Regenerate
Booka Shade Lyrics


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A lifetime waiting for the light to shine
Suddenly you were here, like an angel appeared
And the world that I knew changed into a wonderland
Then you called out my name, looked around and I found you were gone
Like the rays of the sun
Disappeared into never ending nights
Where everything real has turned to stone
And the songbird has flown
(You're gone)
Now I know a rose can change a shade of blue
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
A shade of blue
My body's hurtin', cryin' and yearnin'
Sometimes I feel like I'm losin' my mind
And I think about you, knowin' only you could understand
Here alone in my room, I can feel all the walls closin' in
Feelin' trapped in a shell
Wishin' that I could spin the wheels of change
'Cause everything real has turned to stone
And the songbird has flown
(You're gone)
Now I know a rose can change a shade of blue
Ooh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
A shade of blue
Ooh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
A shade of blue
Everything real has turned to stone
And the songbird has flown
(You're gone)
Now I know a rose can change
Everything real has turned to stone
And the songbird has flown
(You're gone)
Now I know a rose can change a shade of blue
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
A shade of blue
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
A shade of blue
(Sometimes I feel like I'm losin' my mind)
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah




A shade of blue
I can feel all the walls closin' in

Overall Meaning

Booka Shade’s song, “Regenerate” opens with “A lifetime waiting for the light to shine”. These lyrics express the feeling of waiting for something to happen, waiting for a chance to start something new, and a chance to begin again. Booka Shade then sings about how “you” suddenly appeared, like an angel appearing. This sudden appearance changed the world into a wonderland. The next lines “Then you called out my name, looked around and I found you were gone. Like the rays of the sun disappeared into never-ending nights”, convey the sadness that follows when the one who brought light is gone. The world feels empty, and the hope and joy that was present is gone. The song goes on to state that everything that was once real has turned to stone and the songbird has flown. This symbolizes the loss of the beauty and joy that was once present.


The chorus, “Now I know a rose can change a shade of blue” speaks to the idea that even when things seem impossible or hopeless, there is always a chance for change. A small change, like a rose changing color can have a profound impact on our perception and is a reminder that little things can help to bring us back from feeling lost or hopeless. The song ends with “Sometimes I feel like I'm losing my mind, I can feel all the walls closing in.” These lyrics capture the feeling of suffocation and the oppressive feeling that comes with losing the light and the wonder that was present before. Overall, “Regenerate” speaks to feelings of hope and loss, reminding us that even in the darkest moments, there is always a chance for change.


Line by Line Meaning

A lifetime waiting for the light to shine
I have been waiting all my life for something great to happen, for the light to shine on me and change my world.


Suddenly you were here, like an angel appeared
You appeared in my life suddenly, like an angel sent from above, and changed everything for the better.


And the world that I knew changed into a wonderland
Your presence made everything in my world seem more magical and wonderful than ever before.


Then you called out my name, looked around and I found you were gone
Just as quickly as you came into my life, you disappeared, leaving me feeling lost and alone.


Like the rays of the sun
Your presence in my life was like the rays of the sun, bright and warm, but now you are gone and I am left in the dark.


Disappeared into never ending nights
You disappeared into a never-ending night, leaving me in a constant state of darkness and loneliness.


Where everything real has turned to stone
Without you, everything that used to feel real and alive has become cold and lifeless, like it has turned to stone.


And the songbird has flown
The songbird, a symbol of happiness and freedom, has flown away, leaving me in a state of sadness and confinement.


Now I know a rose can change a shade of blue
I have learned that even a small change, like the color of a rose, can have a big impact on how I see the world, even if it remains in a state of sadness.


My body's hurtin', cryin' and yearnin'
I am in pain, I cry and I yearn for something that I cannot have, namely your presence and love.


Sometimes I feel like I'm losin' my mind
Sometimes I feel like I am losing my sanity because I cannot find a way to cope with the pain and loneliness.


And I think about you, knowin' only you could understand
I think about you often, knowing that only you could truly understand the depth of my pain and longing.


Here alone in my room, I can feel all the walls closin' in
When I am alone in my room, my loneliness and pain become even more suffocating, like the walls are closing in on me.


Feelin' trapped in a shell
I feel trapped inside a shell, unable to break free from my own pain and loneliness.


Wishin' that I could spin the wheels of change
I wish I could change my circumstances and find a way out of my loneliness and pain, but I feel powerless to do so.


Everything real has turned to stone
Without you, everything that feels real and important has become cold and lifeless, like it has turned to stone.


And the songbird has flown
The songbird, a symbol of happiness and freedom, has flown away, leaving me in a state of sadness and confinement.


Now I know a rose can change
I have learned that even a small change, like the color of a rose, can have a big impact on how I see the world, even if it remains in a state of sadness.


Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Repeating affirmation of self in the face of pain.


Sometimes I feel like I'm losin' my mind
Sometimes I feel like I am losing my sanity because I cannot find a way to cope with the pain and loneliness.


A shade of blue
The color blue, often associated with sadness and loneliness, now colors my world since you have left.


Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Repeating affirmation of self in the face of pain.


Everything real has turned to stone
Without you, everything that feels real and important has become cold and lifeless, like it has turned to stone.


And the songbird has flown
The songbird, a symbol of happiness and freedom, has flown away, leaving me in a state of sadness and confinement.


Now I know a rose can change a shade of blue
I have learned that even a small change, like the color of a rose, can have a big impact on how I see the world, even if it remains in a state of sadness.


A shade of blue
The color blue, often associated with sadness and loneliness, now colors my world since you have left.


A shade of blue
The color blue, often associated with sadness and loneliness, now colors my world since you have left.


A shade of blue
The color blue, often associated with sadness and loneliness, now colors my world since you have left.


(Sometimes I feel like I'm losin' my mind)
Repeating phrase of self-doubt and introspection.


A shade of blue
The color blue, often associated with sadness and loneliness, now colors my world since you have left.


I can feel all the walls closin' in
The anguish and pain of loneliness is becoming even more severe, like the walls of my world are closing in on me.




Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARNO KAMMERMEIER, WALTER MERZIGER

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Cant believe it's been 10 years. Masterpiece. I remember my golden days as student everytime I hear this song.

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I don't know how they managed to come up with this amazing song.... I hear it and it always feels like the first time.

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I heard this track over and over on a radiostation , first 3 times i heard it it made no impression on me i just thought it sounded .. different. At this point it brings me in trance and i just rise above this world :)

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It's been 10 years already and I still have great music taste

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cant wait to see these guys at big day out... when that beat drops in the boiler room!!

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the hook at the end is one of the most addictively awesome I have ever heard in my life

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