
I could never let you go
Baby, love you so gotta let ya know
We've come much too far to

Baby, come to me
Gotta make you see
We can make it last




Just like in the past
We've come much too far to end it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "We've Come Too Far to End It Now" by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles are about a couple who have had an argument, but the singer is showing regret and asking for forgiveness. He acknowledges the fact that the things he said during the argument were hurtful, but he never meant them. He strongly believes that they have come too far in their relationship to let it end because of a misunderstanding or argument. He tries to convince his partner that without their love, he cannot exist, and he pleads with her to have mercy on him and take him back.


Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes how much they have achieved together in their relationship and how much more they have yet to accomplish. He admits that they have had arguments before, but to let this one end their love would be very wrong. The repetition of the phrase "we've come too far to end it now" reinforces the idea that their relationship is worth fighting for, and they should not give up on it. The song's soothing melody and heartfelt lyrics express a deep desire to reconcile and rekindle the love that they share.


Overall, "We've Come Too Far to End It Now" is a touching song that captures the beauty and fragility of love. It highlights the importance of forgiveness, understanding, and the willingness to work through problems in a relationship. It reminds us that even though we may face difficulties, we should never give up on love and that with patience and perseverance, we can overcome any obstacle.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh
Expressing a feeling of passion or admiration.


Aah
Expressing a feeling of satisfaction, contentment, or relief.


Last night we had an argument
Referencing a disagreement that occurred the previous evening.


Oh, oh, yes we did
Affirming that the disagreement happened as previously stated.


Although baby, the things I said
Acknowledging that hurtful things were said during the argument.


I never meant
Clarifying that the hurtful things said were not intentional.


Girl, I'm so sorry
Apologizing to the partner for any pain caused.


That I broke
Admitting to causing damage or harm to the partner.


Your tender heart
Referencing the partner’s vulnerability and sensitivity.


For we've come too far to end it now
Acknowledging the longevity and importance of the relationship.


You say you're satisfied
Referencing the partner’s apparent contentment.


And we can leave things just like this
Suggesting that they continue the relationship without addressing the argument.


Oh, oh, baby, but what you don't realize is
Acknowledging that there is more at stake than just the argument.


Without your love I can't exist
Expressing that the partner is integral to the singer’s life.


So, please, oh, please
Making a heartfelt plea to the partner.


Have mercy on me
Asking the partner to forgive any wrongdoing.


Can't you see
Imploring the partner to recognize the value of the relationship.


We've come much too far to end it now
Reasserting the idea that the relationship is too important to end.


Oh, (we've come) we've come (too far) much too far to end it now, oh
Reframing the chorus to emphasize the significance of the relationship.


Yeah, I know, I know
Acknowledging the reality of the situation.


There's much too there in store
Anticipating a bright future for the relationship.


Oh, yes it is oh
Emphasizing the positivity of the situation.


To ever think about ending this
Acknowledging that even considering ending the relationship would be a mistake.


Would be so very wrong
Highlighting the gravity of prematurely or unfairly ending the relationship.


Ooh, we've had arguments before
Referencing previous disagreements the couple has overcome.


But there's one thing you must know
Emphasizing the following point as crucial for the partner to understand.


That I think
Prefacing the singer’s personal opinion.


We've come much too far to end it
Reiterating the importance of the relationship’s duration.


Baby, don't ya know
Making a rhetorical appeal to the partner’s common sense.


I could never let you go
Asserting the singer’s commitment to the relationship.


Baby, love you so gotta let ya know
Expressing profound affection for the partner.


We've come much too far to
Recalling the importance of the relationship’s longevity.


Baby, come to me
Inviting the partner to re-engage in the relationship.


Gotta make you see
Asserting the importance of the partner’s understanding.


We can make it last
Confidently reaffirming the sustainability of the relationship.


Just like in the past
Referencing past experiences to build confidence in the relationship’s future.


We've come much too far to end it
Closing with a final reminder of the relationship’s endurance and significance.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JR., DAVID JONES JR, DAVID H. JR. JONES, JOHNNY WILLIAM BRISTOL, WADE BROWN, WADE, JR. BROWN

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