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History
One Direction Lyrics


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You gotta help me, I'm losin' my mind
Keep gettin' the feeling you wanna leave this all behind
Thought we were goin' strong, I thought we were holdin' on
Aren't we?
No, they don't teach you this in school
Now my heart's breakin' and I don't know what to do
Thought we were goin' strong, thought we were holdin' on
Aren't we?

You and me got a whole lot of history (oh)
We could be the greatest team that the world has ever seen
You and me got a whole lot of history (oh)
So don't let it go, we can make some more
We can live forever

All of the rumors, all of the fights
But we always find a way to make it out alive
Thought we were goin' strong, thought we were holdin' on
Aren't we?

You and me got a whole lot of history (oh)
We could be the greatest team that the world has ever seen
You and me got a whole lot of history (oh)
So don't let it go, we can make some more
We can live forever

Minibars, expensive cars
Hotel rooms and new tattoos
The good champagne, and private planes
But they don't mean anything
'Cause the truth is out, I realize
That without you here, life is just a lie
This is not the end, this is not the end
We can make it, you know it, you know

You and me got a whole lot of history (oh)
We could be the greatest team that the world has ever seen
You and me got a whole lot of history (oh)
So don't let it go, we can make some more
We can live forever
You and me got a whole lot of history (oh)
We could be the greatest team that the world has ever seen
You and me got a whole lot of history (oh)
So don't let it go, we can make some more
We can live forever

So don't let me go, so don't let me go
We can live forever
Baby, don't you know, baby, don't you know
We can live forever

Overall Meaning

The song "History" by One Direction reflects on the memories and experiences shared by the band and its fans. The opening lines convey a sense of desperation for the love and companionship of a significant other. The singer feels as though their relationship is on the brink of ending and is struggling to keep it together. Despite the struggles, the chorus reminds the listener of the shared bond and history between the involved parties. They both have a lot of experiences and memories that might never be replicated. The singer is hopeful that their history and bond can help them overcome the imminent breakup of their relationship.


As the song continues, it is evident that the relationship has been through various trials, but they have managed to overcome it all. They have persisted through all the rumors they might have heard about each other or the fights they might have had. The lyrics suggest that the love between them is strong enough to overcome all obstacles. In the final lines, the singer acknowledges that the expensive material possessions that they both share are not as important as the relationship they have. Without the bond and the person they shared it with, all of those things would be meaningless.


Line by Line Meaning

You gotta help me, I'm losin' my mind
I need your assistance, my mental state is deteriorating


Keep gettin' the feeling you wanna leave this all behind
I constantly perceive that you desire to abandon our relationship


Thought we were goin' strong, I thought we were holdin' on
I believed our love was enduring and steadfast


Aren't we?
Don't we still have that connection?


No, they don't teach you this in school
Academia doesn't prepare you for heartbreak


Now my heart's breakin' and I don't know what to do
I am devastated and clueless about how to cope


You and me got a whole lot of history (oh)
Our romantic partnership has an extensive past


We could be the greatest team that the world has ever seen
Together, we have the potential to achieve unprecedented greatness


So don't let it go, we can make some more
Don't give up on us, we can create additional memories


We can live forever
Our legacy can endure perpetually


All of the rumors, all of the fights
Despite the gossip and arguments we've experienced


But we always find a way to make it out alive
We consistently overcome these obstacles and emerge unscathed


Minibars, expensive cars
We've indulged in luxurious amenities


Hotel rooms and new tattoos
We've spent nights in lavish lodgings and adorned permanent ink


The good champagne, and private planes
We've enjoyed first-class bubbly and flown on exclusive aircraft


But they don't mean anything
These material possessions are meaningless without you


'Cause the truth is out, I realize
Since the facts have surfaced, I have come to understand


That without you here, life is just a lie
My existence lacks authenticity without you present


This is not the end, this is not the end
Our romance isn't over, it's not over


We can make it, you know it, you know
We are capable of maintaining our love, you understand


So don't let me go, so don't let me go
Please, don't abandon me


Baby, don't you know, baby, don't you know
Sweetheart, aren't you aware


We can live forever
Our love can exist eternally




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Julian C. Bunetta, Edward James Drewett, John Henry Ryan, Louis William Tomlinson, Liam James Payne

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@sunandaghosh2945

Attention to all directioners!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There are a bunch of votes in billboard related to 1D so I guess it is our responsibility to make 1D win by voting so this is the list

1.What's your favorite boy band song of all time? https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9429406/favorite-boy-band-song-of-all-time-poll/
2.Which boy band would you spend a virtual happy hour with?
https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9354239/boy-band-virtual-happy-hour-poll-bts-backstreet-boys-jonas-brothers/
3.Which boy band would you want to spend a summer weekend with?
https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9387395/summer-weekend-with-boy-band-poll-bts-brockhampton-jonas-brothers/
4.What's your favorite boy band album from the past 30 years?
https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9418334/favorite-boy-band-album-poll
5.Who should perform at the 2021 Grammys?
https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/9489364/2021-grammys-performer-poll
6.Who deserves to win album of the year at the 2021 Grammys?
https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9348442/album-year-2021-grammys-poll
7.Who Should Win Best Pop Vocal Album at the Grammys?
https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/9491438/best-pop-vocal-album-grammys-poll/



@maz9466

@@jayjay5202 Harry has stated in an interview that he is about to tour ( just before the COVID-19 )
But it is posponed as the hiatus will take more time.
Recently Louis concert was also posponed in Dubai due to this virus.
As of now if you are a true directioner you can tell that they are happy being solo artists.
And every time you will had noticed that whenever there is a question of when will hiatus will end ?
They all are like it will happen but don't know when ( even once Liam got so frustrated that he wrote on Twitter that i am just tired of giving answers about the hiatus.There are also other members in the band go ask them. )
So basically they don't want the fans to broke even more so they don't actually answer the question.
And Liam also have said in an interview that being solo is more enjoyable as it gives much opportunities and self control on your own album.

I know all these things are bad but it is.
I also want a reunion though.



@seansolidmaine690

[Verse 1: Harry]
You gotta help me
I'm losing my mind
Keep getting the feelin'
You wanna leave this all behind

[Refrain: Harry]
Thought we were going strong
I thought we were holdin' on
Aren't we?

[Verse 2: Niall]
No, they don't teach ya
This in school
Now my heart's breakin'
And I don't know what to do

[Refrain: Niall]
Thought we were going strong
I thought we were holdin' on
Aren't we?

[Chorus: All, Liam]
You and me got a whole lot of history (Oh)
We could be the greatest team
That the world has ever seen
You and me got a whole lot of history (Oh)
So don't let it go, we can make some more
We can live forever

[Verse 3: Liam]
All of the rumours
All of the fights
But we always find a way
To make it out alive

[Refrain: Liam]
Thought we were going strong
Thought we were holdin' on
Aren't we?

[Chorus: All, Liam]
You and me got a whole lot of history (Oh)
We could be the greatest team
That the world has ever seen
You and me got a whole lot of history (Oh)
So don't let it go, we can make some more
We can live forever

[Bridge: Louis]
Minibars, expensive cars
Hotel rooms and new tattoos
The good champagne and private planes
But they don't mean anything
'Cause the truth is out, I realise
That without you here, life is just a lie
This is not the end, this is not the end
We can make it, you know it, you know

[Chorus: All, Liam]
You and me got a whole lot of history (Oh)
We could be the greatest team
That the world has ever seen
You and me got a whole lot of history (Oh)
So don't let it go, we can make some more
We can live forever
You and me got a whole lot of history (Oh)
We could be the greatest team
That the world has ever seen
You and me got a whole lot of history (Oh)
So don't let it go, we can make some more
We can live forever

[Outro: Harry, All, Liam]
So don't let me go, so don't let me go
We can live forever
Baby, don't you know? Baby, don't you know?
We can live forever



@harryswatermelon8821

"This is a family show...orrr is ittt?!"
"Niall the bad boy?..Give it a rest...Niall the church boy more like"
"POTATOHH!"
"We took a CHONCE!"
"OOoohh babyyy yeahhh!!"
"London's quite big"
"We're like five best friends!"
"I'm a Bradford badboy"
"Vas happenin'"
"MALABAMI!"
"I work in a bakery"
"I like girls who eat carrots"
"Get out of my kitchennn"
"Just chilling out me box"
"Oh no Niall"
"Dinosaurs mate.... straight up"

Man I miss these five idiots :'((



@audreyvt3

Today is 11 June 2020. 42 days until the 10 year anniversary. I did the maths and this is where we are.

SOML:
Now: 806 714 140
Need: 193 285 860
Views needed per day: 4 602 045

DMD:
Now: 858 158 389
Need: 141 841 611
Views needed per day: 3 337 182



@mercedesguerini5374

@@audreyvt3 so we need this number of people playing it 5 times a day and we'll make it true:

SOML
38.657.127

DMD
28.368.322'2

So come on people, I know we can do it, because this is big, and we are a HUGE family ❤



@aminahmed6465

Lyrics.
You gotta help me, I'm losin' my mind
Keep gettin' the feeling you wanna leave this all behind
Thought we were goin' strong, I thought we were holdin' on
Aren't we?
No, they don't teach you this in school
Now my heart's breakin' and I don't know what to do
Thought we were goin' strong, thought we were holdin' on
Aren't we?
You and me got a whole lot of history (oh)
We could be the greatest team that the world has ever seen
You and me got a whole lot of history (oh)
So don't let it go, we can make some more
We can live forever
All of the rumors, all of the fights
But we always find a way to make it out alive
Thought we were goin' strong, thought we were holdin' on
Aren't we?
You and me got a whole lot of history (oh)
We could be the greatest team that the world has ever seen
You and me got a whole lot of history (oh)
So don't let it go, we can make some more
We can live forever
Minibars, expensive cars
Hotel rooms and new tattoos
The good champagne, and private planes
But they don't mean anything
'Cause the truth is out, I realize
That without you here, life is just a lie
This is not the end, this is not the end
We can make it, you know it, you know
You and me got a whole lot of history (oh)
We could be the greatest team that the world has ever seen
You and me got a whole lot of history (oh)
So don't let it go, we can make some more
We can live forever
You and me got a whole lot of history (oh)
We could be the greatest team that the world has ever seen
You and me got a whole lot of history (oh)
So don't let it go, we can make some more
We can live forever
So don't let me go, so don't let me go
We can live forever
Baby, don't you know, baby, don't you know
We can live forever



All comments from YouTube:

@fueckinavocados

2014: Where's the Director
2015: Where's zayn
2016: Where's One Direction
2021: Where's Reunion:(

@hayatokim1832

Cómo que se fué? A donde?

@thor4523

you were the one who replied to my comment

@kaylaandninjax

Well, with this Covid, they did do something for the anniversary which is amazing.

Maybe they’ll do something when the Covid calms down

@DanielLopez-xz2gv

:(

@manthespoon

Where's Zayn?
I felt that... oh my god :(

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@stanonedirectionx5804

“this is NOT the end”.

real directioners will wait

@baeirene2202

From 2020 Here!!

@stanonedirectionx5804

Justine Patiak yess👍

@jennyirizarry3259

I heard that they were gonna get back together soon🙌🏼,well when Corona is gone

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