Unique History
The Fritz Lyrics


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There's a predictable future
It's a unique history
Time changes more than opinion
And now at least we agree

Never mind intentions
So convinced and reassured
It's the power of suggestion
Said it all without a word

There's no particular reason
Just a compulsion to see
Watching it all in slow motion
Gliding so effortlessly

By this time tomorrow
Speaking of what we forgot
It's the future of a feeling
Never had a second thought

But who knows why?

Complications, no don't complicate
Can you remember?
Just one way, you'll find it just one way
Back again
Conversations we just replicate
Do you remember?




Just one way, you'll find it just one way
From here

Overall Meaning

The Fritz's song "Unique History" appears to be a commentary on the cyclical nature of time and human behavior, as well as the power of suggestion and the fallibility of memory. The first verse seems to suggest that while there may be a predictable future, the past is a unique history that is shaped by more than just individual opinion. The second verse touches on the idea that people can be manipulated by suggestion rather than intention, and that the things we remember may not always be accurate. The chorus repeats the idea that there is only one way forward or back, but it doesn't matter why we are moving in that direction.


The third verse adds a sense of surrealism and detachment to the lyrics, as the singer speaks of watching events unfold in slow motion and gliding effortlessly through life. The final verse brings everything full circle, as the singer acknowledges that we often forget the things that once seemed so significant and that the future is shaped by our emotions more than anything else. The chorus once again emphasizes the idea that there is only one way forward and one way back, and that we are all just replicating the same conversations over and over again.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a predictable future
The future can be anticipated and is not a mystery.


It's a unique history
The events that have led up to this point have been unlike any other and have created a singular past.


Time changes more than opinion
The passage of time leads to more change than just changing one's mind or beliefs.


And now at least we agree
Despite past disagreements, the present moment contains common ground.


Never mind intentions
It doesn't matter what one meant to do in the past or what process they had intended to follow.


So convinced and reassured
Everyone is self-assured and confident about their actions or beliefs.


It's the power of suggestion
People can be influenced even without explicit direction via subtle suggestions.


Said it all without a word
Significant communication can occur even without verbal language.


There's no particular reason
There may not be any explicit motivation behind certain actions or thoughts.


Just a compulsion to see
A fascination or inner desire to observe and understand the world around us.


Watching it all in slow motion
Taking a step back to observe events more slowly, allowing for deeper reflection and understanding.


Gliding so effortlessly
Moving through life with grace and ease, without unnecessary obstacles or struggles.


By this time tomorrow
Looking forward to a future date or moment.


Speaking of what we forgot
Reflecting on past memories or events that have been forgotten over time.


It's the future of a feeling
Anticipating a future emotional state.


Never had a second thought
Something was done spontaneously or without second-guessing.


But who knows why?
There may be no clear reason or explanation for certain events or emotions.


Complications, no don't complicate
Avoid added complexity by keeping things simple.


Can you remember?
Asking if someone has retained a past memory or experience.


Just one way, you'll find it just one way
There may be only one true solution or direction.


Back again
Returning to a previous state or location.


Conversations we just replicate
Conversations can sometimes follow the routine and patterns of previous dialogues.


Do you remember?
Asking if someone can recall a past event or experience.


From here
Moving forward from the present moment and location.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jamar Woods, James Hendrickson

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