The Gregory Brothers' song "New Year's Eve" tells the story of someone who regrets their actions and words on New Year's Eve. The narrator apologizes for saying hurtful things as the ball dropped, but admits that they were mesmerized by the person they were with, as their dress looked nice and the moment seemed right. The song expresses remorse for not being able to control their desires and being unable to stick to their resolution of just remaining friends. They mention that their drink was tall, and they couldn't resist the temptation of being close to the person. The narrator wakes up on New Year's Day and realizes that they are alone because the person they were with didn't stay. They express deep regret for their actions, stating that the biggest thing they are sorry for is waking up alone. In the chorus, they ask for forgiveness and acknowledge that their timing was wrong in expressing their love for the person on New Year's Eve. They admit that they have loved the person for a long time but didn't find the right moment to confess their feelings. Overall, the song portrays the remorse and regret felt by someone who let their emotions and desires get the best of them on New Year's Eve. They long for forgiveness and wish they had chosen a different approach to express their love.
