Matt Monro (December 1, 1930 - February 7, 1985) was a ballad singer of th… Read Full Bio ↴Matt Monro (December 1, 1930 - February 7, 1985) was a ballad singer of the 1960s and one of great international postwar entertainers. Throughout his 30-year career he filled cabarets, nightclubs, music halls and stadiums across the globe, from Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and Hong Kong to Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. He sold more than 25 million records during his lifetime (most of those sales however didn't come until after his death), imbuing each one with his elegant blend of majesty, sincerity, and superior technique.

No Regrets
Matt Monro Lyrics

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No, no regrets
No, we will have no regrets
As you leave, I can say
Love was king, though for only a day
No, no regrets
No, let there be no regrets
Why explain, why delay
Don't go away

Simply call it a day

Pleading moments we knew
I will set them apart
Every word, every sign
Will be burned in my heart
But no tears will be shed
There'll be no one to blame
Let it always be said
We attempted what came

No, no regrets
No, we will have no regrets
As you leave, I can say
Love was king, though for only a day

Life, life still goes on
Yes, even though love has gone
One last kiss
A shrug and sign

No regrets
As we whisper goodbye

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Matt Monro's No Regrets express a bittersweet sentiment towards a lost love. The singer acknowledges the end of the romance, accepting that their love affair has gone astray, but still declares that they will always care for their significant other, even though they are no longer together. The song reflects on the happy romance that has come to an abrupt end and expresses a desire to hold onto the memories of that time. The final lines of the song express the singer's willingness to let go of the past and move forward, despite the pain of losing their love, as they bid their goodbye with "no regrets."

The lyrics of the song seem to convey a sense of nostalgia, accepting that the relationship is over and cherishing the memories while also recognizing that the decision to end it was ultimately for the best. Despite the pain of separation, the singer embraces the future with optimism and a sense of hope. The words express the complications and emotions that come with ending a romance but also the strength and resilience that emerge from accepting the inevitable.

Line by Line Meaning

No regrets,
I have no regrets even though our love has ended.

Although our love affair has gone astray;
Our love has gone in a different direction, but I'm not bitter.

I know I'll always care though you're away.
I will always care for you even if we are apart.

Somehow our happy romance ended suddenly,
Our happy relationship has ended unexpectedly.

Still in my heart you'll be for ever mine.
You will always have a special place in my heart.

Because somebody new looks good to you;
You found someone new and I'm happy for you.

Sweetheart, no matter what you say or do.
No matter what happens, you will always be my sweetheart.

I know our love will linger when the other love forgets,
Our love will always be remembered, unlike your new love.

So I say goodbye with no regrets.
I am saying goodbye without any ill feelings or regrets.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Charles Dumont, Hal David, Michel Vaucaire

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