Too Little Too Late

JoJo

About Too Little Too Late

"Too Little Too Late" is a song by American singer JoJo from her second studio album, The High Road (2006). It was written by Billy Steinberg, Josh Alexander and Ruth-Anne Cunningham, and produced by the former two with Da Family Records founder Vincent Herbert. The song was released as the album's lead single on July 24, 2006. A power ballad, "Too Little Too Late" is a pop and R&B breakup song about a girl who struggles about dealing with her first love as she refuses to reconcile with her ex-boyfriend despite his efforts to convince her. Its composition and theme about an unsuccessful relationship have drawn comparisons to JoJo's 2004 debut single, "Leave (Get Out)" from her previous debut album. Alexander began writing the song on his own before being joined by Steinberg, a veteran songwriter, and Cunningham, a new singer-songwriter at the time who had just recently moved to the United States from Ireland, to complete it. Although Cunningham always envisioned the song being recorded by JoJo, the songwriters had considered offering "Too Little Too Late" to American girl group The Pussycat Dolls before it was forwarded to Blackground Records upon learning that the record label was recruiting new material for JoJo's then-upcoming sophomore album, two years after it had been written. JoJo decided to record "Too Little Too Late" to express how much she had matured since the release of her self-titled debut album in 2004, having experienced both her relationship and first broken heart since that time, and personally selected the track to be the album's first single. 


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Come with me, stay the night
You say the words but boy it don't feel right
What do you expect me to say'
(You know it's just too little too late)

You take my hand, and you say you've changed
But boy you know you're beggin' don't fool me
Because to you it's just a game
(You know it's just too little too late)

So let me on down
'Cause time has made me strong
I'm starting to move on
I'm gonna say this now
Your chance has come and gone
And you know

It's just too little too late
A little too wrong
And I can't wait
Boy you know all the right things to say
(You know it's just too little too late)

You say you dream of my face
But you don't like me
You just like the chase
To be real, it doesn't matter anyway
(You know it's just too little too late)

It's just too little too late

I was young and in love
I gave you everything but it wasn't enough
And now you wanna communicate
(You know it's just too little too late)

Go find someone else
In lettin' you go, I'm lovin' myself
You gotta problem
But don't come askin' me for help
'Cause ya know

It's just too little too late
A little too wrong
And I can't wait
Boy you know all the right things to say
(You know it's just too little too late)

You say you dream of my face
But you don't like me
You just like the chase
To be real, it doesn't matter anyway
(You know it's just too little too late)

I can love with all of my heart baby
I know I have so much to give
(I have so much to give)
With a player like you, I don't have a prayer
That's the way to live, yeah oh

It's just too little too late
Yeah

It's just too little too late
A little too wrong
And I can't wait
Boy you know all the right things to say
(You know it's just too little too late)

You say you dream of my face
But you don't like me
You just like the chase
To be real, it doesn't matter anyway
(You know it's just too little too late)
(You know it's just too little too late)

I can't wait
It's just too little too late
A little too wrong
And I can't wait
Boy you know all the right things to say
(You know it's just too little too late)

You say you dream of my face
But you don't like me
You just like the chase

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JoJo

Joanna Noëlle Blagden Levesque (born December 20, 1990), professionally known as JoJo, is an American pop/R&B singer-songwriter and actress. After competing on the television show America's Most Talented Kids, she was noticed by record producer Vincent Herbert who asked her to audition for Blackground Records. more »

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Written by: Billy Steinberg, Joshua Berman, Ruth Anne Cunningham

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6 facts about this song

Release and Chart Performance
"Too Little Too Late" by JoJo was released on July 24, 2006, as the lead single from her second studio album, "The High Road." - The song achieved massive success worldwide, peaking at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It stayed on the chart for 24 weeks. - The track also ranked within the top 10 in ten other countries, including the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
Record-Breaking Achievements
"Too Little Too Late" broke the record for the biggest leap into the Top 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, jumping from number 66 to number three. - This record had been previously held by Mariah Carey's "Loverboy," which had jumped from number 60 to number two in 2001. - However, JoJo's record was later broken by Kelly Clarkson's "My Life Would Suck Without You" in 2009.
Song Content and Composition
The song is about a failed relationship and the regret of the partner who didn't put in enough effort, hence "too little too late." - It is written in the key of B-flat major. - The song demonstrates JoJo's vocal range, with her spanning from F#3 to F#5.
Critical Reception
Critics praised "Too Little Too Late" for its maturity and transition in JoJo's music style. - JoJo's vocal performance in the song was lauded, with critics noting her growth and development as an artist. - The track was nominated for the Choice Music Single category at the Teen Choice Awards in 2007.
Music Video
In the song's music video, JoJo plays the role of a girlfriend who has decided to end her relationship after discovering her boyfriend's unfaithfulness. - The video was released in August 2006 and has since accumulated over 100 million views on YouTube.
Subsequent Recordings and Covers
JoJo re-recorded and released "Too Little Too Late" in 2018 as part of her album "JoJo," following a lengthy legal battle to own the rights to her music. - The song has been covered by numerous artists globally, signifying its widespread popularity and influence.

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