History Lesson
Motion City Soundtrack Lyrics

What're you asking me for it's not my goddamn history
I don't want to talk about past events, it's not my responsibility to teach you.

What do you hope to find here there's nothing left as you can see
There's nothing of value left here, everything has been destroyed.

When the beatings all began we begun to scream and run
When we were under attack, we were scared and tried to escape.

But the current pulled us down and the smallest ones would drown
The situation got worse and those who were weaker or younger couldn't survive.

Now we sit and drink all day and sing their songs of praise
We now spend our time drinking and remembering those who are gone.

There was something in the waves they were right to take our place
Something dangerous was approaching, and it was best for us to leave.

We were broken one by one by the angels in the sun
We were defeated and destroyed by something that seemed heavenly or godly.

Now we sit and drink all day telling tales of yesterday
We now spend our time reminiscing and telling stories about our past.

And it always ends the same
No matter how many times we repeat our stories, the outcome is always tragic.

I thought I made it crystal clear?
I thought I already told you that I don't want to talk about the past.

You learned a lot about the art of contradiction
You've learned how to go against what you previously believed.

You learned a lot about the company we keep
You've learned about the people we choose to surround ourselves with.

We learned a lot about what keeps us all together and with you
We've learned what brings us closer to each other and to you.

Until the end
We will continue to stick together until the very end.

What're you asking me for? (it's not my goddamn history)
I'm not responsible for teaching you about the past.

Let the beatings now begin.
A new round of violence or conflict is about to start.