Review: "Way Too Late" - Julia DeTomaso
- Abigail Mornhinweg
- Sep 10
- 2 min read
Julia DeTomaso has released her new single, “Way Too Late.” In “Way Too Late,” DeTomaso talks about having the wrong timing on things that should have been said. Keeping people at arms length is a classic case of self sabotage, and waiting until it’s way too late to express how one is feeling is another. DeTomaso reflects on this feeling, as “[she promises] to let be bygones to be bygones / if [she] knew how,” and how “[she] just can’t seem to shut [her] mouth / until [she’s] burned the last bridge down.” With self sabotage, it’s clear to see that there is a pattern that follows DeTomaso, and with that comes self-reflection and a want to change, but that change never comes.
“Way Too Late” is a great exploration into self sabotage and what it means to want to fix it, but never seeming to do it correctly. With DeTomaso’s vulnerable lyrics, listeners can observe that she has done the self-reflection and wants to change, something we can all find within ourselves and relate to. Not only that, “Way Too Late” highlights DeTomaso’s vocal quality as well. With “Way Too Late” being a guitar-lead ballad with a build into the bridge, DeTomaso’s vocals sound like they were made for a song like this. Comforting and soft, DeTomaso sounds almost as if she’s comforting listeners, saying that it’ll be okay and that self sabotage won’t dictate their lives anymore. With “Way Too Late,” DeTomaso relates to listeners and does a great job with it.
Julia DeTomaso is an American singer-songwriter who grew up around music. DeTomaso has been writing songs since she was ten years old, and with that experience comes vulnerable and relatable lyrics that will have listeners self-identifying with her songs for years to come. With songs that encapsulate the entwining relationship between production and songwriting, indie-pop hasn’t been the same since DeTomaso returned to the space, releasing her recent single, “Fake It,” in April. Being a seasoned songwriter also comes with being a seasoned performer, at least in DeTomaso’s case. Having performed hundreds of shows, listeners wouldn’t want to miss out on seeing DeTomaso live. You can keep up with Julia DeTomaso’s new singles or newest tour dates on her social media, linked down below.
Written By Abby Mornhinweg
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