It's Too Late
The Audition Lyrics
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Something you know that you love.
What you, what you need is something she'll never be.
I think it's time to let you go.
Better ask the Captain.
Do it now.
Do it before we drown.
[Repeat: x2]
It's too late, it's too late
I think the tide has come to wash you out,
Wash you away from here.
Here comes the storm, it's moving in and swallowing
Like the bottom half of an hour glass
And we're running out of space.
Better ask the Captain.
Do it now.
Do it before we drown.
[Repeat: x2]
It's too late, it's too late
I think the tide has come to wash you out,
Wash you away from here.
Empty ocean is all we see,
The north star is all we need.
This time is probably right for everyone to say their goodbyes.
May day May day she said to me,
However it's too late
Captain, oh Captain, we've lost our direction.
It's too late
It's too late
It's too late.
[Repeat: x2]
It's too late, it's too late
I think the tide has come to wash you out,
Wash you away from here.
The Audition's song "It's Too Late" is a reflection on a relationship that has come to an end. The opening lines, "What you see is something you can't distinguish, something you know that you love," suggest that the singer is struggling to define what it is they love about their partner. The following line, "What you need is something she'll never be," implies that the singer has come to the realization that their partner is not what they truly need. This realization prompts the singer to declare, "I think it's time to let you go."
As the song progresses, the storm metaphor becomes more pronounced. The line, "Here comes the storm, it's moving in and swallowing like the bottom half of an hour glass and we're running out of space," exemplifies this metaphor. The storm represents the turmoil and uncertainty of the singer's emotions as they try to let go of their partner. The line, "Better ask the Captain," implies that the singer is unsure of what to do next and is seeking guidance.
The chorus, "It's too late, it's too late, I think the tide has come to wash you out, wash you away from here," is repeated throughout the song, representing the finality of the relationship. The closing lines of the song, "Captain, oh Captain, we've lost our direction. It's too late, it's too late, it's too late," suggest that the singer and their partner have lost their way and there is no turning back.
Line by Line Meaning
What you, what you see is something you can't distinguish,
You are unsure of what you're looking at, something that cannot be identified clearly.
Something you know that you love.
Yet, there is a strong attachment or fondness that you feel for this unidentified thing.
What you, what you need is something she'll never be.
On the other hand, you have certain requirements that she cannot fulfill, something that is of utmost importance for you.
I think it's time to let you go.
Therefore, it might be the right choice to move on without her.
It's too late, it's too late
The situation is out of your hands, and your actions might not have the same impact now.
I think the tide has come to wash you out,
It is time for the inevitable, something that you cannot control or stop from happening.
Wash you away from here.
It could mean leaving or disconnecting yourself from the situation entirely.
Here comes the storm, it's moving in and swallowing
The bad times are right around the corner and are waiting to engulf you.
Like the bottom half of an hour glass
It is just like the glass from which the bottom half is mostly filled, as if it is running out of time.
And we're running out of space.
You could also be running out of options and time to put things right.
Better ask the Captain. Do it now. Do it before we drown.
You must find a leader/authority figure or someone who can guide you out of this situation to avoid its dire consequences.
Empty ocean is all we see,
The future now looks bleak, empty and uncertain.
The north star is all we need.
But, you must find hope even in the darkest hours and focus on a distant yet attainable goal, probably symbolized by the North Star.
This time is probably right for everyone to say their goodbyes.
It looks like it is the right time for everyone to say farewell and move on, with no animosity.
May day May day she said to me,
A call for help, or to indicate that something is wrong (Mayday, pronounced similarly to the phrase 'M'aider', or 'Help me' in French).
However it's too late
But, unfortunately, it is too late for any rescue or actions to reverse the damage.
Captain, oh Captain, we've lost our direction.
You have lost your bearings, and it is up to the leader/authority figure to take control of the situation and redirect you.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Seth James Johnson, Joseph Matthew Lussa, Ryan O'Connor, Daniel James Stevens
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