Regrets
My New Life Lyrics
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In this song, the singer is expressing their feelings of regret towards someone they have hurt. They admit that they can't erase the hurtful words they've said and the things they've done. Despite all that, they acknowledge the desire to make amends and try to make things right between them. They acknowledge that things are not okay and that they cannot pretend like it is, but they wish that they could find a way to turn things around. They express a sense of hopelessness, doing everything they can to make things better but getting nowhere.
The lyrics convey a sense of loneliness and hopelessness experienced by someone who is struggling to make things right. The singer's remorse and desire to make amends are portrayed throughout the song, with a realization that they have caused too much damage to the relationship. The song is an emotional portrayal of the aftermath of a damaged relationship, with the realization that there may not be a way to fix what's been broken.
Line by Line Meaning
I cant take back the words I said, or all the things that I regret that I have done to you, after everything we've been through.
I am unable to undo the harm I caused you by my actions and words.
I know that I can never change all of the hurt I sent your way.
I am aware that I cannot erase the pain I caused you.
There's nothing I can do, but try to make it up to you.
I acknowledge that I cannot undo my wrongdoings, but I will make an effort to improve the situation.
And I wont fool myself, try and act like we're alright, when I know that we're not alright.
I will not deceive myself by pretending that things are good between us, when I know that they are not.
And I wont fool myself, try and act like everything is fine, when nothing here is fine.
I will not try to deceive myself by pretending that everything is alright when it is not.
I wish there's something I could say, to make things start to go my way.
I wish I could find the right words to improve my situation.
But everything I try, nothing ever works out.
Despite my efforts, nothing seems to go as planned.
If good things come to those who wait, and every dog will have his day, I hope that mine comes soon, and I hope that yours does too.
I hope that things will turn around for both of us soon.
Here I go, all alone, and this time it's on my own.
I am embarking on this journey alone and without anyone's help.
Contributed by Adrian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.