Moment Too Late
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Tender was the night
Took an early flight
Rushing' home tonight
Something' wasn't right

I can't believe my eyes
I know I must be dreaming
Did I come home too late, too soon?
You in his arms told me the truth
Too late, too soon

I wish I would have known
I wouldn't have left you all alone
Temptation led you wrong
Tell me how long has this been going on?

'Cause I thought our love was strong
But I guess I must be dreaming, yeah

Did I come home too late, too soon?
You in his arms told me the truth
Too late, too soon, baby, yeah

What was I supposed to do?
You had to see it for yourself
Had to see it for yourself

'Cause I thought our love was strong
But I guess I must be dreaming

Did I come home too late, too soon?




You in his arms told me the truth
Too late, too soon

Overall Meaning

The song "Moment Too Late" by Jon narrates a tragic love story where the singer comes back home from a trip to find his lover in the arms of another man, realizing that their relationship has come to an end. The first stanza sets the scene with the night being "tender" and the singer rushing back home, sensing that something is amiss. The second stanza captures the feeling of disbelief and shock that the singer experiences when he sees his lover with someone else, wondering if he has come home too late or too soon. The chorus repeats the phrase "too late, too soon" as the singer laments his inability to prevent the inevitable end of their relationship.


The third stanza highlights the regret and sorrow that the singer feels, wishing that he had known what was happening and had not left his lover alone, succumbing to the temptation of another man. He questions the strength of their love, recognizing that he might have been ignoring the signs of their relationship falling apart. The final stanza concludes the story with the singer acknowledging that his lover had to see the truth for herself and wondering what he could have done differently.


Overall, "Moment Too Late" is a melancholic and introspective song that explores the themes of betrayal, regret, and the breakdown of a romantic relationship. Its emotional lyrics and Jon's soulful delivery make it a powerful track that resonates with anyone who has gone through a similar experience.


Line by Line Meaning

Tender was the night
The night was soft and peaceful.


Took an early flight
I boarded an airplane earlier than usual.


Rushing' home tonight
I am in a hurry to go back home tonight.


Something' wasn't right
I felt like something was out of place.


I can't believe my eyes
I cannot trust what I am seeing right now.


I know I must be dreaming
I feel like this must be a dream since it cannot be true.


Did I come home too late, too soon?
Did I arrive at home at the wrong time?


You in his arms told me the truth
I learned the truth when I saw you wrapped in his arms.


Too late, too soon
The moment of truth came either too late or too soon.


I wish I would have known
I regret not having known earlier.


I wouldn't have left you all alone
I would not have left you alone if I had known.


Temptation led you wrong
You have made a mistake due to being enticed by something.


Tell me how long has this been going on?
How long has this thing been happening?


'Cause I thought our love was strong
I believed that our love was firm.


But I guess I must be dreaming, yeah
Even if it is hard to believe, it must be true.


What was I supposed to do?
What action should I have taken?


You had to see it for yourself
You had to experience it firsthand to understand it.


'Cause I thought our love was strong
I believed that our love was firm.


But I guess I must be dreaming
Even if it is hard to believe, it must be true.


Did I come home too late, too soon?
Did I arrive at home at the wrong time?


You in his arms told me the truth
I learned the truth when I saw you wrapped in his arms.


Too late, too soon
The moment of truth came either too late or too soon.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Foreign Imported Productions & Publishing
Written by: JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, JAMES HARRIS III, TERRY LEWIS, JON SECADA

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