Introduction:
Country music singer-songwriter Toby Keith released A Little Too Late in 2006 as part of his studio album White Trash with Money. This marked the second single released from the album following the title track. While not achieving the same level of chart dominance as White Trash with Money, A Little Too Late still became a significant hit for Keith.
A Little Too Late was co-written by Keith with two frequent collaborators: Scotty Emerick and Dean Dillon. Emerick is a multi-instrumentalist who has played on numerous recordings throughout his career, including several of Keith’s albums. Dillon, a legendary songwriter, has penned hits for a wide variety of country music artists including Kenny Rogers, George Strait, and Tanya Tucker. Keith himself is no stranger to songwriting acclaim, having written many of his own chart-topping hits.
A Little Too Late reached the Top 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, solidifying Keith’s status as a powerhouse in the country music industry. The song demonstrated his ability to connect with listeners through relatable themes and his signature baritone vocals. A Little Too Late further enhanced Keith’s reputation as a country music traditionalist, comfortable exploring themes of heartbreak and resilience that resonate with fans.
The critical reception for A Little Too Late was generally positive. While some reviewers found the song’s message to be familiar territory for Keith, many praised the straightforward delivery and strong songwriting. A Little Too Late became a popular choice for radio airplay and helped to solidify White Trash with Money as another successful album for Toby Keith.
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Lyrics:
It’s a little too lateI’m a little too goneA little too tired of this hangin’ 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 bad, you were too good to be trueI’m big time over you, babyIt’s a little too lateNo, I don’t want to talk about what we can do about us anymoreOnly time you and me wastin’ is 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 hangin’ 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 bad you 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 time, don’t you know?But that’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 shopShuttin’ us downIt’s a little too lateI’m a little too goneI’m a little too tired of just hangin’ 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 bad you were too good to be trueI’m big time over you, babyIt’s a little too lateI’m big time over you, babyIt’s a little too late
