When asked about the band's main influences, Mike Portnoy commented that they are working towards a classic rock sound, influenced by Led Zeppelin, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Grand Funk Railroad, as well as newer artists such as Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Black Crowes and Lenny Kravitz.
The band's self-titled debut album was released in Japan on May 5 through Victor subsidiary WHD Entertainment, with a worldwide release following on July 23 through Loud & Proud Records.
Regret
The Winery Dogs Lyrics
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I wish I could somehow forget your face
It ain't easy to turn and walk away
So if I'm nothin to you, everything is everything that you wanted
How did I let myself go? We've been down this road before, I've seen it
I guess by now we should know, but you make it hard to let go
You show me hope then then you take away
Keep me believing, it's somethin in your eyes
But I'm feelin that anything can change
Everything is everything that we make it
How did I let myself go? We've been down this road before, I've seen it
I guess by now we should know, maybe this time we should leave it all behind
I paid debt, and now I think I understand regret
I guess it's time to be a man and face the time that I've spent using you
How did I know I'd regret? Oh, I've paid debt, and now I understand regret
It's time to be a man and face all the time that I spent using you
How could I know I would regret? I didn't know I was losing you
The song "Regret" by The Winery Dogs talks about a toxic relationship where the two individuals involved keep going in circles, hoping that something will change. The singer expresses his wish to forget his partner's face and to move on, but finds it challenging to walk away. The partner in question seems to give hope and then take it away, all while keeping the singer believing that there might be a chance to fix things. The singer recognizes that they are paying a high price, but still can't seem to let go. In the end, the singer acknowledges that they have made mistakes and comes to terms with the regret they feel, realizing that it's time to face the consequences of their actions.
The lyrics capture the emotional turmoil of being stuck in a relationship that's not working, the frustration of seeing the same patterns repeating, and the weight of regret that comes with realizing the lasting consequences of one's actions. The use of metaphors like "playing the game" and "seeing it before" highlights the cyclical nature of toxic relationships, while lines like "It's something in your eyes" point to the power dynamics at play. Overall, "Regret" is a powerful song that sheds light on the complexities of relationships and the emotional toll they can take on individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
How many times are we gonna play the game, thinkin that it's gonna change?
How many times are we going to repeat the same pattern, hoping that it will result in a different outcome?
I wish I could somehow forget your face
I wish I could erase the memories of you from my mind
It ain't easy to turn and walk away
It's difficult to let go and move on
So if I'm nothin to you, everything is everything that you wanted
If I don't mean anything to you, then you've already gotten everything you wanted from me
How did I let myself go? We've been down this road before, I've seen it
How did I allow myself to get trapped in this situation again? It's a familiar problem that I'm aware of
I guess by now we should know, but you make it hard to let go
We should have learned by now, but it's difficult to move on because of you
How many times are you gonna make me pay, for my feelings that I can't deny?
How many times are you going to punish me for having feelings that I cannot control?
You show me hope then then you take away
You give me a glimpse of a better future, then snatch it away
Keep me believing, it's somethin in your eyes
You give me hope through the way you look at me
But I'm feelin that anything can change
But I have a feeling that things could turn out differently
Everything is everything that we make it
Our circumstances are a result of the choices we make
I guess by now we should know, maybe this time we should leave it all behind
We should have learned by now, maybe it's time to walk away from this altogether
I paid debt, and now I think I understand regret
I have made amends, and now I understand the pain of regret
I guess it's time to be a man and face the time that I've spent using you
It's time to take responsibility for my actions and the time I've spent taking advantage of you
How did I know I'd regret? Oh, I've paid debt, and now I understand regret
How could I have predicted that I would feel regret? Now that I've made amends, I understand the weight of that emotion
It's time to be a man and face all the time that I spent using you
It's time to confront the reality of my actions and the harm they caused
How could I know I would regret? I didn't know I was losing you
How could I have predicted that I would feel regret when I didn't realize I was losing you?
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL S. PORTNOY, RICHIE KOTZEN, WILLIAM SHEEHAN
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Lyrics
How many times are we gonna play the game, thinkin that it's gonna change?
I wish I could somehow forget your face.
It ain't easy to turn and walk away.
So if I'm nothin to you, everything is everything that you wanted.
How did I let myself go? We've been down this road before, I've seen it.
I guess by now we should know, but you make it hard to let go.
How many times are you gonna make me pay, for my feelings that I can't deny?
You show me hope then then you take away.
Keep me believing, it's somethin in your eyes.
But I'm feelin that anything can change.
Everything is everything that we make it.
How did I let myself go? We've been down this road before, I've seen it.
I guess by now we should know, maybe this time we should leave it all behind.
I paid debt, and now I think I understand regret.
I guess it's time to be a man and face the time that I've spent using you.
How did I know I'd regret? Oh, I've paid debt, and now I understand regret.
It's time to be a man and face all the time that I spent using you.
How could I know I would regret? I didn't know I was losing you
@patc4437
This song is nothing short of PERFECT - I hear it again and again and again and every time it blows my mind and shakes me to the core. VERY BLESSED to see the Winery Dogs from the front row when they played locally. The best band BY FAR to come along in the past decade!! <3
@CaptainFantastik1
+Pat C Fuckin right on man. The song is amazing and NEVER gets old.
@marcelotoledoadv
and again and again and much more
@jimdavignon
Kotzen's lead tone on this is breathtaking. Perfect for the tune.
@calimoodia7355
That song says everything I'm feeling right now. Life ain't easy, a lot of things try to push you away from the road you're on. Never giving up, always dreaming of a better future.
@BakinKolaac
Wish you'll have that better future, man! :)
@ag6ksjd
It's not for everybody, but this is what music has needed, a good ole, back to the roots album. I think it says a lot for these fellow musicians to roll back and put some damn feeling in it. Great job Bill, Rich, and my bro Mike. See ya soon.
@bangermccrusher
This song is SO Richie´s style, the difference here is that Billy and Mike raise the bar on the quality of this, amazing record!
@Macdonaldpiper
The musicianship on this album is sheer quality, and the songs just get better every time I hear them. Regret in particular, is one of those that I can't stop listening to. Between the guitar solo and the end, Kotzen's lead, enhanced by the backing vocal harmonies, is delivered with captivating sincerity.
@metalmikethompson
Gordon Macdonald absofknloutely!!!! :)