This became more apparent when his wife filed for divorce and his music became harder than it had been and his lyrics became more personal and harsh. He played keys on one New Found Glory song and often joined them on stage during their Back to Basics tour in the spring of 2005. More recently, Dewees has announced playing keyboard on some of My Chemical Romance's new cd. When asked about "Reggie" he said that once the new MCR cd comes out, I will be touring with them and become a full blown member of MCR.
The fifth studio album titled Last Stop: Crappy Town was released June 17, 2008.
Regret
Reggie and the Full Effect Lyrics
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Of everyone I've ever known It's nothing I regret
Save it for another day It's the school exam and the kids have run away
I would like a place I could call my own
Have a conversation on the telephone
Wake up every day that would be a start
I would not complain of my wounded heart
You used to be a stranger Now you are mine
I wouldn't even trust you
I've not got much to give
We're dealing in the limits
And we don't know who with
You may think I'm out of hand
That I'm naive, I'll understand
On this occasion, it's not true Look at me, I'm not you
I would like a place I could call my own
Have a conversation on the telephone
Wake up every day that would be a start
I would not complain of my wounded heart
I was a short fuse
Burning all the time
You were a complete stranger
Now you are mine
I would like a place I could call my own
Have a conversation on the telephone
Wake up every day that would be a start
I would not complain about my wounded heart
Just wait till tomorrow
I guess that's what they all say
Just before they fall apart
The lyrics to Reggie and the Full Effect's song Regret seem to express a desire for a fresh start and a sense of ownership over one's life. The opening lines suggest a forgetfulness towards one's past social connections, not necessarily something to regret, but rather an opportunity to move forward free of attachments. The mention of a school exam and children running away sets a tone of chaos and should not be a regret, offering instead the chance to start anew. A place to call one's own and daily routines seem to be what the singer is looking for to ground themself. They admit to having a wounded heart, but with this fresh start, there is the chance to move on from that.
The song then takes a more melancholic turn, with the admission that the singer is upset almost all the time, but the listener is left to wonder if this is due to the burden of familiarity and connection that they are now dealing with. A stranger before, now theirs, the line "I wouldn't even trust you" stands out as a conflicted admission of the difficulty of this situation. It seems that the singer is wary of being hurt again and maybe this newfound relationship is not all it seems to be. The bridge reiterates the desire for a place to call their own and the end of the song leaves the listener with a bittersweet feeling, as the singer tells them to "just wait till tomorrow," and questions whether the fresh start they desire is truly attainable.
Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle of wanting to break free from the past and start anew while still struggling with the emotional baggage that comes with relationships and familiarity.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I've forgotten the name and the address
Perhaps I have forgotten the names and addresses of everyone I have ever known
Of everyone I've ever known It's nothing I regret
Forgetting the names and addresses of everyone I have ever known is not something I regret
Save it for another day It's the school exam and the kids have run away
Let's save this regret for another day, as if it's a school exam that kids have run away from
I would like a place I could call my own
I desire a place that would be exclusively mine
Have a conversation on the telephone
I yearn for a meaningful conversation on the phone
Wake up every day that would be a start
Simply waking up each day would be a great beginning
I would not complain of my wounded heart
I won't grumble about my broken heart
I was upset you see Almost all the time
As you can see, I was upset almost all the time
You used to be a stranger Now you are mine
You used to be a complete stranger, but now you belong to me
I wouldn't even trust you
I wouldn't rely on you or put my confidence in you
I've not got much to give
I don't have much to offer
We're dealing in the limits
We're making do with our limited resources
And we don't know who with
Moreover, we're not even sure who we're dealing with
You may think I'm out of hand
You might consider me unreasonable
That I'm naive, I'll understand
I acknowledge that you might view me as inexperienced
On this occasion, it's not true Look at me, I'm not you
However, on this particular occasion, that's not the case. Look at me; I'm not like you
I was a short fuse
I used to get angry easily
Burning all the time
That anger burned inside of me constantly
Just wait till tomorrow
Let's see what happens tomorrow
I guess that's what they all say
That's what everyone says
Just before they fall apart
Before everything falls apart
Contributed by Ryan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@michaelab.5170
This makes me so sad... I remember seeing it on FUSE but I’m 31 now and it hit me hard lol 😔
@otterhaus
Kayla V. Same.. I'm turning 31 this year & this song hits home now lol.
@michaelab.5170
KKCHANNEL 😅
@Jetlife33
Ahhhh feels good to still be in my 20’s. Lol
@Alertthememory
hHahha
@jenm1336
Michaela B. Same! I’m 25 now!
@aydenfoxx6060
FUSE, may ye rest in peace....thanks for the memories
@zanetupper4977
What a loss. This was a great music channel.
@SrDeMaFp
@@zanetupper4977 better than mtv or vh1 back in the day.
@evanshorten2833
FUSEEE was life back in the days , what a great time