Regrets
Hether Lyrics
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I'd say to you I'm
Sorry that it look so long for
For me to hold your hand
Cell walls really held me back but
That's no excuse
Sister, I miss you now
I'm stuck in my own cloud
I wish you were with me now
Ooh
Should've, could've and I would've too
It all for you
We said goodbye with the priest beside
But who really died?
Sister, I miss you now
The world feels so far out
I'm stuck in my own cloud
I wish you were with me now
Ooh
The lyrics to Hether's song Regrets evoke feelings of longing and remorse for missed opportunities with a loved one who has passed away. The first verse reflects on the singer's regret for not reaching out sooner and apologizes for taking so long to show affection. The use of the phrase "cell walls" suggests that there was some kind of barrier or obstacle that prevented them from being together, possibly a literal or metaphorical imprisonment. Despite this, the singer acknowledges that this is not an excuse for their behavior.
The chorus is a lament for the loss of the loved one, specifically a sister. The singer feels isolated and disconnected from the world, and wishes their sister was still alive to share in their experiences. The second verse introduces the idea of missed opportunities, expressed through the use of the phrases "should've, could've, and I would've too." The line "we said goodbye with the priest beside, but who really died?" suggests that the singer feels like a part of themselves died when their sister passed away, and that the formality of the funeral was insufficient to truly acknowledge the depth of their loss.
Overall, Hether's Regrets is a poignant reflection on the impact of loss and the importance of seizing opportunities to connect with loved ones while they are still alive.
Line by Line Meaning
If I had just one more chance, I'd
If I could go back in time, I would
I'd say to you I'm
I would tell you that I am
Sorry that it look so long for
I regret taking so much time to
For me to hold your hand
to hold your hand
Cell walls really held me back but
I was held back by my own mistakes, but
That's no excuse
I can't use that as an excuse
Sister, I miss you now
Dear sister, I miss you very much at present
The world feels so far out
I feel detached from the world
I'm stuck in my own cloud
My thoughts and emotions are clouding my judgment and decision-making
I wish you were with me now
I am wishing for your presence now
Should've, could've and I would've too
I should have, could have, and would have
It all for you
I would have done it all for you
We said goodbye with the priest beside
We parted ways with a priest present
But who really died?
But was it only physical death that occurred?
Ooh
Expressing emotion through sound
Writer(s): Paul Raini Castelluzzo, Joseph Cameron Harrison
Contributed by Mia K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.