Regret
New Order
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Maybe I've forgotten The name and the address Of everyone I've ever known, It's nothing I regret Save it for another day, 'cause The school is out And the kids have run away I would like a place I can call my own Have a conversation on my telephone Wake up everyday, that would be a start I would not complain 'bout my wounded heart I was upset, you see Almost all the time You used to be a stranger Now you are mine I wouldn't even trust you I've not that much to give We're dealing in the limits, And we don't know who with You may think that I'm out of hand That I'm naive, I'll understand On this occasion, it's not true Look at me, I'm not you I would like a place I can call my own Have a conversation on the telephone Wake up everyday, that would be a start I would not complain 'bout my wounded heart I was a short fuse Burning all the time You were a complete stranger Now you are mine I would like a place I can call my own Have a conversation on the telephone Wake up everyday, that would be a start I would not complain 'bout my wounded heart Just wait 'till tomorrow I guess that's what they all say Just before they fall apart
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Written by: Gillian Gilbert, Peter Hook, Stephen Hague, Stephen Morris, Bernard Sumner
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Genre"Regret" is classified in the genres of synth-pop and alternative dance. The sounds combines elements of pop music with the use of synthesizers and dance-inspired rhythms.
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Acclaimed RankingOne of the most interesting things about "Regret" is that it is considered one of New Order's best songs, even reaching number 28 on Rolling Stone's list of the "50 Greatest British Songs Ever" in 2016.
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Single ReleaseIt was the lead single from their 1993 album, "Republic," which was their first album after their temporary breakup.
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Chart SuccessThe song was hugely successful, peaking at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's highest-charting single in their home country at the end of its run. In the United States, it reached number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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International SuccessApart from the U.S. and the UK, the song also had considerable success internationally, entering the Top 10 in several other countries.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Regret" was shot on location in Malibu, California, and featured the band performing on the roof of a Liquor Store.
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Pop CultureThe song was featured in a variety of pop culture contexts - for instance, it was used in the opening of the 2006 film "Griffin and Phoenix" and in an episode of the UK television show "Skins."
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Cover VersionIron and Wine (Sam Beam) did a cover version of “Regret” while promoting his fifth studio album, 'Ghost on Ghost,' in 2013.
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Recognition for Song LyricsIn 2000, “Regret” was awarded the accolade of Best Song Lyrics at the NME Premier Awards, highlighting the lyrical prowess of New Order.
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Live PerformancesIt might interest fans to know that "Regret" is one of the band’s most played songs in live performances.
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