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
In RAYE and Rudimental's song, Regardless, the lyrics express the emotional turmoil of a woman who is struggling to deal with a long-distance relationship. She is desperately missing her partner, who seems to be drifting away from her. She hates waking up alone and wishes her partner would call her when they're heading back. She feels there are things she needs to say, but she can't say them over the phone.
The chorus encapsulates the central theme of the song, expressing a desire to continue the relationship "regardless" of the challenges it presents. The woman acknowledges that she can't imagine her life without her partner, even though they're not together physically. She is willing to endure the pain of separation and the uncertainty of their future, as long as they can stay connected emotionally.
Throughout the song, there is an undercurrent of frustration and sadness that transcends the lyrics. The use of repetition in the chorus reinforces the intensity of the singer's feelings, and the melody rises and falls in response to the emotional rollercoaster ride that she's experiencing. Ultimately, the song captures the difficulty of managing a long-distance relationship, and the hope and despair that accompany such a situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, regard, la-la-la-la
The singer is longing for the attention and affection of the person they love.
La-la-la-la-la-la
The repetition of this line emphasizes the singer's internal struggle.
Now you got me all like
The singer is expressing their current state of mind.
I hate wakin' up alone
The artist is unhappy without the presence of the person they love.
Call me when you're headin' home
The artist wants to spend time with the person they love when they return home.
I got things I need to say
The singer has unresolved feelings for the person they love.
That I can't say to you over the telephone
The singer wants to express their feelings in person, not over a call.
Four, five glasses all alone
The artist has been drinking alone to cope with being without the person they love.
Boys and girls just come and go
The artist has had other romantic encounters, but none have lived up to the person they love.
I haven't seen you for a minute
The artist has not seen the person they love in a while.
I don't like it, not at all
The singer is uncomfortable and unhappy with the lack of intimacy in their relationship.
Ooh, one thing that I know
A moment of realization as the artist expresses their true feelings.
Is as hard as I try
The singer has been making an effort to move on from their love interest, but has failed.
I can't face the thought of you not being in my life
The singer cannot bear the idea of losing the person they love.
Regardless
Despite everything, the singer's love remains unchanged.
Regardless of the tears I cried for you today
The artist has been emotionally overwrought due to their longing for the person they love.
Regardless of the words we think but never say
The artist and the person they love have unspoken feelings that they are not expressing to each other.
You're always in my mind somehow
The person the singer loves is always present in their thoughts.
Whether we're up or down
The singer's love remains steadfast no matter the ups and downs of their relationship.
Oh baby, why would you wanna make a girl
The artist is expressing their confusion and hurt at the mixed signals they are receiving from their love interest.
Make a girl feel so crazy?
The artist feels unstable and uncertain due to the ambiguity of their relationship.
The things that you do to me, ooh
The artist is upset by the actions of the person they love.
It's as if you don't rate me, ah
The singer feels undervalued and ignored by the person they love.
Baby, don't play me, ah
The artist is calling on the person they love to be honest and not lead them on.
This ain't no game to me, ah
The singer is serious about their feelings and does not want to be treated like 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?