Regret
New Order The Lyrics

The opening lines of the song Regret by New Order suggests a feeling of detachment and distance from the people in the singer's life. The singer has forgotten the names and addresses of everyone they have ever known, and yet, the singer does not regret it. This attitude is highlighted in the lines "Save it for another day, cause the school is and the kids have run away." This suggests a desire to move on from the past and not dwell on it. The singer then goes on to express a desire for a place they can call their own, suggesting a longing for a sense of stability and security that has perhaps been lacking in their life. The singer mentions waking up every day, which can be seen as a small but significant start.

The chorus repeats this desire for a place to call one's own and the freedom to have conversations on the telephone without having to worry about anything else. The singer also mentions having a wounded heart, suggesting past hurt and pain that they are still carrying with them. However, despite this pain, the singer expresses a desire to move forward and leave it behind. The second verse has more of a romantic undertone, with the singer talking about being upset and short-tempered almost all the time. The line "You used to be a stranger, now you are mine" suggests a romantic relationship that has grown from a casual acquaintance to something more meaningful. However, the singer still has trust issues and says "I wouldn't even trust you, I've not that much to give" which hints at some past experience that has led to this level of mistrust.

Overall, Regret by New Order expresses the desire for stability and a sense of belonging, while also acknowledging the pain and past experiences that have made it challenging to achieve. The song suggests that moving forward is possible but difficult and requires leaving the past behind and learning to trust.