One Day Too Late

Skillet

About One Day Too Late

"One Day Too Late" is the fifth track on Skillet's 2009 album Awake. It was released as the seventh and final single on October 10, 2011. It made a various-artist compilation appearance on WOW Hits 2013.


Year:
2009
3:40
277 
#2

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!

Tick tock hear the clock countdown
Wish the minute hand could be rewound
So much to do and so much I need to say
Will tomorrow be too late

Feel the moment slip into the past
Like sand through an hourglass
In the madness I guess I just forget
To do all the things I said

Time passes by
Never thought I'd wind up
One step behind
Now I've made my mind up

Today I'm gonna try a little harder
Gonna make every minute last longer
Gonna learn to forgive and forget
Cause we don't have long, gonna make the most of it

(Today) Today I'm gonna love my enemies (today)
Reach out to somebody who needs me
Make a change, make the world a better place
Cause tomorrow could be one day too late
One day too late
One day too late

Tick tock hear my life pass by
I can't erase and I can't rewind
Of all the things I regret the most I do
Wish I'd spent more time with you

Here's my chance for a new beginning
I saved the best for a better ending
And in the end I'll make it up to you, you'll see
You'll get the very best of me

Time passes by
Never thought I'd wind up
One step behind
Now I've made my mind up

Today I'm gonna try a little harder
Gonna make every minute last longer
Gonna learn to forgive and forget
Cause we don't have long, gonna make the most of it

(Today) Today I'm gonna love my enemies (today)
Reach out to somebody who needs me
Make a change, make the world a better place
Cause tomorrow could be one day too late
One day too late

Your time is running out
You're never gonna get it back
So make the most of every moment
Stop saving the best for last

(Today) Today I'm gonna try a little harder (Today)
Gonna make every minute last longer
Gonna learn to forgive and forget
Cause we don't have long, gonna make the most of it

(Today) Today I'm gonna love my enemies (Today)
Reach out to somebody who needs me
Make a change, make the world a better place
Cause tomorrow could be one day too late
One day too late
One day too late
One day too late
One day too late

 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com


Skillet

Skillet is an American Christian rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee in 1996. The band currently consists of husband and wife John (lead vocals, bass) and Korey Cooper (rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), along with Jen Ledger (drums, vocals) and Seth Morrison (lead guitar). The band has released eight albums, two receiving Grammy nominations: Collide and Comatose. Skillet went through several lineup changes early in their career, leaving founder John Cooper as the only original member remaining in the band. Their most recent album, Awake, has now been certified Platinum and debuted on Number 2 on the Billboard Top 200, with Comatose certified Gold by RIAA. They have sold over 2 million albums in the U.S. alone[citation needed] and are known for a r… more »

27 fans

Written by: JOHN COOPER, BRIAN HOWES

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


11 facts about this song

Song Identity
"One Day Too Late" is a song by Skillet, a popular Christian rock band from Memphis, Tennessee.
Album Information
The song features in the band's eighth studio album, "Awake", which was released on August 25, 2009.
Chart Performance
"Awake" has received success on multiple charts. As one of the tracks, "One Day Too Late" significantly contributed to this accomplishment.
Song Theme
The song is about encouraging people to make the most of every moment since you never know when it might be one day too late.
Stage Preference
"One Day Too Late" is often played at Skillet's live shows, showing its enduring popularity with fans.
Recognition
"Awake", the album featuring "One Day Too Late", was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album category, proving recognition for the song indirectly.
Songwriter
The band's lead vocalist, John Cooper, co-wrote the song highlighting his musical versatility.
Style Classification
"One Day Too Late" is classified as Christian rock but also has elements of symphonic rock.
Inspirational Category
The song often serves as a source of inspiration for listeners, emphasizing the importance of appreciating every day.
Music Video
There is an official lyric video for "One Day Too Late" on Skillet's YouTube channel, allowing fans to sing along and further connect with the song's powerful message.
Album Success
"Awake" has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), making "One Day Too Late" a part of a Platinum album.

Discuss the One Day Too Late Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "One Day Too Late Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 Mar. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/18262323/Skillet/One+Day+Too+Late>.

    Missing lyrics by Skillet?

    Know any other songs by Skillet? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    One Day Too Late

    13.9M
    87,364     1,410

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    Fleetwood Mac's "Go Your Own Way" is lyrically a...
    A Love song
    B Mourning song
    C Country song
    D Breakup song

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Don't miss Skillet's

    Upcoming Events

    »
    Skillet tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!