Listen to Mark Chesnutt’s heart-wrenching “It’s A Little Too Late” and relive the pain and regret of lost love!
“It’s A Little Too Late” is a classic country song that was written by Roger Springer and Mark Chesnutt. Released in 1996, the song quickly became one of Chesnutt’s biggest hits, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
At its core, “It’s A Little Too Late” is a song about regret and the consequences that come with taking someone for granted. The lyrics describe a man who realizes too late that he has lost the love of his life. He acknowledges that he made mistakes and took her for granted, but he also recognizes that there’s nothing he can do to win her back now.
The song’s opening lines – “You say you’re coming over ’cause you’re all alone / I said, ‘I’m sorry, but I’m out of love, you see / So go on and do what you gotta do’ ” – set the tone for the rest of the song. The narrator is resigned to the fact that he has lost his chance at happiness and that it’s his own fault.
Throughout the song, the narrator reflects on the moments and memories that he shared with his former love. He admits that he was blind to her needs and that he didn’t appreciate her until she was gone. “You were always there waiting for me / But baby, I was wrong,” he sings. “Oh, what I’d give to hold you once again.”
“It’s A Little Too Late” is a poignant reminder of the importance of treating our loved ones with care and respect. It’s a cautionary tale about the dangers of taking someone for granted and the pain that comes with losing them. Mark Chesnutt’s heartfelt vocals and the song’s memorable melody make it an instant classic that continues to resonate with listeners today.