History Never Repeats
Split Enz
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One step ahead of you stay in motion, keep an open mind Love is a race won by two Your emotion, my solitude If I stop I could lose my head So I'm losing you instead Either way I'm confused You slow me down, what can I do? There's one particular way I have to choose One step ahead of you Always someone makes it hard to move She says, Boy I want you to stay But I save it all for another day If I stop I could lose my head But I'm ready for romance Either way I'm confused I don't know what I'm supposed to do I can only stay One step ahead of you Da, da, da, da, da Da, da, da, da Da, da, da, da Da, da, da, dumb Stop, I confess sometimes I don't know where I'm going Part of me stays with you, I'm slowing down, what can I do It's hard to stay one step ahead of you (Uh huh) One step ahead of you Time is running out Catching up with you One step ahead of you When I hold you close Can I really lose? One step ahead Only one step ahead She's one step ahead of you
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Written by: FINN, RAYNER
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Genre"History Never Repeats" is a New Wave/Pop Rock song, reflecting the era's energy and innovation in music.
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Formation of the BandSplit Enz, which was initially formed in 1972, is a New Zealand band that later relocated to Australia. The members are famous for their eclectic music and unique visual presentation.
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Release Date"History Never Repeats" was released in 1981, as part of the band's successful studio album 'Waiata'.
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Chart PerformanceThe song hit number four on New Zealand Singles Chart and number five on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart.
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Lyricist & ComposerThe song was written by Neil Finn, one of the band's principal songwriters and lead singer.
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ThemeThe lyrics of "History Never Repeats" portray a theme of not wanting to repeat past mistakes in life, an ethos which resonates with many listeners.
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RecognitionIn 2001, "History Never Repeats" was voted by members of APRA as the 57th greatest New Zealand song of all time.
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Music VideoThe music video for "History Never Repeats" uses a variety of innovative visual effects, including rapid scene changes and layered images. It was one of the first videos that helped establish the band's unique visual style.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have paid homage to the song by covering it, including the punk band NOFX in 1991.
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Album CoverThe album cover for 'Waiata', which features "History Never Repeats," presents a colourful, geometric design. The album's other releases in different countries featured different colours, indicating the band's emphasis on visual aesthetics.
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Australia’s National Film and Sound ArchiveAs a testament to its cultural value, "History Never Repeats" was included in the Sounds of Australia registry in 2020.
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