Holt had voice roles in the films Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast and Gnome Alone, and starred in the feature films Class Rank, Same Kind of Different as Me, and Status Update. Her debut EP, "Olivia", was released on Hollywood Records on July 15, 2016.
Holt recorded three songs for the 2012 film Girl vs. Monster, in which she also starred. The songs were featured on the compilation Make Your Mark: Ultimate Playlist. She won a 2013 Radio Disney Music Award for Best Crush Song for "Had Me @ Hello", which was featured in the film.[13] She also recorded a cover version of "Winter Wonderland" for the 2012 Disney Channel Holiday Playlist album.[26] Her song "Carry On" was the theme song for the 2014 Disneynature film Bears.[20]
In October 2014, Holt signed a record deal with Hollywood Records.[27] Her debut single, "Phoenix", came out on May 13, 2016. The music video was released on June 23, 2016.[28][29] Olivia, her debut EP, was released on July 15, 2016.
In 2016, Holt went on her first tour, the Rise of a Phoenix Tour, with Ryland Lynch, Isac Elliot and Forever in Your Mind. She and Forever in Your Mind also performed at the 2016 TJ Martell Family Foundation Day in Los Angeles on October 9, 2016.
In April 2017, she was picked as Elvis Duran's Artist of the Month appearing on NBC's Today show with Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford performing her hit "History". Her single "Generous", which was written by Fransisca Hall and MoZella, was released on September 22, 2017. The song's music video was directed by Chris Applebaum. "Generous" reached number 1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. In 2018, she collaborated with Martin Jensen on "16 Steps" and with Nicky Romero on "Distance". The same year, she released the single "Bad Girlfriend".
Her 2020 single "Love U Again" featuring R3hab reached number 40 on the Billboard Hot Dance / Electronic Songs chart. It was followed by "Take Me Out of It" later that year. Through early 2021 she released the singles "Do You Miss Me" and "Love On You". She also covered The Smashing Pumpkins song "Today" for the TV series in which she stars Cruel Summer. On June 11, 2021, a compilation EP called "In My Feelings" was released, containing her previous released singles. On June 25, 2021, she released the single "Next", co-written with Meghan Trainor.
Holt parted ways with Hollywood Records in November 2021.
History
Olivia Holt Lyrics
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It's nothin' you did
I just can't do this right now
No easy way to say this and I don't know how
It's nothin' ya did
But here goes lettin' you down
Baby, you're so perfect
But he's the perfect one for me
I know that you're worth it
But somethin' 'bout him gets to me
Gets to me, all I need
Plus, we got history
I used to love him, he used to love me
Yeah, we go way, way, way, way back
We love, love, love like that
Now, I still love him, and he still loves me
Yeah, we go way, way, way, way back
We love, love, love like that
(We go way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way back)
I didn't know I felt the way I did before
It's nothin' I did
Now, I guess I'm sure
It's like we never really ever closed that door
It's nothin' we did
But, now, our hearts want more
Baby, you're so perfect
But he's the perfect one for me
I know that you're worth it
But somethin' 'bout him gets to me
Gets to me, all I need
Plus, we got history
I used to love him, he used to love me
Yeah, we go way, way, way, way back
We love, love, love like that
Now, I still love him, and he still loves me
Yeah, we go way, way, way, way back
We love, love, love like that
(We go way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way back)
Baby, you're so perfect
But
Baby, you're so perfect
But
Baby, you're so perfect
But (he's the perfect one for me)
Baby, you're so perfect
But (he's the perfect one for me)
Baby, you're so perfect
But he's the perfect one for me
I know that you're worth it
But somethin' 'bout him gets to me
Gets to me, all I need
Plus, we got history
I used to love him, he used to love me
Yeah, we go way, way, way, way back
We love, love, love like that
Now, I still love him, and he still loves me
Yeah, we go way, way, way, way back
We love, love, love like that
I used to love him, he used to love me
Yeah, we go way, way, way, way back
We love, love, love like that
Now, I still love him, and he still loves me
Yeah, we go way, way, way, way back
We love, love, love like that
Yeah, we go way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way back
"History" by Olivia Holt is a song about a difficult decision to make in a relationship. The singer tells her significant other that she cannot be with them anymore and can't find the perfect way to express her feelings. The singer doesn't blame her partner for anything and acknowledges that they are perfect, but her heart belongs to someone from her past.
The lyrics reveal that the singer has a history with someone else and it's hard for her to move on. She explains that she and this person used to love each other and even though they are not together anymore, they still share a history. This history pulls them back together despite the fact that they have moved on with their lives.
Overall, the song is about the complicated emotions and struggles that come with moving on from a past relationship, especially when the other person is still a part of one's history.
Line by Line Meaning
Sorry, I don't really see this workin' out
I don't think we're a good fit
It's nothin' you did
You're not at fault
I just can't do this right now
I'm not ready for a relationship
No easy way to say this and I don't know how
It's difficult to express
But here goes lettin' you down
I'm disappointing you
Baby, you're so perfect
You're amazing
But he's the perfect one for me
But someone else is my perfect match
I know that you're worth it
I recognize your value
But somethin' 'bout him gets to me
But something about my ex still affects me
Gets to me, all I need
I can't shake these feelings
Plus, we got history
We have a long and significant past
I used to love him, he used to love me
We were once in love
Yeah, we go way, way, way, way back
We have known each other for a long time
We love, love, love like that
Our love is strong and intense
Now, I still love him, and he still loves me
We still have feelings for each other
It's like we never really ever closed that door
It feels like our relationship was never really over
But, now, our hearts want more
But now we want to try again
Baby, you're so perfect
You're amazing
But
However
(he's the perfect one for me)
(someone else is my perfect match)
Yeah, we go way, way, way, way back
We have known each other for a long time
Yeah, we go way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way back
We have known each other for a very long time
We love, love, love like that
Our love is strong and intense
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EVAN BOGART, EMANUEL KIRIAKOU, ANDREW GOLDSTEIN, CAROLINE AILIN
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