"It's Too Late" is a song by Buddy Holly, an American singer-songwriter from the 1950s. The song tells the story of a man who realizes that it is too late to save his relationship with his girlfriend, as she has already left him. The lyrics convey the narrator's regret and longing for his lost love. He admits that he should have told her that she was his only one, but he didn't. Now, he realizes the significance of her departure and the mistake he made in not expressing his feelings earlier. The repetition of the phrase "she's gone" emphasizes his sorrow and acceptance of the situation. The narrator acknowledges that crying over the situation is a sign of weakness, so he tries to dry his eyes. However, he cannot help but miss her dearly. He wonders if she knows how much her departure has hurt him, and he pleads for her love, hoping that it's not too late to salvage their relationship. Overall, the song portrays the pain and regret of a man who has lost the love of his life and recognizes his own shortcomings. Despite his desire to change the outcome, he knows that it's too late to win her back.
