Too Late, Too Late

Metallica · Garage Inc. [1998]

I see that nothin's changed

Insist on playing games

Some waste of time you are

And you're so popular

Well this is it you bitch

I've got to make my switch

I'm just another john

I know what's goin' on



Your move

What do I have to lose?

Stalemate

No! Too late, too late



I thought you was for real

But you're a rip-off deal

Don't give me all that crap

I just escaped your trap

I think you see the joke

But you're just chasin' smoke

You ain't another one

I know what's goin' on



Your move

What do I have to lose?

Stalemate

Hello, too late, too late

Oh!



Get on it!



Misunderstanding me

The way you feel so free

I'm gonna jump the gun

Oh I'm gonna hit an' run

Your credibility

Don't cut no ice with me

Another privilege gone

I know what's goin' on



Your move

What do I have to lose?

Stalemate

Oh oh, too late, too late

Oh, too late, too late

Too Late, Too Late

Released on the 1998 compilation album Garage Inc., 'Too Late, Too Late' stands as a quintessential example of Metallica's thrash metal roots. The track features the band's signature aggressive riffs and James Hetfield's driving vocals, capturing the raw energy of their early discography. While the song predates the band's later stylistic shifts toward groove metal and heavy metal, it remains a staple of their live performances and a defining sound for fans of the genre. The recording reflects the high-energy approach that characterized their work during the late 1980s and early 1990s, serving as a reminder of the band's foundational impact on the thrash metal scene.