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No Regrets Lyrics
by Dappy
Lyricist: Dappy, Wayne Smith, Richard Lynch, Ian McMillan
23 views • Published on Sep 26, 2026
No Regrets Lyrics
Oh oh oh oh oh oh na na na na na
Oh oh oh oh oh oh hear me out
This is my King's Speech, I'm nowhere near the end
If I s-s-s-stutter, sorry I ain't heaven's sent
I messed my life up and yeah I've been down
I'm a changed man now, Chris Brown
You know I feel your pain 'cause I've done and been through it
I'm Kurt Cobain but I just couldn't do it
No point in turning back just to hit rewind
Back to the future, Ma... Marty McFly
Deep inside, there's a fire
'Cause I'm no longer looking at a reflection I admire
I paint the picture of a fighter, but their's someone's looking back at me and says I'm a liar
If I should die before I wake, the least that I could ever say
I made mistakes but held on to my faith
[Chorus:]
'Cause when I look in the mirror
I don't even recognise myself
Got the heart of a winner
But looking back at me is someone else
No regrets
No regrets
No point in crying over yesterday
No regrets
No regrets
'Cause we ain't even seen the best of days
Oh oh oh oh oh oh na na na na na
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
This is my last chance, I'm on my final straw
I came so close to b-b-b-breaking like a spinal chord
I came from nothing, some kid in Camden
Now I'm flying in the birds, Richard Branson
I'm a prince, yes I will... get the crown (Shh)
Kate stays in my dungeon when her sister's around
So please forgive if I make mistakes
But I'll blow the bloody doors off, Michael Cain
If I should die before I wake, the least that I could ever say
I made mistakes but held on to my faith
[Chorus:]
'Cause when I look in the mirror
I don't even recognise myself
Got the heart of a winner
But looking back at me is someone else
No regrets
No regrets
No point in crying over yesterday
No regrets
No regrets
'Cause we ain't even seen the best of days
I'm free to be whatever I, 'cause I'm famous
Call me Gallagher 'cause I'm so shameless
The papers, saw the pages that are the cost of my failures
Victimised by the public, don't know if I could take it
So I sing
So when you feel like there's no more and nothing left but the life you've broken
No regrets, no turning back
Pick up yourself and tell them I'm just being me
[Chorus:]
'Cause when I look in the mirror
I don't even recognise myself
Got the heart of a winner
But looking back at me is someone else
No regrets
No regrets
No point in crying over yesterday
No regrets
No regrets...
No regrets!
[Chorus:]
'Cause when I look in the mirror
I don't even recognise myself
Got the heart of a winner
But looking back at me is someone else
No regrets
No regrets
No point in crying over yesterday
No regrets
No regrets
'Cause we ain't even seen the best of days
'Cause when I look in the mirror (in the mirror)
I don't even recognise myself (oh oh oh oh)
Got the heart of a winner (of a winner)
But looking back at me is someone else (no)
No regrets (no)
No regrets
No point in crying over yesterday (ehhh)
No regrets
No regrets
'Cause you ain't even seen the best of me
Meaning of No Regrets
“No Regrets,” Dappy’s energetic anthem, is a raw and surprisingly introspective exploration of self-destruction, redemption, and the acceptance of past mistakes – all delivered with his signature flamboyant bravado. The core narrative revolves around a figure grappling with a tumultuous history marked by poor choices, addiction, and a near-collapse of identity, drawing heavily on references to iconic figures like Kurt Cobain, Marty McFly, Michael Cain, and Richard Branson to illustrate the magnitude of his struggles and aspirations. The repeated refrain – “No Regrets” – isn’t an assertion of blissful indifference but rather a defiant declaration forged in the fires of self-awareness. The lyrics detail a journey from acknowledging past failings (“I messed my life up”) to actively constructing a new persona, one defined by resilience and ambition ("Got the heart of a winner"). Dappy utilizes fragmented imagery – “painting the picture of a fighter,” "blowing the bloody doors off” – to convey this transformation, while simultaneously highlighting the disconnect between his perceived self and the critical gaze he anticipates (“looking back at me is someone else”).
The song’s emotional landscape shifts dramatically, oscillating between vulnerability ("I don't even recognise myself") and an almost manic determination. The recurring “if I should die before I wake” lines suggest a precarious balance, a near-death experience metaphorically representing the potential for relapse. Ultimately, "No Regrets" isn’t simply about avoiding remorse; it’s about seizing one’s final chance, embracing chaos, and finding freedom within the wreckage of a flawed past. Dappy uses his distinctive vocal delivery and layered production to create an immersive experience that suggests not just a pop song, but a cathartic release fueled by a desire for reinvention and a refusal to be defined solely by previous errors.
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dappyno regretsdefiantgrimechris brown
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