Introduction
There’s something about Vince Gill’s voice that cuts through all the noise, isn’t there? In The Price of Regret, he’s not just singing a song; he’s baring his soul, and it feels like he’s speaking to you personally. This is a song that deals with one of the most human experiences: regret. The kind that sits heavy on your chest when you look back and wish you had done things differently. Vince manages to convey this universal feeling with such simplicity and grace that it’s hard not to get swept up in the emotion of it all.
What makes The Price of Regret so powerful is the way Vince blends heartfelt lyrics with his signature soulful melodies. The song tells a story of missed opportunities, mistakes, and the weight they carry over time. It’s a reflection on the choices we make, and how those decisions linger, even years down the road. He doesn’t just sing about regret; he lives it through his music, and you can hear every ounce of emotion in his voice.
The musical arrangement is just as poignant. It’s not over the top, but it doesn’t need to be. The subtle strumming of the guitar, the soft but steady beat—it all creates a space where the lyrics can breathe and hit you right where it hurts. Vince knows when to let the music speak and when to let his voice take center stage, and in this song, the balance is just perfect.
You can’t help but think about your own life when listening to this song. It’s almost like Vince is reminding us all that no one escapes life without some regret, but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn from it. And that’s what makes this song so beautiful—it’s not just about the weight of past mistakes, but also about growth and understanding.
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Lyrics
Everyone knows the price of regret
Things in life we never forget
Haunted by what we’ve done wrong
Yearning for the pain to be gone
Some hide in a bottle and some die in vain
Some wave a Bible and some just go insane
Lay down your judgement or lay down your shame
We’re all God’s children and we all breathe the same
You’re black and I’m white
You’re blinded by sight
Close your eyes and tell me the color of my skin
If we let today just pass away
Without kindness and forgiveness, there’s no light
Everyone’s broken, oh, everyone’s scarred
All the things we needed wind up in the yard
Brothers and sisters, I mean you no harm
Healing’s waiting in each other’s arms
You’re black and I’m white
You’re blinded by sight
Close your eyes and tell me the color of my skin
If we let today just pass away
Without kindness and forgiveness, there’s no light
Everyone knows the price of regret
Things in life we never forget