Surrender to the bittersweet ache of Too Little, Too Late, a poignant highlight from Laufey’s third studio album A Matter of Time, releasing August 22, 2025. This jazz-pop ballad, enriched with a soul-stirring violin solo by Laufey’s twin sister Junia Lin, channels the Icelandic singer’s signature blend of vulnerability and elegance. It’s about realizing too late that you let go of someone you truly loved, watching them move on with someone else while you’re stuck in “what ifs.” The song’s vibe is melancholic yet beautifully poetic, with Laufey’s soft, soulful voice painting a vivid picture of longing and heartbreak. She portrays herself as a “jester” compared to her ex’s new “king,” grappling with the realization that she should’ve fought harder for their love.
Unlike the romantic whimsy of From the Start from Bewitched or the bossa nova charm of Lover Girl from the same album, Too Little, Too Late dives into the raw pain of missed chances and regret, with Laufey’s emotive vocals painting a vivid emotional landscape. As track seven, it deepens A Matter of Time’s exploration of love’s complexities, produced by Spencer Stewart and Aaron Dessner. This song feels like a quiet moment of heartbreak under starlight—utterly captivating. Step into the Too Little, Too Late lyrics below, and feel Laufey’s heart laid bare.
Lyrics of Too Little, Too Late by Laufey
[Verse 1]
The Whole Town Is Talking ’bout How You’ve Fallen In Love
I Read In The Papers He’s Someone That Girls Dream About
Some Kind Of Ruler On Top Of A Kingdom
I’m Just A Jester, I’ll Never Be Him
Last Night You Called To Me
It Almost Killed Me
[Chorus]
To Hear You Scream My Name
Your Smile Still Kills The Same
I Almost Turned Around
You Chased Me To The Ground
You Asked Me How I’ve Been
But How Do I Begin
To Tell You I Should’ve Chased
You ‘cross Every Single State?
I Lay Down My Sword For Fate
‘Cause It’s Too Little, Way Too Late
[Verse 2]
I Didn’t Need The Reminder Of Things I’ve Done Wrong
Of Promises Broken, Fragility Hidden In Song
Guess That We’re Soulmates In Different Lifetimes
What If You Leave Him? Throw Me A Lifeline
I Know That You’re Happy
But It Just Killed Me
[Chorus]
To Hear You Scream My Name
A Clear Fucking X-ray
Of If I’d Stuck Around
I Swear To God I Almost Drowned
You Asked Me How I’ve Been
But How Could I Begin
To Tell You I Should’ve Chased You
I Should Be Who You’re Engaged To?
[Bridge]
Lost My Fight With Fate
A Tug-of-war Of Leave And Stay
I Give In, I Abdicate
I Lay My Sword Down Anyway
I’ll See You At Heaven’s Gate
‘Cause It’s Too Little, Way Too Late
[Outro]
I’ll Toast Outside Your Wedding Day
Whisper Vows I’ll Never Say To You
‘Cause It’s Too Little, All Too Late
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