Regardless
RAYE Rudimental Lyrics
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La-la-la-la-la-la
Oh, regard, la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la
Yeah-yeah
Now you got me all like
I hate wakin' up alone
I got things I need to say
That I can't say to you over the telephone
Four, five glasses all alone
Boys and girls just come and go
I haven't seen you for a minute
I don't like it, not at all
Ooh, one thing that I know
Is as hard as I try
I can't face the thought of you not being in my life
Regardless
Regardless of the tears I cried for you today
Regardless of the words we think but never say
You're always in my mind somehow
Whether we're up or down
Regardless
Regardless
Oh, regard, la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la
Oh, regard, la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la
No, this house is not a home
When I'm sleepin' all alone
I'm used to havin', I'm on hold
Then I can't touch you through the phone, hmm
Baby, when you turn me cold
I still got your t-shirt on, oh
Haven't seen you for a minute, no
I don't like it, not at all
Ooh, one thing that I know
Is as hard as I try
I can't face the thought of you not being in my life
Oh, yeah
Regardless of the tears I cried for you today
Regardless of the words we think but never say
You're always in my mind somehow
Whether we're up or down
Regardless
Regardless
Oh, regard, la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la
Oh, regard, la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la
Oh, baby, why would you wanna make a girl
Make a girl feel so crazy?
The things that you do to me, ooh
It's as if you don't rate me, ah
Baby, don't play me, ah
This ain't no game to me, ah
Regardless of the tears I cried for you today
Regardless of the words we think but never say
You're always in my mind somehow
Whether we're up or down
Regardless
Regardless
Oh, regard, la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la
Oh, regard, la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la
The lyrics of RAYE Rudimental's song Regardless depict a person's contemplation and longing for a lover who seems to be distant. The song starts with a repetition of the word "regard," which could be interpreted as a call for attention or respect. The following lines express the singer's frustration of waking up alone and the desire to talk to their lover in person rather than over the phone. They ponder on their loneliness and how other people come and go in their life, but their lover is still on their mind, and they haven't seen them for a while.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that regardless of any negative emotions or situations, the singer still cannot fathom the thought of the lover not being in their life. They accept that there might be tears or unspoken words between them, but their affection for the lover remains constant. The singer repeats the word "regardless" to imply that nothing can change the way they feel about the lover.
The second verse elaborates on the singer's feeling of emptiness, which is intensified by the absence of their lover from their bed. They reminisce on the moments when they could touch the lover and how their t-shirt still reminds them of their scent. The singer emphasizes that they don't like the situation because it is evident that they miss the lover.
Overall, the song depicts a devoted person's struggle to cope with the distance from their lover. The lyrics suggest that the singer has made a conscious decision to hold on to their affection regardless of any challenges that come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, regard, la-la-la-la
This is a repetitive refrain used throughout the song as a call to pay attention or to regard something.
Now you got me all like
The singer has been affected emotionally or mentally by the situation they are in.
I hate wakin' up alone
The singer does not like waking up without the person they care for.
Call me when you're headin' home
The artist wants a heads up when the other person is on their way back.
I got things I need to say
The artist has something important to communicate.
That I can't say to you over the telephone
The message is too personal or significant to communicate in a phone call.
Four, five glasses all alone
The singer has been drinking alone.
Boys and girls just come and go
The artist has been seeing other people, but it hasn't worked out.
I haven't seen you for a minute
The artist has not seen the person they care for in a while.
I don't like it, not at all
The artist is unhappy about the situation.
Ooh, one thing that I know
The singer has a deep understanding or realization to share.
Is as hard as I try
The artist has tried their best but has not been successful.
I can't face the thought of you not being in my life
The singer is scared of losing the person they care for.
Regardless
Regardless means despite something or not concerning oneself with it.
Regardless of the tears I cried for you today
The singer has cried today due to their feelings for the other person.
Regardless of the words we think but never say
The artist and the other person have unspoken thoughts and feelings for each other.
You're always in my mind somehow
The person the artist cares for is always on their mind.
Whether we're up or down
Whether things are going well or not, the singer still cares.
No, this house is not a home
The singer's living space does not feel complete or comfortable without the person they care for.
When I'm sleepin' all alone
The artist does not like sleeping without the other person.
I'm used to havin', I'm on hold
The artist is used to having the other person in their life and is awaiting their return.
Then I can't touch you through the phone
The artist cannot physically be with the other person over the phone.
Baby, when you turn me cold
The other person has a negative effect on the singer's emotions.
I still got your t-shirt on
The artist has something of the other person that brings them comfort.
Baby, why would you wanna make a girl
The singer is questioning why the other person would treat them this way.
Make a girl feel so crazy?
The other person's actions are leading the singer to feel unstable or confused.
The things that you do to me, ooh
The other person's actions are affecting the singer's emotions.
It's as if you don't rate me, ah
The artist feels like they are not valued or respected by the other person.
Baby, don't play me, ah
The artist is asking the other person to not mess with their emotions.
This ain't no game to me, ah
The singer is serious about their feelings and does not want to be treated as a game.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Markus Moser, Nadia Ali, Rachel Keen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@trinhhoang8597
"Regardless"
Oh, you got me all like
I hate waking up alone
Call me when you're heading home
I got things I need to say
That I can't say to you over the telephone
Four, five glasses all alone
Boys and girls just come and go
I haven't seen you for a minute
And I don't like it, not at all
Ooh, one thing that I know
Is as hard as I try
I can't face the thought of you
Not being in my life, regardless
Regardless of the tears I cry for you today
Regardless of the words you think we'll never say
You're always in my mind somehow
Whether we're up or down, regardless, regardless
Oh, this house is not a home
When I'm sleeping all alone
I'm used to having, I'ma hold
Then I can touch you through the phone
You know when you turn me cold
I still got your T-shirt on
Haven't seen you for a minute, no
And I don't like it, not at all
One thing that I know
Is as hard as I try
I can't face the thought of you
Not being in my life
Regardless of the tears I cry for you today
Regardless of the words you think we'll never say
You're always in my mind somehow
Whether we're up or down, regardless, regardless
Oh, baby
Why would you wanna make a girl
Make her feel for so crazy?
The things that you do to me, ooh
It's as if you don't rate me up
Baby, don't play me up
This ain't no game to me
Regardless of the tears I cry for you today
Regardless of the words to think, but never say
You're always in my mind somehow
Whether we're up or down, regardless, regardless
@maralfaro6252
RAYE IS SO UNDERRATED IT HURTS
@NiceBrazil78
Marina & The Diamonds too !
@anonymous681
A G R E E E E
@touqeerahmed4032
Well it is the game, and it sucks. Hollywood doesn't give two flying F's about talent. Maybe she needs a better label, promoter or studio.
@IToraino
It kills me
@russiandoll3371
Can’t trap, I’m best female rapper
@tulipsxw2
That Rapture melody she samples in the chorus is so dreamy when she sings it.
@247Tash
Amazing love it she needs to do a version to that song.
@tulipsxw2
@@247Tash I don’t know the right terms to use, but she has a great infliction/range in her vocals. I was watching a live version from BBC of her singing the Jonas Blue song. She was able to sound a lot like the edited and auto tuned chorus. I think her version of Rapture would be just as stunning!
@jorgeomalley8643
Rapture of Who?