Regret
One Dead Three Wounded Lyrics
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In One Dead Three Wounded's song Regret, the lyrics explore the theme of remorse and a sense of sorrow for past actions. The opening line "God damn these frightened, frigid hands" suggests a feeling of helplessness and frustration, as though the singer feels powerless to change what has happened. The line "Clocks lie; we have no time and all" reinforces this sentiment, as though time has run out and there is no going back.
The lyrics then turn to a confession of guilt: "I won't deny you again, my friend. I was the one who betrayed you." The use of the word "betrayed" suggests a serious transgression, something that cannot be easily forgiven. The line "Philadelphia is a ghost town without you" further emphasizes the singer's loneliness and isolation, as though the consequences of their actions have led to a sense of emptiness.
The final lines of the song, "Our youth is dust on the side of the road. Let it bury the seeds of regret. Bury the seeds of Regret. Embed them in my chest. Let them grow to become. The bitter man I am," suggest a desire to somehow make amends for past mistakes. However, the singer recognizes that their regret has become a part of who they are, and that they must live with the consequences of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
God damn these frightened, frigid hands and all our long forgotten plans.
These timid and cold hands are frustrating, and the grand aspirations we once had are now forgotten and seemingly impossible to achieve.
Clocks lie; we have no time and all.
The notion of time is inaccurate, and we are running out of it quickly.
I won't deny you again, my friend.
I will not turn away from you again, my dear companion.
I was the one who betrayed you and Philadelphia is a ghost town without you.
I was the individual who let you down, and life in Philadelphia feels empty without you around.
Our youth is dust on the side of the road.
Our youthful years are now gone, left behind like particles on the side of the street.
Let it bury the seeds of regret.
Let the past bury the memories that create remorse.
Bury the seeds of Regret.
Cover the beginnings of Regret and abandon them in the past.
Embed them in my chest.
Implant them inside me, as I am ready to deal with the consequences of my actions.
Let them grow to become.
Allow these emotions to take shape and form something significant.
The bitter man I am.
The bitter persona I've become.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: CHRISTINE LAVIN
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