Jackson 5 - It's Too Late To Change The Time Lyrics






(Too late)
(Too late)
(Too late)

In this automatic age
We shop through the Yellow Page
Gone is the corner store
There's a supermarket there for you (Yeah)
People give way to change
But feelings remain the same

And it's too late, too late to change the time
Well, it's too late, too late to change the time
And it's too late, too late to change the time
But it's no too late to change your mind

It's a new day, a new age
A photograph just taken is ready one minute later
Cars bigger and better
But the manufacturer is satisfied never
In a world full of crime
I can't let you take that ride

And it's too late, too late to change the time
And it's too late, too late to change the time
And it's too late, too late to change the time
But it's not too late to change your mind, no, no

So you wanna be a star (So you wanna be a star)
I really think you are (I think you are)
You don't have to go further
Than my lovin' arms

And it's too late, too late to change the time
But it's not too late to change your mind

Are you sure you wanna go to New York City (New York City)
Where girls make it big if they're pretty (If they're pretty)
Let's say you get that penthouse view
But who's gonna love you
The way I do

It's too late, too late to change the time
And it's too late, too late to change the time, no
Too late, too late to change the time
But it's not too late to change your mind, yeah, yeah, yeah





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  1. D.... W....

    First vocal Grunts, not hiccups

  2. D.... M....

    what the heck how am i just hearing this for the first time such a beauty...

    D.... M....

    Whattttt, that’s crazy. I’m only 19 and knew it since 11

  3. A.... M....

    Instant smile🥰🥰😍😍😁😁🥴

  4. M.... G....

    "said you wanna be a star"
    "Said you wanna be a staaar" aww😭😭

  5. R.... M....

    What album was it taken from? Moving Violation or Get It Together?

  6. s.... g....

    Too Late
    Too Late
    Too Late
    In this almighty cage
    We shop through the yellow page
    Gone is the corner store
    There is a supermarket there for you
    But feelings remain the same
    And it's too late, too late to change the time
    Well it's too late, too late to change the time
    And it's too late, too late to change the time
    But it's not too late to change your mind (too late)
    It's a new day, a new age
    A photograph is taken, its ready one minute later
    Cars are bigger and better
    Manufacture satisfy
    Any world full of crime
    I can't let you take
    And it's too late, too late to change the time
    And it's too late, too late to change the time
    And it's too late, too late to change the time
    But it's not too late to change your mind (too late)
    No, no
    So you want to be a star
    I think you are
    You don't have to go further
    Then my loving arms
    And it's too late, too late to change the time
    But it's not too late (too late) to change your mind
    Are you sure you want to go to New York City (New York City)
    Where girls make it big if their pretty (if their pretty)
    Let say you get that penthouse view
    But whose gonna love you the way I do (just the way I do)
    It's too late, too late to change the time
    And it's too late, too late to change the time
    No, too late, too late to change the time
    But it's not too late (too late) to change your mind
    Yea, yea, yea
    And it's too late, too late to change the time
    It's too late, too late to change the time
    Ooh, too late, too late to change the time
    But it's not too late (too late) to change your mind
    Yea, yea, yea
    Too late, too late

  7. A.... A....

    ✈✈🙏🏿

  8. T.... S....

    My Uncle Ronnie's Cut! From Blewfoot....

  9. D.... B....

    I just discovered this song... And now I'm in 💘 with it! 😍

  10. k.... ....

    I love this song. It has Leon Ware written all over it🤩 and Pam Sawyer of course

    k.... ....

    Do u even write ✍

  11. C.... C....

    Side B on "Dancing Machine" single.

    C.... C....

    This song had a lot of airplay in Syracuse New York back in the early 19 70's along with "Dancing Machine "

  12. M.... U....

    2019 still sounds like made yesterday miss you Michael

  13. i.... L....

    Under appreciated song.

  14. l.... l....

    "in this automatic age, we shop on our phones, gone are the yellow pages, its too late.........." lol

  15. R.... B....

    where are the vocal hiccups? i heard this is the first song mj used them, bit i don't hear it.

    R.... B....

    After he says, "Too late, tuh, uh too late". The "Tuh, uh".

    R.... B....

    @SuperhumanCyberRy ok. i hear what you're saying. a bit of a stretch to equate those to vocal hiccups, like those used in other songs - billie jean, man in the mirror, etc. "tuh, uh' is no the same sound. thanks for pointing that out though.

    R.... B....

    It's too late "dah". Not the hiccup from bad era but more the rhythmic adlibs ",dah" "ha"

  16. s.... m....

    This is catchy, loving it!

  17. m.... ....

    Motown complement to Reggae Music, hear it ??? Sounds like the Temps with Eddie Kendricks too.

  18. J.... s....

    Use to jam this back in the day...lol

  19. A.... R....

    I have found a hidden treasure. I am a moonwalker and a "Jackson 5iver", and I have never heard this song but it is wonderful. The way this song was crafted, the melody, the beat, the lyrics, it is amazing and very relevant, the world today is changing and moving too fast but we can slow down and focus on the little things and human emotions, it is amazing, like I said. I am so glad I found this!

  20. R.... G....

    This was the song that was on the B-side of ABC 45' in which I love growing up to play & still play on my old record player. This is one of the best in-sung song the Jackson-5 ever recorded.

  21. S.... .....

    Why does he have to be perfect 😍😍😍😍

    S.... .....

    He's a Virgo. They seek perfection.

    S.... .....

    @Monila Ninetynine Oh yeah well I'm an aries, but I am fearful, shy, imaginative, not independent or aggressive, not a leader or follower... Star signs are false.

    S.... .....

    @Wolf and Raven They are not false. You are only looking at your Sun sign. You need your entire birth chart to understand why you are a low key type of Aries.

  22. R.... L....

    This has a dope melody and arrangement..........NOICE!!!

    R.... L....

    Ron Lewis nnooiice

  23. K.... M....

    Does anyone know the chords?

  24. k.... ....

    2018 too late to change the time but not too late to change your mind

  25. R.... M....

    That's a mean bass line and that drummer is off the chain.☺☺

  26. J.... l....

    Love this song!

  27. P.... S....

    I cowrote this song with Leon Ware and personally think it stands up today .Thankyou for posting it Reginald , I am still amazed at how wonderful Micheal was and he learned sooo very quickly . 😍

    P.... S....

    @hollidayevery she is having an amazing life without your contributions

    P.... S....

    Was this song about someone u knew

    P.... S....

    this song just popped into my head. was this the b side to dancing machine?

    P.... S....

    What did you do? That! You should be proud

    P.... S....

    Thank you soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
    much for writing this song for the Jackson 5.

  28. U.... S....

    HBD Michael Jackson

    U.... S....

    Hbd Michael

  29. L.... k....

    "a new day , a new age." I wonder sometimes how much did we come along, from the time these words in this song came out.

  30. 7.... ....

    the "vocal hiccups" .. 8D very nice

    7.... ....

    what does vocal hipcups mean

  31. E.... M....

    Great voice.
    I am glad to be in the same generation as Michael Jackson.

  32. H.... T....

    love this mj your a legend i need to buy your albums man RIP

  33. l.... ....

    I've never heard this tune! Like finding gold! Great tune!

    l.... ....

    I sad the same thang...just hearing it in 2019

  34. L.... R....

    Grew up with Michael Jackson and loved him so much. Wish he never had any surgery as he was beautiful inside and out. Talented and I will never forget him.  This is one of my favorite songs. Love you Michael....

    L.... R....

    Lynette Rodgers don't know about beauty when MJ came to NY back in 75 he got dissed by a Sheryl Lee Ralph look alike. true story

    L.... R....

    But if he's beautiful inside, it doesn't matter what he looked like in appearance, that in itself contradicts itself

    L.... R....

    Y'all realize that that's disrespectful right? Oh ok.

  35. E.... A....

    LOVE THIS SONG!

  36. J.... ....

    Featuring the debut of Michael's trademark "vocal hiccup", whic was semi-retired until his Epic years....

    J.... ....

    This ws one of the best and last singles released prior to them leaving Motown. The hiccup was right back on Enjoy Yourself and especially Show You the Way to Go, along with his Mavis Staples affectations.

    J.... ....

    +hollidayevery "Shamone" from the Bad era was another notable Mavis Staples homage.

    J.... ....

    +Matt S Absolutely

    J.... ....

    hollidayevery that hiccup was borrowed from Jackie Wilson

    J.... ....

    "Atoo late-dah atoo late to change the times"

  37. k.... l....

    ilike this song jackson 5 its too late to change the time in 1973 sign kevin lane

  38. a.... C....

    THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS VERSION!! YOUTUBE HAS SOME OTHER VERSION UP . . .