Song Club #44: Regret

Regret doesn’t just live in our minds; it seeps into our bodies

There’s something uniquely human about regret. It’s the quiet tug of a moment passed, the lingering what if, or the weight of a decision made too quickly—or too late. Regret doesn’t just live in our minds; it seeps into our bodies, our relationships, our art. And yet, it can also be a powerful force for creation.

This week, I’ve been thinking about how regret shapes not just what we feel, but how we express ourselves. How can we take something so deeply personal and transform it into music that others connect with? What does regret sound like?

So, in this week’s songwriting, let’s lean into the feeling of regret—its heaviness, its lessons, and the ways it can point us toward something honest and raw.

Big love and keep going,

Lucy

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SONG PROVOCATIONS

Write about a choice you didn’t make

Focus on a moment when you could have gone in a different direction. Use the song to explore what might have happened if you had. Let the feeling of possibility—or loss—guide your melody and lyrics.