History
Tape/off Lyrics


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No, there's no denying chemistry this strong
Yes, pretend it's right but we both know it's wrong

Thinking about the storm advancing
Thinking about the lightning dancing in your eyes
But I, can't shake these memories I bring inside
Tension builds, I think we're under-thinking part time thrills
I know, I know how to drive you wild
You know, you know how to make me smile
But I need you to be
My ancient history

Damn, pick up the phone, uh-oh, I'm drunk again
And you, know my intentions 'cause it's 2AM

It's fun and games until we both get hurt
We play with fire 'cause we like the way it burns
No use in catching up a sinking ship
This is the last time we do this, baby
This is the last time you taste my lips

I know, I know how to drive you wild
You know, you know how to make me smile
But I need you to be my ancient history
I know, I know who you really are
You know, you know how to break my heart
But I need you to be
My ancient history

Yeah, it's the way you let me throw you across the bed
Got you running through my head
When I know I should be sleeping
But I can't escape, you're addicted to the lust
The imaginary trust got you begging for me, screaming for it

Here we go, now it's time to cut the cord
And abandon love support
We're through

I know, I know how to drive you wild
You know, you know how to make me smile
But I need you to be
My ancient history

I know, I know who you really are
You know, you know how to break my heart
But I need you to be
My ancient history

(I know, I know)
(You know, you know)
No, baby don't come back




(But I need you to be) don't come back
My ancient history

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics to "History" by Tape/off seem to be suggesting that there is undeniable chemistry between two people, but despite their attempts to deny it, they both know that what they are doing is wrong. Despite this awareness, the singer appears to be unable to resist the temptation of past memories and continues to engage in a relationship that they know will end in heartbreak.


As the song progresses, the imagery of a storm advancing and lightning dancing in the eyes of the other person suggest an intense and passionate attraction, but the singer recognizes that this excitement is fleeting and ultimately destructive. The chorus repeats the phrase "I need you to be my ancient history," driven by the realization that the only way for them to move on from the destructive cycle they are caught in is to let go of the past and move on from each other entirely.


The bridge of the song introduces additional layers of complexity, suggesting that while the singer knows the situation is unhealthy and unsustainable, they are simultaneously unable to resist the pull of their attraction. The repeated imagery of throwing the other person across the bed and running through the singer's head highlights the addictive and inescapable nature of this relationship, even as they recognize that it must end.


Line by Line Meaning

No, there's no denying chemistry this strong
We have an undeniable, strong chemistry between us.


Yes, pretend it's right but we both know it's wrong
Despite pretending that our relationship is right, we both know deep down that it's wrong.


Thinking about the storm advancing
I'm thinking about the upcoming turmoil in our relationship.


Thinking about the lightning dancing in your eyes
Your eyes express the excitement and passion we share.


But I, can't shake these memories I bring inside
I can't forget the memories of us together that I carry inside me.


Tension builds, I think we're under-thinking part time thrills
The tension between us is increasing, and I feel like we're not giving enough thought to our short-term pleasures.


I know, I know how to drive you wild
I'm aware of how to excite you and make you feel alive.


You know, you know how to make me smile
You know exactly how to make me happy.


But I need you to be my ancient history
Despite our chemistry and attraction, I need to move on from you and make you a thing of the past.


Damn, pick up the phone, I know I'm drunk again
I'm feeling regretful and intoxicated, and I want to talk to you.


And you, know my intentions cause it's two AM
You're aware that I'm reaching out because of my feelings and emotions, even though it's late at night.


It's fun and games until we both get hurt
Our relationship may seem like a game, but it will hurt both of us in the end.


We play with fire cause we like the way it burns
We continue to pursue our relationship despite knowing that it's dangerous because we enjoy the intensity and passion it brings.


No use in catching up a sinking ship
Attempting to salvage our relationship is pointless because it's already doomed.


This is the last time we do this, baby
This is the final time we'll involve ourselves romantically with one another.


This is the last time you taste my lips
We will no longer share romantic and intimate moments together.


You'll get cast away
I will push you away and distance myself from our relationship.


Let me throw you cross the bed
Let me give you one final passionate and intimate moment before we move on from each other.


Got you running cross my head
You continue to occupy my thoughts and emotions.


When I know I should be sleeping
Despite feeling tired, my mind is consumed with thoughts of you.


But I can't escape
I can't seem to move on from you and our relationship.


You're addicted to the last taste
You're attached to the final moments we share together.


Imagine that we trust
We once trusted and relied on each other in our relationship.


But you're begging for it, screaming for it
Despite our issues, we still crave and desire each other.


Here we go, now it's time to cut the cord
It's time for us to end our relationship for good and move on from each other.


And abandon all support
We must completely let go and abandon our feelings and support for each other.


I know, I know who you really are
Despite our attraction, I know your flaws and shortcomings that make a relationship between us difficult.


You know, you know how to break my heart
You know exactly how to inflict pain on me and shatter my emotions.


But I need you to be my ancient history
Despite our past, I need to move on from you and make you a distant, historical memory.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Brandon Hall Paddock, Cody Carson, Dan Clermont, Nick Long, Thomas James Schleiter

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