Too Late from Malteze by Barbara Malteze

In the heat of the day, in the blistering sun
I felt a quivering fear.
A figure appeared, like a ghost from the East
He told me that my time was near.

Don’t you remember in 1906 - the quake that descended that day?
We ran for our lives, but it happened too fast
Then everything faded away.

Don’t be afraid, don’t you deny
The fact we’re together again.

Too late – I thought I was dreaming
Too late – but it knew it was true
Too late – I can’t fight this feeling
You touched me and suddenly I knew.

I’ve known you before, it’s a feeling I get
Whenever I look in your eyes.
But why are we here, together again?
My God, I’ve just realized…

Don’t you remember in 1906, the quake turned the city to flames?
I held you so close, but you slipped thru my arms
My child…it drove me insane!

But no matter how long we survive in this life
I’ll watch over you ‘til the end.

Too late – I thought I was dreaming
Too late – But I knew it was true
Too late – I can’t fight the feeling
Too late – But I knew it was true
Too late – The fire burned brightly
Too late – But I knew it was true
Too late – The sirens were screaming
Too late – and suddenly I knew.

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