"Regrets" by Julie Anne San Jose is a song about a person who has realized their mistakes and regrets after pushing their loved one away. The lyrics convey the emotions of longing and frustration as they realize the consequences of their actions. The narrator expresses that they have a million things to say to the person they love, but they can't be near them anymore. They admit they don't know how to let go, yet they can't forget their loved one. The line, "It would've been better if we were together," indicates the regret and longing for a different outcome. The chorus reflects the conflicting feelings of the narrator. They question their own love, wondering if they truly love their ex-partner or not. They also express the fear of being lonely and acknowledge their mistake of pushing their loved one away. The line "It's too late for me to take you back in time" shows remorse for not realizing the value of their relationship sooner. The bridge of the song reveals the narrator's desperation and realization that forgetting their loved one will not be easy. They express that the absence of their loved one keeps them up all night, and they regret not continuing the relationship. The line "Maybe it's time for me to come home" indicates the desire to return to the person they once pushed away. Overall, "Regrets" tells a story of a person who has come to terms with their mistakes and desperately desires to reconcile and be truly loved by their ex-partner. It portrays the emotions of regret, longing, and the realization of the consequences of their actions.
