Too Late (The Closed Door)

12 Jun 2013 · 3 min

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The piece is a lyrical, spoken‑word monologue that dramatizes the moment of final judgment. The speaker repeatedly emphasizes that the opportunity for salvation has passed: the door to Christ is shut, mercy has ended, and justice has sealed the entrance. Vivid imagery of a crown, heavenly music, and a fearful heart underscores the gravity of the missed chance. The repeated refrain “too late” creates a sense of urgency, regret, and warning, urging listeners to recognize the importance of heeding divine messages before it is too late.

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At the end of time, it will be much too late. Late, too late, you can't come in. The door is shut. The Christ is gone within. The hour of his mercy now is over. Justice closed the door. Now it's much too late. It's too late to leave. Too late. Too late. You can't. Come here. The music wakes within the gates as the crown settles on his brow. Heavenly strains may reach your ear, the very sweetness fills the heart with fear. 'Cause you cannot enter. Too late, too late, too late. Did he patiently wait until the door? Did he send you messages like you were a friend? Why not know his voice? Why not know his voice? I want you. Late, too late, you can't come back. The door is shut, the Christ is gone with you. The hour of his mercy now is over. Justice closed the door. Now it's much too late, too late, too late, too late, too late, too late, too late for you.