Regrets
Remorseful Reflections: Perry Como's 'Regrets' Meaning
Lyrics
I wish that I could take back
I wish I could undo
All of the things that I've done to hurt you!
All the actions that caused you pain
I didn't mean to be so cruel!
I didn't intend to be unkind
And yet I know that I've been selfish
Despite my awareness of being self-centered
And, at times, a just fool!
And, occasionally, foolish
And every thoughtless thing I've done
Every insensitive act I committed
Keeps comin' back to haunt me
Continues to trouble me
Because you took each one to heart!
You took them deeply to heart
And as I realize it's my fault
Realizing it's my responsibility
We've grown worlds apart . . .
We've drifted far apart
I have regrets, regrets,
I carry remorse, remorse
For my mistakes an' thinking only of my self
For my errors and self-centered thoughts
And all that I have left are these regrets, regrets,
All that remains are these feelings of remorse, remorse
For the things I did that somehow you just can't forgive
For actions that you find hard to forgive
I guess I'll always have to live with these regrets
I'll have to live with these regrets
If I could right the wrong I've done
If I could correct my wrongs
Maybe I could stop your leavin'
Perhaps I could prevent you from leaving
But there's so much I'm guilty of
But I am burdened with guilt
And it's too late to say I'm sorry
It's too late for a simple apology
'cause bein' sorry is not enough!
Apologizing is insufficient
'cause with each angry word that I've said
Every hurtful word I uttered
Your love for me was dyin',
Your love for me was fading
Each word left a lasting scar
Each word left a lasting emotional wound
And right now I feel so helpless,
Feeling powerless at present
Wishin' I could change the way things are . . .
Wishing I could alter the course of events
I have regrets, regrets,
I bear regrets, regrets
For my mistakes an' thinking only of my self
For my mistakes and self-centered thoughts
And all that I have left are these regrets, regrets,
All that endures are these feelings of regret, regret
For the things I did that somehow you just can't forgive
For actions that linger unforgiven
I guess I'll always have to live with these regrets . . .
I'll have to endure these regrets
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