Too Late
Def Leppard
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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, 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 Much too late Oh, oh You see, it's 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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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
Album Classification"Too Late" is a track from Def Leppard's second studio album, "High 'n' Dry". This album brought the band into the spotlight and is considered a classic in the hard rock genre.
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Release YearThe song was released in the year 1981, marking the band's entrance into the music circuit of the 1980s, a decade that saw significant evolution in rock and heavy metal music.
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ProducerThe noteworthy music producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange produced the "High 'n' Dry" album which features "Too Late". Mutt Lange is acclaimed for his detailed and layered production style.
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Music Style"Too Late" is characteristic of the band's early style, with hard-hitting drums, powerful guitars and raw yet melodious vocals. The song has a classic 80s rock feel that provides a nostalgic effect for many listeners.
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Lyrics ContentThe song is about longing and regret, themes that are common in many of Def Leppard's early songs. "Too Late" tells a story of a late realization of love and despair of not being able to reclaim it.
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Critical ReceptionThough the song did not chart as highly as some of Def Leppard's later hits, it's well regarded among fans and critics alike for its classic hard rock sound and resonant lyrics.
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Video ReleaseA music video was created for "Too Late", featuring the band performing the track. This was at a time when music videos were just becoming a popular promotional tool for artists.
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Band Line-upThe band line-up at the time "Too Late" was recorded featured Joe Elliott on vocals, Rick Savage on bass, Pete Willis and Steve Clark on guitars, and Rick Allen on drums.
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Live Performances"Too Late" has featured in many of Def Leppard's live performances, and is a favorite amongst fans because of its catchy tune and strong guitar riffs.
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LegacyDespite not being a chart-topping hit, "Too Late" is considered a foundational piece of Def Leppard's discography, and captures the spirit of their early career.
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