It's Too Late
Love's Timely Demise: A Reflection on Desperation and Decadence
Lyrics
It's too late
Expressing a realization that it is too late for a romantic connection.
To fall in love with Sharon Tate
Referencing Sharon Tate as someone it's too late to fall in love with, likely alluding to the tragic history associated with her.
But it's too soon
Suggesting that it's too soon to discuss the speaker's desired epitaph on their tomb.
To ask me for the words I want carved on my tomb
Reflecting on the premature nature of discussing one's death and legacy.
So I think it's time that you all start
Encouraging others to consider how to navigate life.
To think about gettin' by
Urging people to think about survival or coping with life's challenges.
But what about that need to go out and find somebody to love
Questioning the societal pressure to find love and companionship.
It's too late
Emphasizing that it's too late to imitate or emulate others.
There's no one left that I even want to imitate
Expressing a lack of interest in anyone left to emulate.
You see, you just don't know
Indicating a lack of understanding about the speaker's true self.
I'm here to give you my heart
Offering the speaker's heart sincerely.
And you want some fashion show
Criticizing the superficial desire for a fashion show instead of genuine emotions.
But it ain't no contribution
Rejecting the idea that relying on an institution is a meaningful contribution.
To go and rely on an institution
Criticizing dependence on external validation for artistic expression.
To validate your chosen art
Condemning the approval-seeking behavior and boredom that comes with conformity.
And sanction your boredom
Sanctioning conformity and playing assigned roles in life.
And let you play out your part
It's too late
Highlighting the consequences of engaging with negativity and destructive behaviors.
You know when they got nothin' to give
Criticizing individuals who engage in negative actions without value.
They only part their legs for what's negative
Describing a hedonistic and negative approach to life.
And they're so decadent
Commenting on the extravagant and indulgent lifestyle until resources are depleted.
Until their daddy's money from home's all spent
So I think it's time, 'cause it's too easy
Criticizing the dependence on worshiping strangers and engaging in harmful behaviors.
To rely on worshiping strangers and devils in bed,
Noting the allure of good drugs and sexual satisfaction provided by negative influences.
Though they do get good drugs, and they do give good head
It's too late
Highlighting the realization of the speaker's worth after it's too late.
You shoulda realized I was worth the wait
Expressing regret for not recognizing the speaker's value earlier.
Ah, but you didn't hesitate
Reflecting on the consequences of letting someone else interfere in a relationship.
When she took you off, you let her seal our fate
Indicating that someone else's actions have sealed the fate of the speaker's relationship.
So I think it's time
Reiterating the need for self-reliance and survival.
That you all start
Encouraging others to think about getting by without depending on others.
To think about gettin' by
Repeating the call to consider survival without seeking external love.
Without that need to go out and find
Stressing the importance of self-sufficiency over the desire for external love.
Somebody to love
Emphasizing the idea that finding somebody to love is unnecessary.
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