Toby Keith, a titan of the contemporary country music scene, has often been celebrated for his brash, patriotic anthems. Yet, beneath the rugged exterior of the “Red Solo Cup” singer lies a depth of emotion and introspection that is perhaps less frequently acknowledged. “It’s a Little Too Late” is a prime example of this quieter, more contemplative side of Keith’s artistry.
Background
Released in 2006 as part of the album White Trash with Money, the song marked a departure from the more boisterous tracks that had dominated Keith’s previous work. It is a poignant ballad that delves into themes of regret, weariness, and the realization that perhaps it’s time to let go.
In conclusion, “It’s a Little Too Late” is a testament to Toby Keith’s artistic range. It’s a song that invites listeners to peel back the layers of the artist’s public persona and discover a more complex and multifaceted individual.
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Lyrics
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It’s a little too lateI’m a little too goneA little too tired of this hanging onSo I’m letting go while I’m still strong enough toIt’s got a little too sadI’m a little too blueIt’s a little too badYou were too good to be trueI’m big time over you, babyIt’s a little too lateNo, I don’t want to want to talk aboutWhat we can do about us anymoreOnly time you and me wastingIs the time it takes to walk right out that doorYeah, talk about water under the bridgeYou should know by now, girl, that’s all this isIt’s a little too lateI’m a little too goneA little too tired of just hanging onI’m letting go while I’m still strong enough toIt’s got a little too sadI’m a little too blueIt’s a little too badYou were too good to be trueI’m big time over you, babyIt’s a little too lateThere was a time this heart of mineWould take you back every timeDon’t you knowIt’s been two packs of cigarettesA sleepless night, a nervous wreck, a day agoNow you ain’t got no business coming aroundI’m closing up shop, shutting us down
Harley