Lyrics
History never repeats
History does not repeat itself.
I tell myself before I go to sleep
The speaker reminds themselves of this concept before going to sleep.
Don't say the words you might regret
Cautioning against saying words that could lead to regret.
I've lost before you know I can't forget
Reflecting on past losses that are hard to forget.
There was a girl I used to know
Reference to a girl from the speaker's past who caused emotional pain.
She dealt my love a savage blow
Describing the impact of the girl's actions on the speaker's love.
I was so young, too blind to see
Admitting youthful naivety and lack of insight.
But anyway that's History
Acceptance of the painful past as history.
(I say) History never repeats
Reiteration of the idea that history does not repeat.
I Tell myself before I go to sleep
The speaker repeats the self-reminder before sleeping.
Don't say the words you might regret
Warning against speaking words that could lead to regret.
I've lost before you know I can't forget
Recalling past losses that are unforgettable.
You say I always played the fool
Addressing an accusation of always playing the fool.
I can't go on if that's the rule
Expressing unwillingness to continue if being a fool is the rule.
Better to jump than hesitate
Preference for taking action rather than hesitating.
I need a change and I can't wait
Desire for change and an inability to wait for it.
History never repeats
Reaffirmation of the idea that history does not repeat.
I tell myself before I go to sleep
Repeating the self-reminder before going to sleep.
And there's a light shining in the dark
Reference to a guiding light in the dark, symbolizing hope.
Leading me on towards a change of heart (ah-ar)
The light leads towards a change of heart, suggesting transformation.
History never repeats
Reiteration of the idea that history does not repeat.
History never repeats
Emphasizing that history does not repeat itself.
Deep in the night it's all so clear
Clarity in the night, possibly insights or realizations.
I lie awake with great ideas
The speaker lies awake with creative or significant ideas.
Lurking about in no-man's land
A sense of understanding in a state of uncertainty.
I think at last I understand
Claiming to finally understand something important.
History never repeats
Reiteration of the idea that history does not repeat.
I tell myself before I go to sleep
Repeating the self-reminder before going to sleep.
And there's a light shining in the dark
Reference to the guiding light in the dark leading to a change of heart.
Leading me on towards a change of heart (ah-ar)
Continuation of the transformative journey signaled by the light.
Never repeats
Emphasis on the idea that history never repeats.
Never repeats
Repetition for emphasis: history never repeats.
Never repeats
-Hey hey, hey
A cheerful expression, possibly indicating a positive outlook.
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