Too Much History
Unraveling Memories: Too Much History by Kelsey Lamb
Lyrics
It was probably bound to happen
Anticipation that a certain event was likely to occur.
Then one night it did
The anticipated event finally happened one night.
Too many friends in common
Many mutual friends are inquiring about your whereabouts.
they’ve been asking where you’ve been
People are curious about your absence.
And I thought it’d be harmless
The encounter was expected to be harmless.
Runnin into you
Unexpectedly meeting you by chance.
Damn you look better than I remember
Expressing admiration for how good you look.
But I guess you always do
Noticing that you consistently look impressive.
I’m not gonna pretend like we can be friends
Not willing to pretend that a friendship can be maintained.
Cause I know me and I know you
Understanding the dynamics between the speaker and the other person.
And what happens when we have a drink or two
Aware of the consequences when alcohol is involved.
Ya I’m gonna walk right out when you walk in
Deciding to leave when the other person arrives to avoid complications.
Cause if I stay we’ll get to talking
Avoiding a conversation that may lead to emotional discussions.
How you been, then a couple shots in
Predicting that conversations will escalate after a few shots.
We’ll say things we can’t take back
Expecting regrettable statements to be made.
We got too much history for that
Acknowledging that the shared history complicates the present.
Ya, I still see us
Recalling past moments, particularly driving together.
drivin down 65
Mentioning a specific route, possibly symbolic of their journey.
Leaving every party
Leaving social events together and deciding where to go.
sayin’ your place or mine
Choosing between the speaker's place and the other person's.
And I can’t just stand here
Feeling uncomfortable without physical closeness.
Without my arm around you/ making a move?
Expressing uncertainty about making a move.
So don’t you go thinkin this is easier on me
Clarifying that the situation is not easier for the speaker.
Than it is on you
Highlighting the difficulty of the situation for both parties.
I’m not gonna pretend like we can be friends
Reiterating the impossibility of maintaining a friendship.
Cause I know me and I know you
Understanding the incompatibility between the speaker and the other person.
And what happens when we have a drink or two
Anticipating the negative outcomes of drinking together.
Ya I’m gonna walk right out when you walk in
Committing to leaving when faced with a potential emotional conversation.
Cause if I stay we’ll get to talking
Avoiding discussions that may lead to regrettable statements.
How you been, then a couple shots in
Expecting the conversation to become emotionally charged.
We’ll say things we can’t take back
Acknowledging the risk of saying things that cannot be undone.
We got too much history for that
Emphasizing the weight of the shared history on the present.
Time ain’t gonna change the time we’ve spent together
Stating that time won't erase the significant moments spent together.
Everytime I look at you, I can’t not remember
Expressing difficulty in forgetting shared experiences when looking at the other person.
I’m not gonna pretend like we can be friends
Reiterating the impossibility of a friendship.
Cause I know me and I know you
Understanding the limitations of the relationship due to history.
And what happens when we have a drink or two
Anticipating negative outcomes when alcohol is involved.
Ya I’m gonna walk right out when you walk in
Committing to leaving to avoid potential emotional entanglements.
Cause if I stay we’ll get to talking
Avoiding conversations that may lead to regrettable statements.
How you been, then a couple shots in
Expecting the conversation to escalate after consuming alcohol.
We’ll say things we can’t take back
Acknowledging the risk of saying things that cannot be taken back.
We got too much history for that
Highlighting the impact of their shared history on present interactions.
ya, we got too much history for that
Reiterating that the shared history makes a normal friendship impossible.
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