History Repeats
Brittany Howard Lyrics
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I mean, I done cried a little
Tried a little, failed a little
I don't wanna do it again
(Oh, I don't wanna do it again)
Do you feel me? (yes, ma'am)
Do you feel me? (yes, ma'am)
Do you feel me? (yes, ma'am)
(Ay, do you?)
I mean, I've already been
I came and went
I washed my hands with it
I don't wanna do it again
Don't push me
Push me
Push me
Push me
Hold me in
Hoo, I don't wanna go back here again
History repeats and we defeat ourselves
Come on everybody, one more time again (one more time again)
History repeats and we defeat ourselves
Come on everybody, one more time again
History repeats and we defeat ourselves
Come on everybody, one more time again (let me jump in, this time now)
History repeats and we defeat ourselves
Come on everybody, one more time again
History repeats and we defeat ourselves
Come on everybody, one more time again
History repeats and we defeat ourselves
Come on everybody, one more time again
History repeats and we defeat ourselves
Come on everybody, one more time again (come on everybody, one more time again)
History repeats and we defeat ourselves
Come on everybody, one more time again
History repeats and we defeat ourselves
Come on everybody, one more time again
History repeats and we defeat ourselves
Come on everybody, one more time again
History repeats and we defeat ourselves
Come on everybody, one more time again
History repeats and we defeat ourselves
Come on everybody, one more time again
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"History Repeats" by Brittany Howard is a song that reflects on the repeating patterns of history and our human tendency to self-destruct. The song begins with the repeated phrase, "I just don't want to be back in this place again", emphasizing the desire to break free from the cyclical nature of life. The singer has been through trials and tribulations before, and she's not willing to go through the same thing again. The chorus, "History repeats and we defeat ourselves" echoes this point, as it highlights how we make the same mistakes over and over again, leading to our own downfall.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges her own agency in the situation. She's been through this before, and she's learned her lesson. She's not willing to be pushed around, but she also recognizes the importance of being held in. This suggests that, while we need boundaries and support to improve ourselves, we also have to own our own mistakes and take responsibility for our actions. The repetition of the phrase, "Come on everybody, one more time again" at the end of each chorus reinforces the idea that we keep repeating patterns, even as we are aware of them.
Overall, "History Repeats" is a powerful commentary on the human condition. It's a call for us to recognize the cycles in our own lives and work towards breaking free from them. It highlights the importance of learning from our mistakes, taking responsibility for our actions, and being vigilant in breaking the patterns that hold us back.
Line by Line Meaning
I just don't want to be back in this place again
I don't want to go through the same painful experiences that I've already been through.
I mean, I done cried a little
I've shed tears over these experiences.
Tried a little, failed a little
I've put in effort and still fell short.
I don't wanna do it again
I don't want to repeat the same mistakes.
(Oh, I don't wanna do it again)
I really don't want to do it again.
Do you feel me? (yes, ma'am)
Do you understand where I'm coming from?
(Ay, do you?)
Can you relate to me?
I've already been
I've already experienced the situation.
I came and went
I entered and left that situation.
I washed my hands with it
I tried to let go of that situation.
Don't push me
Don't make me go through it again.
Push me
But if you push me, I might give in.
Hold me in
Help me resist falling back into that situation.
Hoo, I don't wanna go back here again
I really don't want to repeat that experience.
History repeats and we defeat ourselves
We tend to make the same mistakes over and over.
Come on everybody, one more time again (one more time again)
Let's try to break the cycle and not repeat the same mistakes.
Come on everybody, one more time again (let me jump in, this time now)
Let's work together to change our behavior this time.
Come on everybody, one more time again (come on everybody, one more time again)
We need to keep trying until we get it right.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brittany Howard
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@teddyv6799
This is the type of music my Dad loved. He died in 85' due to complications from AIDS. He was a funk player in a band...now THIS I can feel...💯%
@jezziebezzie
This & Stay High are soooo good & sooo different! I dunno if I can wait til the album is released! Just give her all the Grammys.
@theTrend7
Agreed!!
@DrupadGaonkar
I am SWAYING to both the tunes. So Groovy!
@abdurrazzaq2314
She has already won three Grammys with her band the Alabama Shakes.
@DrupadGaonkar
@abduri X I loved music as well...:)))
@lostin_bass
for real
@rubym3915
I love this sooo much. I hear so many influences from Big Mama Thorton to The Great Purple One. So blessed to have musicians with powerful soul existing on the planet today. THANK YOU BRITTANY HOWARD!!!
@gregbiker3127
Right on !!
@thestrangemanreturns
Terence trent darby you will pay tomorrow and roly poly