According to Ernest Greene (Washed Out) on Instagram, the song is about a chance encounter at a party, and whether or not its passion has the strength to make anything come of it.
Aesthetically, the song harkens back to Washed Out’s Life Of Leisure days with its dreamy and blissful production.
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[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
I saw you there, waiting outside
I couldn't tell if you and I'd met before tonight
When I asked you for a light
I think at first, you were a little bit shy
I was a bit reserved, but could see in your eyes
The time was right
And our night's not over yet
[Chorus]
Is it too late to fall in love tonight?
'Cause I'm fallin' hard
Is it too late to fall in love tonight?
'Cause I'm falling hard
[Verse 2]
I took your hand and led you outside
You didn't care, when you gave me a smile
Then that was that
I knew our night's not over yet
[Bridge]
Our time is running out
The sun's almost coming up
[Chorus]
Is it too late to fall in love tonight?
'Cause I'm falling hard
Can't believe how fast the sparks can fly
When the stars align
[Chorus]
Is it too late to fall in love tonight?
'Cause I'm falling hard
Can't believe how fast the sparks can fly
When the stars align
[Outro]
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Too Late was written by Washed Out.
Too Late was produced by Washed Out.
Washed Out released Too Late on Thu Apr 09 2020.