History – English Lyrics

• By: The Verve
• Album: A Northern Soul

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the evocative world of The Verve's "History," a poignant Britpop anthem that beautifully captures the raw emotion of heartbreak and introspection. Through its rich, poetic lyrics, you can explore nuanced English expressions of love, loss, and the passage of time. The song's soaring string arrangements and Richard Ashcroft's distinctive vocals create a deeply immersive experience, making it a powerful and memorable piece for anyone looking to connect with English through music.

[English]

I wander lonely streets

Behind where the old Thames does flow

And in every face I meet

Reminds me of what I have run for

In every man, in every hand

In every kiss, you understand

That living is for other men

I hope you too will understand

I've gotta tell you my tale

Of how I loved and how I failed

I hope you understand

These feelings should not be in the man

In every child, in every eye

In every sky above my head

I hope that I know

So come with me in bed

Because it's you and me, we're history

There ain't nothing left to say

When I will get you alone

Maybe we could find a room

Where we could see what we should do

Maybe you know it's true

Living with me's like keeping a fool

And one and one is two

But three is company

When you're thinking about the things you do

And you're thinking about the things you do

I wanna tell you my tale

How I failed in love and jumped out on my bail

In every sky, in every kiss

There's one thing that you might have missed

And why am I going to

A place that now belongs to you

But you were weak, and so am I

Let's make it up, let's even try

To live today, so why not smile

Don't dream away your life

'Cause it is mine (it is mine)

Is that a crime? (Is that a crime?)

This life is mine

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