A dark, romantic trip-hop duo (sometimes trio) formed from the remnants of … Read Full Bio ↴A dark, romantic trip-hop duo (sometimes trio) formed from the remnants of the electro-rock band STATE4 after their breakup. Originally formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2003, Endless Blue has called Milwaukee, Wisconsin home since 2005. Laura Hillman (vocals) and Nick Mitchell (production/guitars/keys) are the primary members. Amanda Oechsle (vocalist) appeared on the band's first album, but stayed in Minneapolis after the band relocated to Milwaukee.

Discography:
Endless Blue (2004) cdbaby.com/cd/endlessblue
Smoke Through It (2005) cdbaby.com/cd/endlessblue2
Six Bullets: Original Soundtrack (2006) cdbaby.com/cd/endlessblue3
Fever Dreams (2008) cdbaby.com/cd/endlessblue4

Official site:
www.endlessblue.com

History
Endless Blue Lyrics

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Here we are in place
Staring face to face
Awkward arms embrace
A little taste of history
Clothes are on the floor
We've been through this before
Know just what's in store
A little more of history

And if you want to keep me
You'd better hold on tight
Don't look ahead too far now
Let's make it through the night
And when you can't release me
Your vacant eyes will stray
A bitter observation
Well I'm better off this way

Walking down the street
My heart is in my feet
Wondering when we'll meet
We can't repeat our history
Reaching for the phone
I can't leave this alone
The past few days have shown
We should have known our history

And if you want to keep me
You'd better hold on tight
Don't look ahead too far now
Let's make it through the night
And when you can't release me
Your vacant eyes will stray
A bitter observation
Well I'm better off this way
Better off this way
I'm better off this way
Better off this way
I'm better off this way

If you want to keep me
Hold on tight
No regrets
Just make it through the night

But I'm better off this way

And if you want to keep me
You'd better hold on tight
Don't look ahead too far now
Let's make it through the night
And when you can't release me
Your vacant eyes will stray
A bitter observation
Well I'm better off this way

And if you want to keep me
You'd better hold on tight
Don't look ahead too far now
Let's make it through the night
And when you can't release me
My hapless eyes will stray

A bitter observation
Well I'm better off this way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "History" by Endless Blue tell the story of a familiar relationship that has gone through many ups and downs. It starts with the couple in bed together, post-coitus, feeling a little awkward about their past and present. They know what to expect from each other, having been through similar situations before, and they acknowledge the history between them. The singer warns their partner that if they want to keep them, they'll have to hold on tightly and not think too much about what the future may hold. But the singer also implies that they're ready to walk away if the relationship becomes too difficult to sustain. As the song progresses, we see that the relationship isn't perfect, with the couple frequently arguing and questioning whether or not they should stay together. The singer ultimately decides that they're "better off this way" and will leave the relationship behind.

The song speaks to the complexities of romantic relationships and the difficulties that come with trying to reconcile the past with the future. The repeated phrases of "if you want to keep me/you'd better hold on tight" and "I'm better off this way" highlight the push and pull between the couple, with one person wanting to end things while the other clings on. The conflicting emotions expressed in the lyrics add depth to the song, making it a relatable and emotional track for listeners.

Line by Line Meaning

Here we are in place
We are currently together in person

Staring face to face
Looking directly at each other

Awkward arms embrace
Hugging in a clumsy, uncomfortable way

A little taste of history
This situation is reminiscent of past experiences

Clothes are on the floor
We have engaged in intimate activity

We've been through this before
We have experienced similar situations previously

Know just what's in store
We understand what will happen next

A little more of history
Our relationship continues to repeat itself

And if you want to keep me
If you wish to maintain our relationship

You'd better hold on tight
You need to hold onto me strongly

Don't look ahead too far now
Don't think too far into the future