Art often thrives in the aftermath of adversity, and since we last heard from Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, there have been plenty of variables that the five-piece alternative rock act had to endure. But for the Middleburg, Florida-based band, hardships eventually ironed out thanks to unrelenting perseverance, paving the way for the band’s incredibly ambitious (and aptly titled) The Hell Or High Water EP, release August 24th, 2010.
The self-released project comes on the heels of the band’s voluntary parting of ways with Virgin Records, the company that first signed the band for 2006’s gold selling Don’t You Fake It (spawning the smash single “Face Down”), followed by 2009’s Lonely Road (which debuted in the top twenty of the Billboard 200), but eventually became more of an albatross than an anchor for the burgeoning band.
According to the Reap Song facts, the first single from The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus' third studio album, Am I the Enemy?, "Reap", was released via YouTube on March 24 2011, then for download a month later on April 26, 2011. The whole album was released on August 29, 2011.
Ronnie Winter - Lead Vocals,
Josh Burke - Guitar
Randy Winter - Guitar
Joey Westwood - Bass, Vocals
Kris Comeaux - Drums, Vocals
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Damn Regret
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Lyrics
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The mood is feeling right
I'll kiss you on your neck
People will stare but we won't care
We're high above the ground
We're nowhere to be found
Empowered by adrenaline
Again I am repeating myself
And I know it is time for you to sit and pretend
Damn regret
I'll try to forget
Don't worry about me 'cause i'll be fine
Cast my line
To see what's behind
Did you think you'd persuade me to let you go?
I'm wishing you were here
My weakness is my fear
Alone I am myself
No reason left for me to care
Distracted by the sound
I hear footsteps all around
Empowered by adrenaline
Feel like I'm born again
Again I am repeating myself
And I know it is time for you to sit and pretend
Damn regret
I'll try to forget
Don't worry about me 'cause i'll be fine
Cast my line
To see what's behind
Did you think you'd persuade me to let you go?
You're the only one I turn to
When I feel like no one's there
And when I'm lonely in my darkest hour
You give me the power to sit and pretend
Damn regret
I'll try to forget
Don't worry about me 'cause i'll be fine
Cast my line
To see what's behind
Did you think you'd persuade me to let you go?
Did you think I'd forget?
Did you think I'd surrender myself to persuade you to let me go?
Did you think I'd forget?
Did you think I'd surrender myself to persuade you to let me go?
Whoa oh oh
The song "Damn Regret" by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus is a passionate expression of love and the emotions of a relationship gone sour. The lyrics describe the exhilarating feeling of being with someone they love, regardless of public opinion. The singer kisses their loved one on the neck, empowered by adrenaline, and feels reborn. Despite this feeling, the singer repeats themselves, indicating that they have gone through this same cycle before. They know it is time for their loved one to sit and pretend, suggesting that their relationship has become a facade, that they are not truly happy anymore.
The chorus, "Damn regret, I'll try to forget, don't worry about me 'cause I'll be fine," highlights the emotional turmoil that the singer is going through, trying to let go of the regrets of the past and move on. They want to explore what is behind them and not be persuaded to hold onto something that is no longer working. The final verse indicates that the singer turns to their loved one in their moments of loneliness and darkness, giving them the power to sit and pretend once more, but with the knowledge that they need to let go and move on.
Overall, "Damn Regret" is a heartfelt and emotional song about love, heartbreak and the struggle to let go of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
The moon is shining bright
The night is peaceful and calm
The mood is feeling right
The atmosphere is perfect for romance
I'll kiss you on your neck
I am willing to take a romantic gesture
People will stare but we won't care
We are confident in our love and not concerned with others' opinions
We're high above the ground
Our romance is thrilling and exciting
We're nowhere to be found
We are lost in the moment and not focused on our surroundings
Empowered by adrenaline
The rush of our love makes us feel alive and fearless
Feel like I'm born again
Our love rejuvenates and renews us
Again I am repeating myself
I am stuck in a cycle of actions and words
And I know it is time for you to sit and pretend
You are not fully invested in our love and just going through the motions
Damn regret
I regret my actions and words
I'll try to forget
I will attempt to move past my regret
Don't worry about me 'cause i'll be fine
I will handle my emotions on my own
Cast my line
I am searching for answers
To see what's behind
To understand the true nature of our relationship
Did you think you'd persuade me to let you go?
Do you think you can convince me to end our relationship?
My weakness is my fear
My fear of being alone and without love is my downfall
Alone I am myself
I am my most authentic self when I am alone
No reason left for me to care
I have lost my motivation and reason for caring about our relationship
Distracted by the sound
I am unfocused and not present in the moment
I hear footsteps all around
I am paranoid and feel like others are watching me
You're the only one I turn to
You are my support and comfort when I am lonely
When I feel like no one's there
When I feel abandoned and alone
And when I'm lonely in my darkest hour
When I am at my lowest point and need a source of strength
You give me the power to sit and pretend
You enable me to ignore my problems and pretend everything is okay
Did you think I'd forget?
Do you think I would forget your actions and words?
Did you think I'd surrender myself to persuade you to let me go?
Do you think I would give up my feelings and allow you to end our relationship?
Whoa oh oh
A musical interlude without specific meaning
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RONNIE WINTER
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Hans Zurita
Still listening in 2020, songs like these are hard to forget..
AK47_51
Just found this music from my friend in 2021. I’m not disappointed
The Fruit of Life
I remember listening to this when I was 13. 11 years later, I say "YES, it is hard to forget." I sometimes wish they still made music like this
MangKanor
Wdym hard? Would u really forget this kind of music?
Lui Pasapera
2022
Kevin Brown
I still remember seeing them live at buzz fest on the side stage. I’m 30 but still love them
Juan Lopez
Its 8 am, January 2022, I'm getting gas and someone pulled up playing this song full blast. I knew every word, every note and at that moment I remembered I'm old now, I could have completed school all over again but this song sounds just as good now as when I first heard it as a teenager.
Wilhonbe
This was the first song I ever recorded on my phone to have as my ringtone 😭
NeoEzPk
Over a decade later, still repeat worthy.
Jaja Pardeño
been listening to this song for more than a week now. Still one of my fave since highschool days.