"Waited 2 Late" is a new English song by Rod Wave, published on his YouTube channel, RodWave. The song was written by Rod Wave, Devan, Khalid Yassein, Dmac, TnTXD, and Michael Makho, and produced by TnTXD, Dmac, and Michael Makho.… Read More
Waited 2 Late Lyrics
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[Intro]
(Pipe that shit up, TnT)
(Dmac on the fuckin' track)
Yeah, look
[Verse]
Think Cole was right when he said being broke was better
At least my friends was real
At least my people loved me for me
Tell me what else can it be
LA told me play for keeps, I gave my heart to the streets
Tell me when I'd get so weak, yeah
Cold world, can I vent? Think I'm gonna be sick
Popping Percs by the six
Yeah, I want smoke 'bout the bitch
I put my heart in that shit
What they don't understand, I gave my all to this shit
I gave it chance after chance
They was mad for no reason
Throwing rocks and hiding they hand, they went to laughing and tweeting
In this world all by yourself, who can you call when you need 'em?
I love my youngin to death, jump in them cars and get even (Grrah)
Jump in them cars and get even (Grrah)
And they won't blink about it
It'll eat you alive if you think about it
Too much shit on my mind, try not to think about it
Try not to think about it
Remember going to school with it on my head
Tryna choose a path and a plan (Youngin)
And none of the hoes wouldn't want me then
You gotta take that L
I give them hell
[Chorus]
It was so wrong, thought you was so right
Took you so long to see hindsight
Had to move on with my life
Waited too late to make it, too late to make it
You waited too late to make it right
Too late to make it, too late to make it
You waited too late to make it right
Too late to make it, too late to make it
You waited too late to make it right (You know)
Too late to make it, too late to make it
Too late to make it, you're too late to make it (Shit)
Too late to make it, too late to make it
You're too late to make it, too late to make it (Sometimes I feel like...)
You're too late to make it, too late to make it (Free the guys know what I mean?)
Too late to make it, you're too late to make it
Too late to make it, too late to make it (I'm always too late)
Too late to make it, too late to make it (Time is everything)
Too late to make it, too late to make it
You waited too late to make it right
[Intro]
In the intro, the song's tone is set with producer tags, leading into Rod Wave’s reflective mood. The music prepares the listener for the introspective content that follows, emphasizing the emotional weight of the song.
[Verse]
In this section, Rod Wave expresses frustration and disappointment with life’s changes as he reflects on his past struggles. He recalls a time when friendships were genuine, but as he gained success, those around him began to act differently. He highlights the contrast between his earlier life, when love and loyalty seemed real, and the present, where betrayal and mistrust have crept in. The mention of giving his heart to the streets shows how he once invested emotionally in his environment but now feels weak and vulnerable. The line "popping Percs by the six" reflects his attempt to numb the emotional pain, while “giving his all” shows how committed he was to certain people and causes, yet he feels betrayed by those same individuals. His frustration at being laughed at and criticized online intensifies his feelings of isolation. Despite all the negativity, he expresses loyalty to his loved ones, even suggesting he’d go to extreme lengths for them, as shown by the line about jumping in cars to "get even."
[Chorus]
In the chorus, Rod Wave speaks directly to someone who took too long to realize their mistakes. He sings about the regret of waiting too long to fix a situation, likely referring to a failed relationship. The repetition of “too late” emphasizes how final the situation is, with no chance of repairing what’s broken. The singer acknowledges that time is a critical factor, and once it's gone, so is the opportunity to make things right. This section captures the essence of the song’s theme, lamenting lost time and missed chances.
[Outro]
The outro reinforces the message of regret, with Rod Wave continuing to reflect on the irreversible nature of time. He concludes with a resigned acknowledgment that he was always "too late," leaving him with the harsh reality that some things can never be fixed. His acceptance of this harsh truth closes the song on a somber note, highlighting how time and missed opportunities define much of his emotional struggle.
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"Waited 2 Late" is a new English song by Rod Wave, published on his YouTube channel, RodWave. The song was written by Rod Wave, Devan, Khalid Yassein, Dmac, TnTXD, and Michael Makho, and produced by TnTXD, Dmac, and Michael Makho. It is part of the album Last Lap, released on October 11, 2024.
The song "Waited 2 Late" reflects on missed opportunities, unfulfilled potential, and the pain of realizing that it's too late to fix things. Rod Wave conveys deep regret over relationships, personal struggles, and choices that led to emotional strain. The song captures feelings of disappointment, isolation, and the challenge of moving on after realizing someone or something important slipped away due to neglect.
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The "Waited 2 Late" song is sung by Rod Wave.
The "Waited 2 Late" song by Rod Wave lyrics was written by Rod Wave, Devan, Khalid Yassein, Dmac, TnTXD & Michael Makho.
The "Waited 2 Late" song by Rod Wave was produced by TnTXD, Dmac & Michael Makho.
Rod Wave released "Waited 2 Late" song on Oct 11, 2024.
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