Beginning in the summer of 2000 by Jesse Pruett, Parker Theory has grown to become a powerful \u2028band with great melodies and unforgettable songs. With lots of emotion and energy this San Diego Rock band leaves you feeling good and wanting more. \u2028\u2028Interest in the independent pop-rock band began shortly after Jesse Pruett formed the band in 2000. Their first recording, a self-titled EP, impressed Steven Harwell, the lead singer of Smash Mouth and opened the door for the band to begin playing some of the great venues in California including Ventura Theatre, Coors Amphitheater, and Biola University. This immediately exposed the band’s infectious melodies to a wide audience. \u2028\u2028After a few years of growing recognition in San Diego, playing many shows and enthusiastic local radio station air play, Parker Theory returned to the studio and recorded their debut album Can Anybody Hear Me in late 2003. \u2028\u2028The album quickly gained attention from radio, labels and fans, and was nominated in the Orange County music awards, and the San Diego music awards alongside some of the biggest names in the San Diego music scene—Switchfoot, Unwritten Law, Jason Mraz, and Slightly Stoopid. The first track “She Said” topped number one on mp3.com’s pop rock chart and led to Fabtone Records releasing a twenty-song, two-disc recording in Japan, which included Can Anybody Hear Me and songs from the band’s following EP, One Purpose, One Destination, which they wrote and recorded in 2005. \u2028The album Leaving California hit stores in mid 2007 and was released through Rescue Records/Sony Red. It was also released it through Fabtone Records in Japan, Oxigenio Records in Brazil, and Talking Music in Sweden. \u2028Their first single “I Believe” hit radio stations all over the United States. \u2028Following the release of Leaving California the band toured the US and Japan. In 2009 they released the album “A Reason To Believe” in the US, Japan, Brazil and Sweden.
In 2011 Jesse released the new album “Meet Me In The Light”.
The band has played and toured with acts such as Switchfoot, Smash Mouth, Eve 6, Unwritten Law, Jason Mraz, P.O.D., etc.
Discography
“Self Titled EP” – Released August 2000
“Can Anybody Hear Me” – Released 2003
“One Purpose, One Destination” – Released 2006
“Leaving California” – Released 2007
“A Reason To Believe” – Released 2009
“Meet Me In The Light” – Released 2011
No Regrets
Parker Theory Lyrics
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Would you understand me
Or would you leave behind the past that's eating me inside
Wasn't it plain to see
Lets not fight tonight
I'm sorry things went wrong
Lets just forget about it
Words can be so strong
So many times youve cared
So many things weve shared
How could I tell you
If I could change for anyone
It could be for you
It might be for you
Standing on thin ice
The expected has failed twice
I should of learned by now
What goes up comes back down
And I know that youve been there
So many times youve cared
So many things we shared
How could I tell you
Seventeen again
If I were seventeen again
I wont let you down
Once forgotten now found
Hold on for the stretch
Cause therell be no regrets
Try and catch your breathe
There will be no regrets
The opening lines of “No Regrets” by Parker Theory express a deep sentiment of regret and a wish for understanding. The singer ponders on whether their confession of feelings would be met with understanding or disdain from the person they are addressing. The lyrics reflect the painful toll that holding onto past mistakes can take on a person, and the hope for a chance to overcome the situation. The singer recognizes that sometimes words can be powerful, and can lead to discord. But, in moving forward, they hope to let go of the past and not let it affect the present moment.
The following verses of the song delve deeper into introspection and self-reflection. The phrase “Standing on thin ice” communicates a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty, where things could either go right or wrong. The singer recognizes their previous mistakes, and how going back to fix them may not necessarily change the outcome. They wish it could be different, but at the same time, they acknowledge the inevitability of mistakes and the way things unravel. The final verse of the song highlights that holding onto regrets can be damaging, and that letting go can lead to a sense of freedom and weightlessness.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could tell you how I feel
Expressing the desire to communicate emotions
Would you understand me
Questioning if the listener comprehends the message
Or would you leave behind the past that's eating me inside
Asking if the listener is willing to forgive and forget the singer's previous mistakes
Wasn't it plain to see
Suggesting that the situation was apparent and avoidable
Lets not fight tonight
Requesting peace and calmness
I'm sorry things went wrong
Apologizing for the things that happened
Lets just forget about it
Proposing to move on and set aside the issue
Words can be so strong
Reflecting on the power of speech and language
And I know that youve been there
Acknowledging the listener's similar experiences and feelings
So many times youve cared
Recognizing the listener's compassion and support
So many things weve shared
Recalling the moments and memories that the singer shared with the listener
How could I tell you
Expressing difficulty in conveying the true feelings
If I could change for anyone
Contemplating the possibility of modifying one's ways for someone special
It could be for you
Specifying that the potentially changed behavior would be for the listener
It might be for you
Adding uncertainty in the decision-making process
Standing on thin ice
Being in a precarious situation
The expected has failed twice
The anticipated outcome did not happen repeatedly
I should of learned by now
Realizing that a lesson should have been learned already
What goes up comes back down
Accepting the law of gravity and the consequences of one's actions
Seventeen again
Expressing the desire to go back in time and do things differently
If I were seventeen again
Imagining a different outcome if given another chance
I won't let you down
Promising not to disappoint the listener
Once forgotten now found
Referring to the past but bringing it back into the present
Hold on for the stretch
Advising to endure the difficult times
Cause therell be no regrets
Encouraging to be optimistic and not dwell in the past
Try and catch your breathe
Urging to take a moment and regain composure
There will be no regrets
Reiterating the importance of not having any regrets in the future
Contributed by David D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.