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Regret In Your Tears

"Regret in Your Tears"

A single by Nicki Minaj, this track, "Regret in Your Tears," was intended for her album Queen. It surfaced on March 10, 2017. The genre is unequivocally hip hop, and its runtime clocks in at a precise 3 minutes and 48 seconds. The release was handled by Young Money, Cash Money, and Republic, a trifecta of labels that understand the mechanics of music distribution, if not always the soul.

The architects behind this song are a collective: Onika Maraj herself, the ever-present Brittany Hazzard, Matthew Samuels, Adam Feeney, and Allen Ritter. The heavy lifting in production fell to Boi-1da and Frank Dukes, with Ritter also contributing his touch.

Nicki Minaj Singles Chronology

This release fits into a larger tapestry of Nicki Minaj's solo work. It followed "No Frauds" in 2017 and was itself succeeded by "Light My Body Up" later that same year. A music video exists, a visual manifestation of the song's lament, accessible via YouTube and titled "Nicki Minaj - Regret In Your Tears."

"Regret in Your Tears" is more than just a song; it's a raw nerve exposed. It’s Nicki Minaj at her most exposed, a departure from the usual bravado. Produced by the formidable trio of Boi-1da, Frank Dukes, and Allen Ritter, it dropped on March 10, 2017, sharing its release date with "Changed It" and "No Frauds." The track is a stark confession, a dissection of her break-up with Meek Mill. What’s striking is her delivery; she’s singing throughout, a vulnerability rarely showcased so directly.

Background and Release

The digital release on March 10, 2017, was a strategic move, a triple threat alongside "No Frauds" featuring Drake and Lil Wayne, and "Changed It" with Lil Wayne. It later found its way to contemporary hit radio on March 14, 2017. The lyrical content is a direct confrontation with the aftermath of her split from Meek Mill, a narrative woven through her sung verses. A poignant touch is the interpolation of her own 2010 track, "Save Me," in the outro, a callback to past emotional landscapes. Whispers circulated about PartyNextDoor having ghostwritten the song, a rumor Nicki Minaj herself later dismissed with characteristic finality.

Music Video

A lyric video, a precursor to the full visual, was unveiled on Vevo and YouTube on March 24, 2017. The official music video, however, premiered on Tidal on April 30, 2017, before reaching broader audiences on May 5, 2017. The direction was entrusted to the renowned duo Mert and Marcus. The visuals open with Minaj perched on the hood of a partially submerged truck, a stark, almost surreal image. Dressed in a flowing white garment and a wig that cascades past her knees, she begins to recount the relationship's brighter moments. The male figure, presumably representing Mill, is depicted in tears, grappling with the decision to end the relationship. Minaj’s appearance is deliberately understated, a toned-down aesthetic that complements the video’s pervasive sense of melancholy and shadow. It’s a visual representation of regret, rendered in muted tones and a palpable sense of loss.

Charts

The song managed to chart in several territories, though its impact was more nuanced than a chart-topping smash.

Release History

The song's journey into the world was meticulously managed: