70s Boyz
Lost in Regret: A Melancholic Reflection on Love and Politics
Lyrics
While our persuasive leader
Recognition of a persuasive leader, likely absent or distant.
Is out East, just making a mess
Acknowledgment of the leader causing chaos or disorder in the East.
You know where I'll be
Indication of the singer's location or focus during this absence.
On Twitter crying 'bout how my girl left
The singer resorts to social media to express emotional distress over a breakup.
Instead of calling my congressman
Choosing social media over engaging in political action.
I'm drunk texting both of my exes
Drunk messaging ex-partners instead of taking constructive action.
While sharing this well written onion post
Sharing satirical or well-written content online to feel a sense of responsibility.
Just to feel like I did my civic duty
Seeking a feeling of civic duty through online actions.
When I'm feeling low and I'm missing you
Expressing emotional turmoil and longing for someone.
I spend my days staring at the sky
Passing time in a contemplative manner, fixating on the sky.
And I try so hard not to burn my eyes on the sun
Attempting to avoid painful realities, symbolized by the sun.
Feeling silly melancholy half the time
Feeling a mix of sadness and absurdity in emotions.
The other half spent in regret
Half of the time spent in remorse over past actions or decisions.
Over what I could've said to you
Regretting missed opportunities in communication with the person being missed.
And as I wait for you my dear
Awaiting the person's return or presence, though not physically available.
Won't find me here, won't find me there
Emphasizing absence in various places, hinting at unavailability.
And as I wait for you my dear
Repeated emphasis on absence or unavailability while waiting.
Won't find me here, won't find me there
-When I'm feeling low and I'm missing you
Reiteration of emotions and behaviors while missing someone.
I spend my days staring at the sky
Similar to line 11, spending time fixated on the sky due to longing.
And I try so hard not to burn my eyes on the sun
Repeating the attempt to avoid facing painful truths.
Feeling silly melancholy half the time
Repetition of feelings of mixed emotions and regret.
The other half spent in regret
Repetition of spending time in remorse over past actions.
Over what I could've said to you
Continued regret over missed opportunities in communication.
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