Too Late

Def Leppard

About Too Late

"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. 


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1983
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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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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

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.
Release Year
The 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.
Producer
The 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.
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.
Lyrics Content
The 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.
Critical Reception
Though 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.
Video Release
A 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.
Band Line-up
The 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.
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.
Legacy
Despite 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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