Regret
IZZ Lyrics
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They creep and sneak and peek behind the mask
They test the waters with their toes
Careful not to let you know what they know
Just when you think your path is clear
They decorate your brain with fear
Regret floods in and fills your time
I see you falling
Into the sea
I see you falling
Into the sea
I see you falling
Into the sea of life
I hear you calling...
The lyrics to IZZ's song Regret touch on the concept of people secretly observing us, even when we think we are alone. The opening lines suggest that there are those around us who can perceive us even when their eyes are closed. The use of words like "creep and sneak and peek" and "behind the mask" suggests that these are people who are deliberately trying not to let their presence be known to us. The next lines suggest that these individuals are testing us, dipping their toes in the waters, and being careful not to reveal what they know.
The chorus of the song is where the concept of regret comes into play. As the individual thinks their path is clear, regret floods in and fills their time. This could be a reference to how our regrets from the past can sometimes come back to haunt us and make us doubt our choices in life. The final two lines of the chorus suggest that this regret can inspire us to create something artistic, such as turning our thoughts into rhyme.
The bridge of the song sees a change in perspective, with the singer observing someone else falling into the sea of life and hearing them call out for help. This could be a commentary on how everyone experiences regret and how it can feel like drowning in the sea of life. Overall, the lyrics of Regret touch on themes of regret, secret observation, and the artistic expression that can come from our negative experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
They can see you even though their eyes are closed
People can still perceive you and your actions despite pretending to be ignorant
They creep and sneak and peek behind the mask
People are deceitful and hide their true intentions by showing a different side of themselves
They test the waters with their toes
People are cautious and measured when dealing with others, trying to feel out the situation before committing themselves
Careful not to let you know what they know
People try to conceal the extent of their knowledge and how it may impact you
Just when you think your path is clear
It appears that things are going well, but you may be in for an unpleasant surprise
They decorate your brain with fear
Others try to instill a sense of anxiety and trepidation in you by manipulating your thoughts
Regret floods in and fills your time
You are consumed by remorse and regret, making it difficult to move on with your life
And makes you turn your thoughts into rhyme
The emotions brought on by regret inspire you to express yourself through poetry or other artistic means
I see you falling
The artist is witnessing the listener's decline or hardship
Into the sea
The listener is metaphorically plunging into a tumultuous, unstable situation
Into the sea of life
The listener is experiencing the ups and downs of existence and the unpredictability of circumstances
I hear you calling...
The artist is attuned to the listener's cries for help and is ready to provide support
Contributed by Austin A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.