About the song
There’s a certain kind of sadness that comes not from heartbreak itself—but from realizing it’s already too late to fix what’s been broken. Toby Keith’s “A Little Too Late” captures that painful moment when someone tries to come back, but the door they once walked through has already been closed for good.
In this song, Toby Keith tells the story of a man who’s finally hearing apologies and sweet words from someone who once hurt him deeply. But the irony is, those words are arriving too late, long after the love has died. There’s a quiet strength in the way he delivers each line—a mix of sorrow, anger, and resignation. He’s not lashing out in rage, nor is he begging for understanding. He’s simply stating the truth: the time for reconciliation has passed.
What makes this song especially moving is its emotional honesty. Many people will recognize that feeling—when someone who left, someone who didn’t fight for you when it mattered, suddenly wants a second chance. And though part of you remembers the love, the other part has learned the hard way not to reach back for something that only caused pain.
The lyrics are raw, but there’s a quiet poetry in them. Lines like “I won’t be your fool anymore” aren’t just about ending a relationship—they’re about reclaiming dignity, about knowing your worth even when your heart is still healing. Toby’s deep, rugged voice gives the song extra weight, making it feel like a conversation that’s been playing out in the hearts of many long after the music ends.
“A Little Too Late” isn’t just a breakup song—it’s a story about timing, regret, and moving on when you know it’s right. It reminds us that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is walk away, even when someone finally says what you always wanted to hear.
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Lyrics
It’s a little too late
I’m a little too gone
A little too tired of this hanging on
So I’m letting go while I’m still strong enough to
It’s got a little too sad
I’m a little too blue
It’s a little too bad
You were too good to be true
I’m big time over you, baby
It’s a little too late
No, I don’t want to want to talk about
What we can do about us anymore
Only time you and me wasting
Is the time it takes to walk right out that door
Yeah, talk about water under the bridge
You should know by now, girl, that’s all this is
It’s a little too late
I’m a little too gone
A little too tired of just hanging on
I’m letting go while I’m still strong enough to
It’s got a little too sad
I’m a little too blue
It’s a little too bad
You were too good to be true
I’m big time over you, baby
It’s a little too late
There was a time this heart of mine
Would take you back every time
Don’t you know
It’s been two packs of cigarettes
A sleepless night, a nervous wreck, a day ago
Now you ain’t got no business coming around
I’m closing up shop, shutting us down
It’s a little too late
I’m a little too gone
I’m a little too tired of just hanging on
So I’m letting go while I’m still strong enough to
It’s got a little too sad
I’m a little too blue
It’s a little too bad
You were too good to be true
I’m big time over you, baby
It’s a little too late
I’m big time over you, baby
It’s a little too late
