The Past
Shaliek Lyrics
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But to bring that up, to bring it here.
And I used to think, you wouldn't dare
But I never thought, you wouldn't care.
If you refuse to let it go, then you refuse to let us grow.
Girl it's either now or then, when you choose let me know.
'Cause I don't really wanna dwell
You know I hate it when you bring up the past.
Why'd you come back if it's really that bad?
Damn I don't need this, why won't you leave it?
Thought we moved on, thought we had an agreement.
You know I hate it when you bring up the past, the past.
I know I made the past a bit unpleasant for you.
So leave it there, I've got a present for you.
I call it the moment, let's live in it.
Some things you've gotta get over, let's build a bridge and leave
If you refuse to let it go, then you refuse to let us grow.
Girl it's either now or then, when you choose let me know.
'Cause I don't really wanna dwell
You say you forgive me, but every chance you get you make me feel guilty.
You know I hate it when you bring up the past.
Why'd you come back if it's really that bad?
Damn I don't need this, why wont you leave it?
Thought we moved on, thought we had an agreement.
You know I hate it when you bring up the past, the past.
Scars healing but they still show
Love pains, I struck a nerve
I've changed, I put it on my life
Let go, the pain will subside
I'll be with you and never leave you
Girl just take my hand
Let me lead you
Let's leave it all in the past
Come here, close your eyes.
(Oooooooh)
You know I hate it when you bring up the past. (I hate it girl, hate it girl)
Why'd you come back if it's really that bad? (really that bad, oh baby)
Damn I don't need this (I don't), why won't you leave it? (Won't you)
Thought we moved on, thought we had an agreement.
You know I hate it when you bring up the past, the past.
The past
The lyrics of Shaliek's song "The Past" explore the complexity of relationships and the struggles that come with letting go of past mistakes. The opening lines, "This is love and war, and all is fair. But to bring that up, to bring it here," suggest that the singer is willing to accept the ups and downs of love, but is frustrated that their partner keeps bringing up past mistakes. The line "And I used to think, you wouldn't dare. But I never thought you wouldn't care" shows the disappointment and hurt that come with realizing that someone you love is holding on to the past.
The chorus of the song highlights the tension between the desire to move on and the temptation to dwell on the past. The singer acknowledges that forgiveness has been given, but their partner's insistence on bringing up the past continues to make them feel guilty. The verses of the song express a similar sentiment, with the singer urging their partner to let go of the past and embrace the present.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses a willingness to do whatever it takes to move forward, acknowledging that the scars of the past may still be present. The final lines of the song, "Come here, close your eyes. You know I hate it when you bring up the past," suggest a longing for the kind of intimacy that can only come from letting go of past mistakes and embracing the present.
Line by Line Meaning
This is love and war, and all is fair.
Sometimes relationships can feel like a battle, and both sides are willing to do whatever it takes to win.
But to bring that up, to bring it here.
Bringing up past hurts and mistakes can take away from the present moment and make it harder to move forward.
And I used to think, you wouldn't dare
The singer thought their partner wouldn't bring up the past, but they were wrong.
But I never thought, you wouldn't care.
Even though the artist knew their partner cared, it still hurts when the past is brought up.
If you refuse to let it go, then you refuse to let us grow.
Holding onto the past can prevent growth and progress in the relationship.
Girl it's either now or then, when you choose let me know.
The singer wants to know if their partner is willing to move on from the past so that they can decide whether to stay or leave.
'Cause I don't really wanna dwell
The singer doesn't want to keep talking about the past and wants to focus on the present and future.
You say you forgive me, but every chance you get you make me feel guilty.
Even though the partner says they forgive the artist, they still bring up the past and make them feel guilty.
You know I hate it when you bring up the past.
The artist really doesn't like it when their partner brings up past hurts and mistakes.
Why'd you come back if it's really that bad?
The artist wonders why their partner came back if they can't let go of the past and move forward.
Damn I don't need this, why won't you leave it?
The singer is frustrated and doesn't want to keep talking about the past.
Thought we moved on, thought we had an agreement.
The artist thought they had agreed to move forward and leave the past behind, but their partner is still bringing it up.
Scars healing but they still show
Even though the pain from the past is healing, it can still be felt and seen.
Love pains, I struck a nerve
Love can be painful, and the singer did something that really hurt their partner.
I've changed, I put it on my life
The singer has changed and is willing to do anything to show their partner that they are committed to making things right.
Let go, the pain will subside
If both partners are willing to let go of the past, the pain will start to go away.
I'll be with you and never leave you
The artist promises to always be with their partner and never abandon them.
Girl just take my hand
The singer wants their partner to trust them and take their hand as they move forward together.
Let me lead you
The singer wants to take the lead in rebuilding the relationship and leaving the past behind.
Let's leave it all in the past
The artist wants to leave the past behind and start fresh with their partner.
Come here, close your eyes.
The artist wants their partner to come closer and trust them as they move forward together.
Oooooooh
The sound of the music, no significant meaning.
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This is love and war, and all is fair.
But to bring that up, to bring it here.
And I used to think, you wouldn't dare
But I never thought, you wouldn't care.
If you refuse to let it go, then you refuse to let us grow.
Girl it's either now or then, when you choose let me know.
'Cause I don't really wanna dwell
You say you forgive me, but every chance you get you make me feel guilty.
You know I hate it when you bring up the past.
Why'd you come back if it's really that bad?
Damn I don't need this, why won't you leave it?
Thought we moved on, thought we had an agreement.
You know I hate it when you bring up the past, the past.
I know I made the past a bit unpleasant for you.
So leave it there, I've got a present for you.
I call it the moment, let's live in it.
Some things you've gotta get over, let's build a bridge and leave
If you refuse to let it go, then you refuse to let us grow.
Girl it's either now or then, when you choose let me know.
'Cause I don't really wanna dwell
You say you forgive me, but every chance you get you make me feel guilty.
You know I hate it when you bring up the past.
Why'd you come back if it's really that bad?
Damn I don't need this, why wont you leave it?
Thought we moved on, thought we had an agreement.
You know I hate it when you bring up the past, the past.
Scars healing but they still show
Love pains, I struck a nerve
I've changed, I put it on my life
Let go, the pain will subside
I'll be with you and never leave you
Girl just take my hand
Let me lead you
Let's leave it all in the past
Come here, close your eyes.
(Oooooooh)
You know I hate it when you bring up the past. (I hate it girl, hate it girl)
Why'd you come back if it's really that bad? (really that bad, oh baby)
Damn I don't need this (I don't), why won't you leave it? (Won't you)
Thought we moved on, thought we had an agreement.
You know I hate it when you bring up the past, the past.
The past
Prophetess Lady Of Wisdom
Oh, my gosh!! His voice is beautiful!! The song is 🔥🔥.
Dreka Lewis
three years later I still play this... I fell in love with this the first time I heard it
ebony fay
Dreka Lewis me too
Dreka Smith
@ebony fay i forgot all about this comment.... im here again
Basimah Knows How
Girl I know I did too
M Hyde
Just Beautiful!! I love it!!
Princess Warlington
I loooooooove the artist the lyrics the melody the vocal arrangement... Its genius!!!!
Donovan Linton
Its a sample! Look up One Way or Jesse Powell / Something in the Past
charlene Campbell
Love this song! It's vocals are incredible 😍
shiquonna dotson
It's 2018 still listening to this. Music for the soul