Retrospect
Vistas Lyrics


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See you find comfort in small things
Which she considers the wrong things
And you find comfort in hellos
Not goodbyes, not goodbye

And you try not to have issues
With the hate you, love you and miss yous
That all come out when she kissed you
Goodbye goodbye

Singing "Sweet Caroline" with diamonds in her eyes
And you can't remember the tune

Throw my arms to the skies
Hold my head make me realise
Close my eyes, let me reset
Happiness in retrospect

Make it chill make it flow
Everything in the afterglow
Let me go and I'll forget
Happiness in retrospect

See you find comfort in tall things
Which he considers the wrong things
And you find comfort in things he can't
Recognize, recognize

And you want nothing but all this
While he's stuck trying to solve it
Nevertheless acquiesce till you feel those
Butterflies, butterflies

Singing "Sweet Caroline" with diamonds in his eyes
And you can't remember the tune

Throw my arms to the skies
Hold my head make me realise
Close my eyes let me reset
Happiness in retrospect

Make it chill make it flow
Everything in the afterglow
Let me go and I'll forget
Happiness in retrospect

Throw my arms to the skies
Hold my head make me realise
Close my eyes let me reset
Happiness in retrospect

Make it chill make it flow
Everything in the afterglow
Let me go and I'll forget
Happiness in retrospect





Let me go and I'll forget
Happiness in retrospect

Overall Meaning

The song "Retrospect" by Vistas is a song about two people in a relationship who find comfort in different things. They are trying to make their relationship work, but there are issues of hate and love, and sometimes they have trouble recognizing each other's needs. The chorus sings about the idea of seeking happiness in retrospect, or looking back on things in life and finding happiness in the memories. The song talks about trying to let go of the things that are causing problems in the relationship and finding clarity in the midst of confusion.


The lyrics describe the different ways each person tries to find comfort, but they are not always compatible. The song suggests that sometimes it can be hard to understand what someone else needs to feel happy and loved. The line "And you want nothing but all this, while he's stuck trying to solve it" suggests that one person in the relationship is struggling to meet the other person's needs. The chorus gives a sense of hope that by looking back on things, they can find a way to move forward and be happy.


The song has a catchy melody and upbeat tone, but the lyrics suggest a deeper meaning. The use of "Sweet Caroline" in the chorus is an example of how music can evoke memories and emotions. The idea of finding happiness in retrospect is a reminder to slow down and appreciate the little things in life. Overall, the song is about the struggles of relationships and the hope that we can find happiness by looking back on the good times.


Line by Line Meaning

See you find comfort in small things
You notice that your partner finds comfort in things that seem insignificant to you


Which she considers the wrong things
Your partner thinks you have a different perspective and don't appreciate the things that bring her comfort


And you find comfort in hellos
You prefer beginnings rather than endings


Not goodbyes, not goodbye
Saying goodbye is difficult for you


And you try not to have issues
You attempt to avoid any problems


With the hate you, love you and miss yous
The emotions associated with saying goodbye are challenging


That all come out when she kissed you
The goodbye kiss sparked mixed emotions


Goodbye goodbye
Saying goodbye is hard


Singing "Sweet Caroline" with diamonds in her eyes
Your partner seems entranced and joyful while singing the song


And you can't remember the tune
You don't recall the song very well


Throw my arms to the skies
You express surrender to the situation


Hold my head make me realise
You try to come to terms with things


Close my eyes, let me reset
You long for a fresh start or do-over


Happiness in retrospect
Finding happiness in hindsight


Make it chill make it flow
You want things to be relaxed and natural


Everything in the afterglow
Enjoying the aftermath of a positive experience


Let me go and I'll forget
If you can move on, you can forget


See you find comfort in tall things
Your partner finds comfort in different things than you do


Which he considers the wrong things
You believe your partner's choices of comfort are illogical or unimportant


And you find comfort in things he can't
You find solace in things your partner cannot relate to


Recognize, recognize
Your partner doesn't recognize or understand your sources of comfort


And you want nothing but all this
You desire everything that the situation has to offer


While he's stuck trying to solve it
Your partner is trying to solve the situation or fix it


Nevertheless acquiesce till you feel those
You concede to your partner until you feel the butterflies, or until you feel happy


Butterflies, butterflies
Feeling happy and excited


Let me go and I'll forget
If you can move on, you can forget


Happiness in retrospect
Finding happiness in hindsight




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@solomusica4826

Lyrics!

See you find comfort in small things
Which she considers the wrong things
And you find comfort in hellos
Not goodbyes, not goodbye

And you try not to have issues
With the hate you love you and miss yous
That all come out when she kissed you
Goodbye goodbye

Singing sweet Caroline with diamonds in her eyes
And you can't remember the tune

Throw my arms to the skies
Hold my head make me realise
Close my eyes let me reset
Happiness in retrospect

Make it chill make it flow
Everything in the afterglow
Let me go and I'll forget
Happiness in retrospect

See you find comfort in tall things
Which he considers the wrong things
And you find comfort in things he can't
Recognise recognise

And you want nothing but all this
While he's stuck trying to solve it
Nevertheless acquiesce till you feel those
Butterflies butterflies

Singing sweet Caroline with diamonds in his eyes
And you can't remember the tune

Throw my arms to the skies
Hold my head make me realise
Close my eyes let me reset
Happiness in retrospect

Make it chill make it flow
Everything in the afterglow
Let me go and I'll forget
Happiness in retrospect

Throw my arms to the skies
Hold my head make me realise
Close my eyes let me reset
Happiness in retrospect

Make it chill make it flow
Everything in the afterglow
Let me go and I'll forget
Happiness in retrospect

Let me go and I'll forget
Happiness in retrospect



@MtDewgirl09

Discovered you all for the first time yesterday (3 other bands too wooo) ❤

🎉🎉 So stoked to hear all of your work guys & go through the cloud 9 i call it - finding my personal connections in the lyrics, being undecided on what my faves will be after i keep hearing & lovin hit after hit; Hell yes BRING. IT. ON 🥳 😂

Happy i picked 'Retrospect' first tonight - nice message overall of the song & this beat had me up bopping around (can't dance for shit 😂) LOVE THIS MOOD thank you gentleman ❤

Jealous of everyone who's had the blissful experience of seeing Vistas live! I'm in the US - Indiana & now will cross my fingers they can maybe, possibly play a small run of shows here around the states next year or so, PRETTY PLEASE!?
(Indiana or Ohio if this idea is plausible 😘)

If anyone's still reading my rambling, thank you & now im moving on to the next one up. Cheers yall! 😊



All comments from YouTube:

@ZephWraen

Such a great song. Thank you Heartstopper for introducing me to it!

@VistasMusic

❤️

@elzeptor2627

For real, I keep imagining the GCSE end scene with this music. Music's awesome and it fits the scenario so damn well

@VistasMusic

🤝@@elzeptor2627

@pauledwards9493

@@elzeptor2627 brought me back to finishing those stressful exams for sure!

@moniquechambers4568

just heard this song in heartstopper and I love it!

@VistasMusic

Thank you ❤

@That_Crazy_Cat_Lady

I also found you from Heartstopper. New fan from the US!

@madelynhajovsky7911

this is criminally underrated

@thedenalski4038

it is tbh

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