Regret
John Frusciante (Shadows Collide With People - Demos) Lyrics
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Stay alone
The lyrics of "Regret" by John Frusciante express the sentiment of regret over past mistakes and wishing to be alone to cope with it. The singer seems to be reflecting on their past decisions and actions, wishing they had made different choices. The line "I regret my past" conveys a deep sense of remorse and self-doubt. The following line, "Stay alone", suggests that the singer wants space and time to process their emotions without anyone else's interference.
The song itself is an introspective ballad with a melancholic tone. The stripped-back arrangement and Frusciante's emotive vocal delivery add to the sense of isolation and introspection. The lyrics are some of the most personal and vulnerable in Frusciante's repertoire, and they speak to the universal experience of regret and wishing for a chance to change the past.
Line by Line Meaning
I regret my past
I feel immense sorrow and remorse for the decisions I made in the past and the impact they have had on my life.
Stay alone
I choose to remain by myself, possibly as a result of my regrets and the fear of making the same mistakes again or hurting others in the process.
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LongLongMan
+itsjustskinsteven stevens Gotta weigh in here - also thought it was a really affecting song, but it turns out he really did dismiss it in an interview - OD Music is right here:
"Guitar World Acoustic: The album in general seems to be tingled with a sense of regret. There’s even a song called Regret.
John Frusciante: You're wrong. I don’t regret anything, I’ve ever done in my life, and to me that song is funny.
Guitar World Acoustic: It's hard to know what your intent is, since the sole lyrical content is “I regret my past. Stay alone”
John Frusciante: I realize that it gives it that impression. It makes me regret putting it on the record! But really I’m very happy to be who I am and very proud of who I am. I hope that, that message comes through on the record more than any other. I really try to put a positive message across. I just like to play games with words I try to put together ideas that contradict one another. And to me the statement “ I Regret my past” is in itself a contradiction. Because all you are is what you have been up to this point."
Big Phat Walrus
Only John Frusciante can make such a great song using only 6 words.
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cool tunes
MYSTIE
just dropped a cover ;)
Sakari Nieminen
Remember Scatman? Not one actual words were used
Migraine Gainn
9 words. He uses alternates that sound similar all through it.
I regret my past (path) - sail on (stay alone)
David Davenport
I picked up a guitar and learned how to play because of this album. Here I am 4 years later in a studio recording an album with my band. Thank you John Frusciante for helping me find my way.
Garbie Jodorowsky
👏👏👏
Ethan Gasperson
David Davenport could you get me a copy of one of your albums or Eps
Evan W. Craig
thats awesome man.. hes the best. a monk of men
MYSTIE
just dropped a cover :)