Miles Kane's lyrics poignantly explore themes of regret, longing, and self-realization. The narrator seems haunted by a past relationship, depicted through evocative imagery like "tiger eyes" and "Diamante style." He mourns what was lost, leaving him "full of regret" and "still seething." The recurring plea, "Can you see me now?" suggests a desperate desire for recognition and closure. His lament over the ex's new partner highlights his sense of inadequacy and jealousy, inferring they are more suitable ("The sort you can take home to your mum"). The lines "Counterfeit, materialistic, objective, serial optimist" paint a picture of inauthenticity and superficiality in both his ex and perhaps himself. Through this emotional turmoil, the narrator yearns for a reversal of fortune, wishing he could "turn this whole thing back around." #Regret #Longing #Heartache #SelfRealization
