"History" is an unreleased song by Melanie Martinez. It was intended to be featured on her fourth extended play (EP), After School EP, however, it was later scrapped.
The full song was leaked on May 16, 2021.
Theme[]
The song explores a complex romantic relationship marked by a rich history of highs and lows. The lyrics convey a longing to return to the happier times and to be loved and cherished, while also recognizing past mistakes and the fear of repeating them. The song advocates for releasing drama and negativity and finding love within oneself. Metaphors such as "wheel of fortune" and "playing ping-pong with our hearts" emphasize the unpredictable and volatile nature of love.
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
History, yeah, there's a lot between you and me
My brain is scrolling like a wheel of fortune
Landing on the most pleasant of memories
More sugar please
[Verse 2]
Hard to let go
We got so high together, dropped real low
We fucked it up so many times, rewind
Can we just go back to when we had dropped the ball?
[Hook]
I just wanted you to love and caress me like a damn queen
After all, I gave you a throne, and my blood is hella fancy
Step up at your game and just pull down my panties
Pillow fight, then pillow talk, then eat a bunch of candy
[Pre-chorus]
Yes, my candy and your candy
So I like you 'cause you're nasty
Not afraid of letting go, and that is why we make a great team
Fuck all the drama, ain't good for our esteem
Let's delete all the negatives until we're finally clean
[Chorus 1]
History, we're so afraid of fucking repeating the same mistakes
It feels like fate when it is great, but then we bring about the hate
And fall right off the swing, oh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
[Verse 3]
Buckle up, if you weren't ready
Why did you sign up?
Don't be a ballsack, be a pussy
Strong and unbreakable since humans came about
[Verse 4]
Can we stop throwing tantrums at each other?
Playing ping-pong with our hearts, it's a bummer
I am right here, don't give up on me, lover
Promise you there's good shit to discover
[Chorus 2]
History (Where we going?)
History (Where we going?)
History (Where we going?)
(History)
(Where we going, going?)
[Bridge]
Pour a watering can right up above me
And tell me you love me, tell me you love me
Tell me you love me
Turn all the leaves, you would kill them to fresh greens
Turn them to fresh greens
Red, yellow and pink
[Chorus 3]
History, we'll probably still be back and forth 'til we
Just let the past be in the past
And find the love within ourselves
Like we're supposed to be
[Outro]
(Hehe, oh! Where we going?)
(Hehe, oh! Where we going?)
(Hehe, oh! Where we going?)
(Hiehe, oh! Where we going, going?)
[Verse 1]
History, yeah, there's a lot between you and me
My brain is scrolling like a wheel of fortune
Landing on the most pleasant of memories
More sugar please
[Verse 2]
Hard to let go
We got so high together, dropped real low
We fucked it up so many times, rewind
Can we just go back to when we had dropped the ball?
[Hook]
I just wanted you to love and caress me like a damn queen
After all, I gave you a throne, and my blood is hella fancy
Step up at your game and just pull down my panties
Pillow fight, then pillow talk, then eat a bunch of candy
[Pre-chorus]
Yes, my candy and your candy
So I like you 'cause you're nasty
Not afraid of letting go, and that is why we make a great team
Fuck all the drama, ain't good for our esteem
Let's delete all the negatives until we're finally clean
[Chorus 1]
History, we're so afraid of fucking repeating the same mistakes
It feels like fate when it is great, but then we bring about the hate
And fall right off the swing, oh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
[Verse 3]
Buckle up, if you weren't ready
Why did you sign up?
Don't be a ballsack, be a pussy
Strong and unbreakable since humans came about
[Verse 4]
Can we stop throwing tantrums at each other?
Playing ping-pong with our hearts, it's a bummer
I am right here, don't give up on me, lover
Promise you there's good shit to discover
[Chorus 2]
History (Where we going?)
History (Where we going?)
History (Where we going?)
(History)
(Where we going, going?)
[Bridge]
Pour a watering can right up above me
And tell me you love me, tell me you love me
Tell me you love me
Turn all the leaves, you would kill them to fresh greens
Turn them to fresh greens
Red, yellow and pink
[Chorus 3]
History, we'll probably still be back and forth 'til we
Just let the past be in the past
And find the love within ourselves
Like we're supposed to be
[Outro]
(Hehe, oh! Where we going?)
(Hehe, oh! Where we going?)
(Hehe, oh! Where we going?)
(Hiehe, oh! Where we going, going?)
Official versions[]
| Version | Associated project | Leak date | Producer(s) | Creation date | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final | After School EP | May 16, 2021 | Michael Keenan | 2019 | 4:00 |
Trivia[]
- This was the first After School EP outtake to leak.
- This song and "Lost & Found" was present on an early draft track list for the After School EP.[leaked]
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|---|---|
| Featured tracks | Notebook • Test Me • Brain & Heart • Numbers • Glued • Field Trip • The Bakery |
| Scrapped tracks | Absorb • Clockwork • Copy Cat (ft. Tierra Whack) • Erase Her • Fire Drill • Function • History • Lost & Found • Paper Cut • Spin The Bottle • Trophy • Under The Desk |
| Related tracks | Chrysalis • Maze • The Tunnel |
| Characters | Abuelita • Bunnies |
| Producers | Blake Slatkin • Melanie Martinez (exec.) • Michael Keenan |
| Extra | K-12 • CAN'T WAIT TILL I'M OUT OF K-12 • All Hallow's Eve • Merchandise |