Too Late for Love
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, 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, oh, oh That's too late Oh, oh, oh, oh Is it 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
Release Details"Too Late for Love" is a song by the popular English rock band Def Leppard, released in 1983. It is one of their most critically acclaimed tracks and a fan favorite.
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Album DetailsThe song features on the band's third studio album, "Pyromania." The album is one of Def Leppard's highest-selling records, with more than 10 million copies sold only in the U.S.
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Track Ranking"Too Late for Love" was featured as track. No.6 on the album. Despite being a fan-favorite, it was not among the biggest chart performers on the album.
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Songwriting CreditsLead singer Joe Elliott, guitarists Steve Clark and Pete Willis, and producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange are credited with writing the song.
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Music VideoA promotional video, directed by David Mallet, was released to promote the song. The video features the band performing the song on a dimly lit stage, with flames and pyrotechnic effects highlighting the band's popular image at the time.
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Live PerformanceThe song became a staple of Def Leppard's live shows. During concerts, a solo was usually added towards the end of the song.
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Unique Elements"Too Late for Love" showcases the band's trademark layered guitars and harmonized vocals. It also features a slow, atmospheric intro and a powerful, anthemic chorus, showcasing the band's range and versatility.
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RelevanceThe song speaks about a protagonist whose romantic entanglement reaches a breaking point, making it a potent anthem for all those nursing a broken heart.
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ImpactThe song reinforced Def Leppard’s reputation as a band that was capable of combining hard rock hooks with melodic sensibilities, helping them achieve massive commercial success.
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Modern RecognitionWhile not as frequently cited as "Photograph" or "Rock of Ages," "Too Late for Love" remains a beloved song within Def Leppard's catalog, a testament to their lasting appeal.
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