Too Little Too Late

Barenaked Ladies

About Too Little Too Late

"Too Little Too Late" is a single by the Barenaked Ladies from their 2000 album, Maroon. The single included a remix of another single from Maroon, "Pinch Me". Another version was also released as a "Special Enhanced CD Single" with album art work based on the song's music video. The song is also featured on the band's 2001 compilation album, Disc One: All Their Greatest Hits. The song was written by Ed Robertson and Steven Page, and sung by Page.


Year:
2002
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You say "why does everything revolve around you?"
You say "why does everything I do confound you?"
You say that I pulled the world from under you
You can't go through it this time

And I could be good, and I would
If I knew I was understood
And it'll be great, just wait 
Or is too little too late?

One day, this embarrassment will fade behind me
And that day I could think of things that won't remind me 
But these days it's unbearable for both of us
We can't discuss it this way (this way)

I'm gaining strength, trying to learn to pull my own weight 
But I'm gaining pounds at the precipice of too late
Just wait

I could be good and I would
If I knew I was understood
And it'll be great, just wait
Or is it too little too late?

Record and play, after years of endless rewind 
Yesterday wasn't half as tough as this time
This time isn't hell
Last time, couldn't tell
This mind wasn't well 
Next time, hope I'm
Going to be good, and I would
If I knew I was understood
And it'll be great, just wait
Or is it too little too late?
Good, and I would
If I knew I was understood
And it'll be great, just wait
Or is it too little too late?

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Barenaked Ladies

Barenaked Ladies (often abbreviated BNL or occasionally BnL) is a Canadian alternative rock band. The band is currently composed of Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Ed Robertson, and Tyler Stewart. Barenaked Ladies formed in 1988 in Scarborough, Ontario, then a suburban municipality outside the City of Toronto. They are best known for their hit singles, "One Week", "The Old Apartment", "Pinch Me", "If I Had $1000000", "Brian Wilson"; as well as the theme for the sitcom The Big Bang Theory. They have won multiple Juno Awards and have been nominated for Grammy Awards. They are also known for their light-hearted, comedic performance style. Their live shows are known for humorous banter between songs and improvised raps/songs, both of which are staples at virtually eve… more »

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Written by: Ed Robertson, Steven Page

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Too Little Too Late" was released as a single in two different years. It first came out in August 2000 as part of the album "Maroon" and was later again released in 2001.
Chart Performances
The song charted in both US and Canada. It reached 37 on the US Mainstream Top 40 chart and 20 on the Canadian Singles Chart.
Song Writers
"Too Little Too Late" was written by the Barenaked Ladies' frontman Ed Robertson and band member Steven Page.
Music Video
The video for "Too Little Too Late" deals with time, showing different events unfolding backwards. This theme also mirrors some of the lyrics in the song.
Genre Classification
The song falls under the rock-pop genre and is often referred to as fusion between pop and alternative rock.
Contributions and Recognition
The song was one of the contributing factors for the band's nomination for a Juno Award for Best Pop Album in 2001.
Featured Users
"Too Little Too Late" was featured in the video game "Rock Band Blitz" which was developed by Harmonix.
Lyrical Meaning
The lyrics of the song deal with regret and the feeling that an opportunity to fix a problem has passed.
Concept
The song is a part of 'Maroon' album where many songs, including this, confront the futurity of human relationships, usually through the poetic quality of everyday domestic life.
Recording and Production
"Too Little Too Late," like most of the tracks on "Maroon," was recorded at Great Big Music Studios in New York and was produced by Don Was, a notable music producer known for his work with artists such as The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan.

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