History
West Matthew Lyrics
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And all you can see is everything you wish you could take back
All your mistakes, a world of regrets
All of those moments you would rather forget
I know it's hard to believe
Let me refresh your memory
[Chorus:]
And history is miles away
So leave it all behind you
Let it always remind you of the day
The day that love made history
You know you can't stay right where you fell
The hardest part is forgiving yourself
But let's take a walk into today
And don't let your past get in the way
[Repeat chorus]
Would you believe that you are history
In the making, in the making
Every choice that you are making
Every step that you are taking
Every chain that you are breaking
History is in the making
Every word that you are saying
Every prayer that you are praying
Every chain that you are breaking
History is in the making
History is in the making
History is in the making
In "History," West Matthews addresses the difficulty of letting go of past mistakes and regrets, as well as the power of love to overcome them. The opening lines describe a day where someone is struggling with their past, wishing they could undo their mistakes and forget the memories that haunt them. Matthews acknowledges how tough it can be to move on, to believe in something positive, to find hope again.
But the chorus offers a different perspective, urging the listener to leave the past behind and embrace the present moment. Yesterday is history, Matthews sings, and although it might seem like it's too far away, love has the power to make history every day. He encourages his listeners to make their choices count, to take every step deliberately, to break free of old patterns, and to realize that their actions can make a difference in the world.
Ultimately, "History" is a song about redemption, about the transformative power of love, and the hope that even a person with a troubled past can still create a better future for themselves and their loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a bad day, you've been looking back
You have had a rough day and are reflecting on your past.
And all you can see is everything you wish you could take back
You are only seeing the mistakes you've made and wish you could go back and undo them.
All your mistakes, a world of regrets
You are burdened by the weight of your mistakes and wish you could change things.
All of those moments you would rather forget
You have had moments that you wish you could erase from your memory.
I know it's hard to believe
I understand that it is difficult to grasp.
Let me refresh your memory
Allow me to remind you of something.
[Chorus:] Yesterday is history And history is miles away So leave it all behind you Let it always remind you of the day The day that love made history
The past is in the past, and while it can't be changed, it can serve as a reminder that love can make a difference.
You know you can't stay right where you fell
You can't stay stuck in the past.
The hardest part is forgiving yourself
It can be difficult to forgive yourself for mistakes you've made.
But let's take a walk into today
Instead, focus on the present and what you can do now.
And don't let your past get in the way
Don't let your past hinder your present and future.
[Repeat chorus]
Repeat the chorus - the past is behind us and love can make a difference.
Would you believe that you are history
Do you realize that you are part of history?
In the making, in the making
Every decision, action, and word you make is shaping history.
Every choice that you are making
Your choices matter and will become part of history.
Every step that you are taking
Every action you take is shaping the world around you.
Every chain that you are breaking
Every time you break free from something that held you back, you are making progress.
Every word that you are saying
The words you speak have the potential to change the world.
Every prayer that you are praying
The prayers you offer can make a difference.
History is in the making
The present moment will become a part of history.
History is in the making
The same applies - every moment is a chance to make history and change the world for the better.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MATTHEW WEST, MATTHEW JOSEPH WEST
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@stephenemanon6612
Becoming a christian is the most important event in a persons life.
@animationstation1005
It's definitely an underrated song, An absolute classic
@foreverloved333
I LOVE THIS SONG!!! Its so true! We can move past our trouble...we really can! Yesterday really is history and history really is miles away. It is time for us to move on.
@Alivviegirl
I've always loved the song, but I had it in my mind today and felt I needed to listen to it. Before I knew, I was crying! I've been going through a lot and I believe God led me to hear this song to speak to me. I love you, my Almighty Father! ♥
@ab8092
Let it always remind you!
@judyhyland499
Bless you.
@JamesLarbi
"History" is "His story" ! The Best is yet to Come!!
@tamekkaknuth9612
Psalm 96:11 one of my favorites.
@NiallsIrishAngel
I was just listening to Matthew West songs, but I wasn't really paying attention and my thoughts had wondered to my birth dad and his girlfriend and stuff from the past. And then this song started playing as I was feeling bad about everything. And then it said not to let your past get in the way and I just really love this song now. It was my first time hearing it and I'm so glad I did when I did. It came on at the perfect timing! Thank you God for everything!!
@tammieknuth6020
The best is yet to come!! Literally×2