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Regret Lyrics

by New Order

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Regret Lyrics

Maybe I've forgotten the name and the address Of everyone I've ever known It's nothing I regret Save it for another day It's the school exam and the kids have run away I would like a place I could call my own Have a conversation on the telephone Wake up every day that would be a start I would not complain of my wounded heart I was upset you see Almost all the time You used to be a stranger Now you are mine I wouldn't even trust you I've not got much to give We're dealing in the limits And we don't know who with You may think that I'm out of hand That I'm naive, I'll understand On this occasion, it's not true Look at me, I'm not you I would like a place I could call my own Have a conversation on the telephone Wake up every day that would be a start I would not complain of my wounded heart I was a short fuse Burning all the time You were a complete stranger Now you are mine I would like a place I could call my own Have a conversation on the telephone Wake up every day that would be a start I would not complain about my wounded heart Just wait till tomorrow I guess that's what they all say Just before they fall apart

Meaning of Regret

“Regret” explores a fractured relationship marked by intense emotion and a desperate yearning for connection. The lyrics depict a cyclical pattern of impulsive actions – almost obsessive attachment to someone who was initially a stranger – coupled with profound dissatisfaction and self-destructive behavior, symbolized by a “short fuse” and constant upset. Despite the obvious pain and distrust ("I wouldn't even trust you"), there’s a persistent desire for normalcy and simple comforts like a phone call or a place to belong. The repeated refrain of wanting a "place I could call my own" underscores a fundamental loneliness and lack of stability. Ultimately, New Order conveys a bleak message about the potential for self-sabotage within relationships, suggesting that this individual is trapped in a destructive loop, perhaps foreshadowing an inevitable collapse – “Just wait till tomorrow / I guess that’s what they all say / Just before they fall apart.”

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