About the song
Background
- Artists: Eddie Cornelius formed the band ‘Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose’ consisting of himself, his sister Rose Cornelius, and later adding members Carter Cornelius and Billie Jo Spears.
- The Song: Written by Eddie Cornelius, the song was released in 1972 on the album of the same name, Too Late To Turn Back Now
- Success: It became a massive hit, reaching #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #5 on the R&B charts.
Themes
The primary themes in “Too Late To Turn Back Now” revolve around love and commitment:
- Falling in Love: The song describes being smitten, recognizing the signs of falling in love and the excitement that comes with it.
- Inevitability: The title and chorus emphasize there’s no turning back once you’re deep in love.
- Surrender: The lyrics portray a willingness to give yourself over to love wholeheartedly, a joyful acceptance of the journey.
Overall
“Too Late To Turn Back Now” is a joyful and infectious song about the thrilling surrender to newfound love. It’s a classic for its time, with the soulful vocals and the upbeat musical arrangement contributing to its timeless charm.
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Lyrics
My mama told meShe said, son, please bewareThere’s this thing called loveAnd it’s everywhere
She told me, she can break your heartAnd put you in miserySince I met this little womanI believe it’s happened to meLet me tell you
It’s too late to turn back nowI believe, I believe, I believe I’m falling in loveIt’s too late to turn back nowI believe, I believe, I believe I’m falling in love
I found myself phoning herAt least ten times a dayYou know, that’s so unusual for meTo carry on this way
I’ll tell you, I can’t sleep at nightFor wanting to hold her tightI’ve tried so hard to convince myselfThis feeling just can’t be rightLet me tell you
It’s too late to turn back nowI believe, I believe, I believe I’m falling in loveIt’s too late to turn back nowI believe, I believe, I believe I’m falling in love
It’s too late to turn back now, babyI believe, I believe, I believe I’m falling in loveIt’s too late to turn back now, babyI believe, I believe, I believe I’m falling in love
Now I wouldn’t mind it now if I knewShe loved me tooBut I hate to think that I’m in love aloneAnd there’s nothing that I can do
It’s too late to turn back nowI believe, I believe, I believe I’m falling in loveIt’s too late to turn back nowI believe, I believe, I believe I’m falling in love
Oh baby, it’s too late to turn back nowI believe, I believe, I believe I’m falling in loveIt’s too late to turn back nowI believe, I believe, I believe I’m falling in love