The band toured with Twenty One Pilots in Europe in early 2019 before the band announced their second album "How Do You Love?" which was released on August 9th, 2019. The album features the singles "I Dare You" and "California Friends."
On September 24th, 2021, The Regrettes released the first single "Monday", off of "Further Joy" (released April 8, 2022), with singles "You're So F*cking Pretty" and "That's What Makes Me Love You".
On November 14, 2023, the band announced that they were splitting up to "work on other projects." In tandem, they announced a farewell show at the Fonda Theater on December 21, 2023.
Pale Skin
The Regrettes Lyrics
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Cheeks so pale they could fade away
There's wind in the trees and I'm falling to my knees
Fear is in my brain, is in your brain, making us insane
There's tears streaming from my eyes, streaming from your lies
Let's just cry together in any weather
Making promises that won't last forever
After hours singin' in the shower
My mind's getting fucked up with all of these repetitive thoughts, of two
I can barely take it, I want to scream, I want to shout
But there's nothing coming out
Skin so pale that faded away
There's a bluebird singing and it makes me smile
Fear is in my brain, is in your brain, making us insane
There's tears streaming from my eyes streaming from your lies
Let's just cry together in any weather
Making promises that won't last forever
Forever won't take as long with you
After hours singin' in the shower
My mind's getting fucked up with all these repetitive thoughts, of two
The Regrettes’ song “Pale Skin” talks about the fear and anxiety that come with a failing relationship. The song’s opening line, “Oh little cherry blossom, what seems to be the problem?” is directed towards the singer’s partner, who is described to have “cheeks so pale they could fade away.” This lyric is a metaphor for the deterioration of the relationship. It implies that the partner is losing color and life as their love for each other fades away. The singer is falling to her knees due to the overwhelming emotions that come with this realization.
As the song progresses, the chorus repeats the line, “Fear is in my brain, is in your brain, making us insane” which emphasizes the anxiety that both partners are feeling. The tears streaming from the singer’s eyes are symbolic of the pain caused by the lies of the partner. The singer suggests that they “just cry together in any weather,” and make promises that may or may not last forever. The singer is, however, comforted by the thought that “forever won’t take as long with you.”
The bridge of the track is a reflection of the singer’s thoughts. She is struggling to keep it together, and the repetitive thoughts keep creeping back into her mind. She is frustrated and wants to scream and shout, but nothing seems to come out. The bluebird singing is a symbol of hope and a reminder that good things can still exist even in the midst of pain and anxiety.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh little cherry blossom, what seems to be the problem?
Asking someone what is bothering them since they seem visibly distressed.
Cheeks so pale they could fade away
Commenting on the person's pale complexion due to emotional distress.
There's wind in the trees and I'm falling to my knees
Feeling overwhelmed with emotions and almost collapsing.
Fear is in my brain, is in your brain, making us insane
Both parties are experiencing fear and it is causing them to feel mentally unstable.
There's tears streaming from my eyes, streaming from your lies
Crying due to the lies and deceit of the other person.
Let's just cry together in any weather
Proposing to share the emotional burden and support each other regardless of the circumstances.
Making promises that won't last forever
Acknowledging that the promises made might not be kept in the long run.
Forever won't take as long with you
Believing that time is moving faster when in each other's company.
After hours singin' in the shower
Wasting time and being unproductive while distracted by thoughts of the other person.
My mind's getting fucked up with all of these repetitive thoughts, of two
Frustration with not being able to stop thinking about the other person and their relationship.
Contributed by Jayden G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Avril S.
Oh little cherry blossom, what seems to be the problem?
Cheeks so pale they could fade away
There's wind in the trees and I'm falling to my knees
Fear is in my brain, is in your brain, making us insane
There's tears streaming from my eyes, streaming from your lies
Let's just cry together in any weather
Making promises that won't last forever
Forever won't take as long with you
After hours singin' in the shower
My mind's getting fucked up with all of these repetitive thoughts, of two
I can barely take it, I want to scream, I want to shout
But there's nothing coming out
Skin so pale that faded away
There's a bluebird singing and it makes me smile
Fear is in my brain, is in your brain, making us insane
There's tears streaming from my eyes streaming from your lies
Let's just cry together in any weather
Making promises that won't last forever
Forever won't take as long with you
After hours singin' in the shower
My mind's getting fucked up with all these repetitive thoughts, of two
Sabrina H
Oh little cherry blossom, what seems to be the problem?
Cheeks so pale they could fade away
There's wind in the trees and I'm falling to my knees
Fear is in my brain, is in your brain, making us insane
There's tears streaming from my eyes, streaming from your lies
Let's just cry together in any weather
Making promises that won't last forever
Forever won't take as long with you After hours singin' in the shower
My mind's getting fucked up with all of these repetitive thoughts, of two
I can barely take it, I want to scream, I want to shout
But there's nothing coming out
Skin so pale that faded away
There's a bluebird singing and it makes me smile
Fear is in my brain, is in your brain, making us insane
There's tears streaming from my eyes streaming from your lies
Let's just cry together in any weather
Making promises that won't last forever
Forever won't take as long with you
After hours singin' in the shower
My mind's getting fucked up with all these repetitive thoughts, of two
EvryDayShucklin
This band is simply amazing. For people so young, they make such adult, complex music that's steeped in an old school sensibility. I could not be happier to be finding them on their first album!
Em Miller
This song is so sweeping and epic with a really dark tone. It's a different sound than a lot of the other stuff on the album, but like... in a really good way.
n db
Atatürk!!
Avril S.
Oh little cherry blossom, what seems to be the problem?
Cheeks so pale they could fade away
There's wind in the trees and I'm falling to my knees
Fear is in my brain, is in your brain, making us insane
There's tears streaming from my eyes, streaming from your lies
Let's just cry together in any weather
Making promises that won't last forever
Forever won't take as long with you
After hours singin' in the shower
My mind's getting fucked up with all of these repetitive thoughts, of two
I can barely take it, I want to scream, I want to shout
But there's nothing coming out
Skin so pale that faded away
There's a bluebird singing and it makes me smile
Fear is in my brain, is in your brain, making us insane
There's tears streaming from my eyes streaming from your lies
Let's just cry together in any weather
Making promises that won't last forever
Forever won't take as long with you
After hours singin' in the shower
My mind's getting fucked up with all these repetitive thoughts, of two
B
I keep going back to this song, always so amazed by how incredible it is. I always think I can't love it more than I do now, but I actually can, apparently. Totally my favorite on the album. It's just so incredible, I'm just so speechless,I can't even descriebe how that song makes me feel. Thank you, the regrettes. I'm so glad I know y'all. You're so amazing, our little secret. Thank you, especially for this song. (Although I'm in love with literally every song y'all have ever done)
Abbie Lowther
I discovered these guys cause they're the supporting act for the twenty one pilots concert and Oh my God, I couldn't be happier, this band is absolutely amazing <3 can't wait to see them perform next week :)
Clive Mortimore
Genessa's guitar playing is really excellent on this song.
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ThePirateQueen
I love all of your songs. They're unique and absolutely beautiful. Please keep creating such amazingly beautiful music
Brandon Ortiz
Such a great album, it's really hard to pick a best song, but this one has to be my favorite.