Too Late for Love

Def Leppard

About Too Late for Love

"Too Late for Love" is a 1983 power ballad by British hard rock band Def Leppard from their multi-platinum album Pyromania. When released as a single, it reached #9 on the Mainstream Rock charts. The music video, filmed in December 1983, was taken from a Christmas music special called Supersonic. According to the text commentary in the video Historia, the performance was filmed after hanging out with Elton John and Meat Loaf over some champagne. The video, however, featured an edited version of the song with many sections of the song taken out including the guitar section starting at 3:28 in the original and ending at 3:38. The total length of the edited version is 3:23 whilst the original is 4:30. 


Year:
2011
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Somewhere in the distance I hear the bells ring 
Darkness settles on the town as the children start to sing 
And the lady 'cross the street she shuts out the night 
There's a cast of thousands waiting
As she turns out the light 

But it's too late, too late, too late 
(Too late) too late for love 
Too late, too late, too late, too late

London boys are gazing as the girls go hand in hand 
With a pocket full of innocence, their entrance is grand 
And the queen of the dream stands before them all 
She stretches out her hand as the curtains start to fall 

But it's too late, too late, too late 
Too late, too late for love 
Too late, too late, it's too late, too late

Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh

Standing by the trapdoor aware of me and you 
The actor and the clown they're waiting for their cue 
And there's a lady over there she's acting pretty cool 
But when it comes to playing life
She always plays the fool 

But it's too late, too late, too late, it's too late, too late for love
Too late, it's too late, too late, too late
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
It's a little too late
Oh, oh, oh, oh
That's too late
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Is it all too late

Yeah, it's too late
Too late, too late, too late
Too late for love
Too late, too late, too late
Too late

Too late, too late, too late
Too late for love
Too late, too late, too late

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Def Leppard

Def Leppard are an English rock band formed in 1977 in Sheffield as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. Since 1992, the band has consisted of Rick Savage (bass, backing vocals), Joe Elliott (lead vocals), Rick Allen (drums, backing vocals), Phil Collen (guitar, backing vocals), and Vivian Campbell (guitar, backing vocals). Therefore, this is the band's longest-standing lineup. more »

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Written by: Peter Andrew Willis, Robert John Lange, Joseph Thomas Elliott, Richard Savage, Stephen Maynard Clark, Richard John Cyril Allen

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Too Late for Love" is a song by the popular English rock band Def Leppard, released in 1983. It is one of their most critically acclaimed tracks and a fan favorite.
Album Details
The song features on the band's third studio album, "Pyromania." The album is one of Def Leppard's highest-selling records, with more than 10 million copies sold only in the U.S.
Track Ranking
"Too Late for Love" was featured as track. No.6 on the album. Despite being a fan-favorite, it was not among the biggest chart performers on the album.
Songwriting Credits
Lead singer Joe Elliott, guitarists Steve Clark and Pete Willis, and producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange are credited with writing the song.
Music Video
A promotional video, directed by David Mallet, was released to promote the song. The video features the band performing the song on a dimly lit stage, with flames and pyrotechnic effects highlighting the band's popular image at the time.
Live Performance
The song became a staple of Def Leppard's live shows. During concerts, a solo was usually added towards the end of the song.
Unique Elements
"Too Late for Love" showcases the band's trademark layered guitars and harmonized vocals. It also features a slow, atmospheric intro and a powerful, anthemic chorus, showcasing the band's range and versatility.
Relevance
The song speaks about a protagonist whose romantic entanglement reaches a breaking point, making it a potent anthem for all those nursing a broken heart.
Impact
The song reinforced Def Leppard’s reputation as a band that was capable of combining hard rock hooks with melodic sensibilities, helping them achieve massive commercial success.
Modern Recognition
While not as frequently cited as "Photograph" or "Rock of Ages," "Too Late for Love" remains a beloved song within Def Leppard's catalog, a testament to their lasting appeal.

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