The song was released as the second single from her self-titled EP "Olivia Holt".
"The beautiful thing about history is that it is my story, it’s something that happened in my life; an experience that I genuinely went through. […] and I feel that the reason people can hear my passion through that song is because it’s something that happened to me, it’s something that means a lot to me."
- via Music Choice
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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@janana
MY LITTLE JACK AND KIM HEART JUST EXPLODED
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Janessa Msp Am I right omg
@carsonallen6104
right
@emilye.8556
💕💕💕💖💖 So love Kim and jack!! from the beginning!!! 💏💏
@raymondluu3906
Super Cupcake do u mean Leo Howard and Olivia holt?
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Janessa Msp same totally i miss them as a couple
@americxno
Their chemistry is literally unparalleled idk how they didn’t fall in love with each other
@martyfer2494
the sexual tension is killing me WHY ARE THEY NOT TOGETHER
@elijahmorales4365
I ship them sooo hard like they're the first ever celebrities that I've ever fall in love for ong...
@Keanuvin
Bc she obviously likes bad boys