Westlife is an Irish pop group formed on 3 July 1998. The group's original… Read Full Bio ↴Westlife is an Irish pop group formed on 3 July 1998. The group's original lineup comprised Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Markus Feehily, Shane Filan and Brian McFadden (who left in 2004). The group is the only act in UK history to have their first seven singles go straight to Number 1, and they have gone on to sell over 45 million records worldwide.

They were signed by Simon Cowell and are managed by Louis Walsh. In 2008, they were declared as Republic of Ireland's ninth-richest celebrities under 30 years old and 13th in general. They garnered 14 number one singles in the United Kingdom, the third-highest in UK history, tying with Cliff Richard and trailing behind only Elvis Presley and The Beatles. The group has also broken a few top records, including "Music artist with most consecutive number 1's in the UK" and the "Biggest selling arena act in the Wembley Arena".

Over years of their career, Westlife's music has evolved from teen pop to a pop sound, with an emphasis on ballads. Most of the group's hits have been composed by experienced songwriters, most notably Steve Mac and Wayne Hector.

On 1 June 2008, Westlife marked their 10th anniversary with a concert in Croke Park, Dublin which saw more than 83,000 fans attending the special occasion. Music Week revealed on their website that Westlife is the official third top touring act within the years 2005–2008, while they were 7th top touring act of 2008.

They have announced that they are to split in 2012 after 14 years following a final tour.

Don't Say It's Too Late
Westlife Lyrics

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It doesn't take much to learn
when the bridges that you burn,
Leave you stranded feeling alone
It doesn't take much to cry,
when you're living in a lie,
And deceiving that someone who cares
If I could turn back the time
I would put you first in my life

And I would risk it all for you,
to prove my love is true,
I'll build a wall around my heart
that would only break a part for you,
Can change the way I feel
so tell me what's the deal,
Don't say, don't say it's too late

And now, the hills are getting hard to climb,
I'm runnin' out of time,
my decisions are pending on you,
And I will accept the blame
for burnin' out the flame
Hoping the story will twist once again,
If I could turn back the time
I would put you first in my life

And I would risk it all for you,
to prove my love is true,
I'll build a wall around my heart
that would only break a part for you,
Can change the way I feel
so tell me what's the deal,
Don't say, don't say it's too late

Now I'm, layin' it all on the line, for you

And I would risk it all for you,
to prove my love is true,
I'll build a wall around my heart
that would only break a part for you,
Can change the way I feel

so tell me what's the deal,
Don't say, don't say it's too late

Overall Meaning

In Westlife's "Don't Say It's Too Late," the singer is reflecting on a past relationship that ended badly. They realize too late the bridges they have burnt and are now stranded feeling alone. They regret their actions and wish they could turn back the time to put their partner first in their life. The song talks about how easy it is to cry and deceive someone who cares, but it takes effort to prove your love is true.

The chorus of the song shows the singer's willingness to rebuild the lost love. They will risk all for the person they love, building a wall around their heart that would only break for them. The singer is desperate to change the way things ended and is asking for a chance to make things right. They are laying everything on the line for their partner, hoping that it's not too late for them to reconcile.

Overall, "Don't Say It's Too Late" is a powerful song that many people can relate to. It's a reminder that actions have consequences and that we should always strive to make our loved ones a priority in our lives.

Line by Line Meaning

It doesn't take much to learn
You don't need to be highly educated to gain wisdom in life

when the bridges that you burn,
When you cut ties with people or opportunities, you may find yourself feeling isolated and alone

Leave you stranded feeling alone
Your actions have consequences and you may find yourself feeling lonely as a result

It doesn't take much to cry,
People can easily become emotional when they are living a lie and not being truthful with themselves and others

when you're living in a lie,
If you are not authentic in your relationships and interactions, you may end up in emotional turmoil

And deceiving that someone who cares
Lying to someone who loves and cares about you can be hurtful and damaging to your relationship

If I could turn back the time
Reflecting on past actions and wishing to change them for a better outcome

I would put you first in my life
Recognizing the importance of someone and making them a priority in your life

And I would risk it all for you,
Being willing to take a chance and put everything on the line for the person you love

to prove my love is true,
Actions speak louder than words, and by taking a risk, you can demonstrate the depth of your feelings

I'll build a wall around my heart
Protecting yourself from potential heartbreak by creating emotional barriers

that would only break a part for you,
Even though you have built up walls, this person has the power to break them and hurt you emotionally

Can change the way I feel
Acknowledging that this person has a profound effect on your emotional state and well-being

so tell me what's the deal,
Asking for clarity and honesty in the relationship

Don't say, don't say it's too late
Hoping that there is still time to salvage the relationship before it's too late

Now I'm, layin' it all on the line, for you
Being vulnerable and putting everything on the line to salvage the relationship

And I will accept the blame
Taking responsibility for your actions and the role they played in the state of the relationship

for burnin' out the flame
Acknowledging that your actions may have led to the decline and potential end of the relationship

Hoping the story will twist once again,
Hoping that there is still a chance to turn around the relationship and make it work

to prove my love is true,
Demonstrating the depths of your love and devotion once more

Don't say, don't say it's too late
Pleading with the person not to give up on the relationship and to give it another chance

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SHANE FILAN, JOSEF LAROSSI, BRIAN MCFADDEN, ANDREAS JONAS SAMMY ROMDHANE

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