Today, their whereabouts of info from the band are unknown and the album "Deliverance" is in rare supply. Two of the former members soon formed a new group known as "Union of Knives".
Regency Buck used to describe themselves as "dark pop".
The Temple
Regency Buck Lyrics
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Like seeds they surface with the rain
And though your vanity inspires
You're not impressed with the impression I leave
And so I leave to drag this feeling home
And I take it to bed and not you
I made my way across the room
I start to twist and turnaround
I cannot face a soul only the ground
I think I'm more of a man now
Someone that you can admire
I feel like more of a man now
And I have come to set your soul on fire
And so I've been working hard
Working upon my body the temple
I've broken promises as well as bones
And now I'm here baby I'm back
I feel like more than flesh and blood
And guarantees were made to me
That I could be tomorrow
Whatever I choose to be
And as I write this while the memory remains intact, pure
It is neither apology nor explanation
But it is the truth the way I remember it
I am only as guilty or innocent as you
The lyrics of "The Temple" by Regency Buck discuss themes of regret, self-improvement, and personal growth. The first verse speaks of regrets being better buried and hidden away "like seeds" that only resurface with the rain. The singer acknowledges their vanity but is not impressed with the impression they leave on others, leading them to go home alone at night with their feelings.
The second verse speaks of the singer's personal growth, declaring they feel like more of a man now and have worked hard on their body- referring to it as a temple. They have broken promises and bones, but they are back and ready to set the world on fire. The lyrics end with a declaration of the singer's desire to be whoever they choose to be, and the acknowledgement that they are only guilty or innocent as the listener makes them out to be.
Overall, "The Temple" speaks to the complexities of human nature and the constant push to improve oneself. It is a reflection of personal growth and the desire to be better than one's past self.
Line by Line Meaning
Such dark regrets are better buried
It's better to keep unpleasant memories hidden and forgotten.
Like seeds they surface with the rain
However, they tend to resurface and trigger negative emotions.
And though your vanity inspires
You're proud and arrogant, but that doesn't impress me.
You're not impressed with the impression I leave
My presence doesn't affect you much.
And so I leave to drag this feeling home
Feeling dejected, I leave the situation and take my emotions with me.
And I take it to bed and not you
I don't share my vulnerability with you, but instead, let it affect me in private.
I made my way across the room
Moving through the darkness, I struggle.
And through the gloom
The darkness is pervasive and difficult.
I start to twist and turnaround
I feel lost and confused.
I cannot face a soul only the ground
I avoid interacting with people, just staring at the ground.
I think I'm more of a man now
Through adversity, I've become stronger and more confident.
Someone that you can admire
I want to be respected and appreciated for my strength.
And I have come to set your soul on fire
I want to ignite passion and excitement in those around me.
And so I've been working hard
I've been dedicated and focused on improving myself.
Working upon my body the temple
I've been focusing on my physical body, treating it like a sacred place.
I've broken promises as well as bones
In my pursuit of my goals, I've had setbacks and made mistakes.
And now I'm here baby I'm back
Despite it all, I've returned stronger and more determined.
I feel like more than flesh and blood
I feel like I have a greater purpose.
And guarantees were made to me
I have faith in myself and what I can achieve.
That I could be tomorrow
That tomorrow holds infinite possibilities for me.
Whatever I choose to be
And I have the power to shape my own destiny.
And as I write this while the memory remains intact, pure
Reflecting on my journey, my memories are vivid and unadulterated.
It is neither apology nor explanation
This is not an apology or justification, but merely an honest account.
But it is the truth the way I remember it
I'm recounting events as I experienced them, nothing more or less.
I am only as guilty or innocent as you
Ultimately, my actions are judged by others, and my guilt or innocence is relative.
Contributed by Julia S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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