History Never Repeats
Split Enz
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History never repeats I tell myself before I go to sleep Don't say the words you might regret I've lost before you know I can't forget There was a girl I used to know She dealt my love a savage blow I was so young, too blind to see But anyway that's History (I say) History never repeats I Tell myself before I go to sleep Don't say the words you might regret I've lost before you know I can't forget You say I always played the fool I can't go on if that's the rule Better to jump than hesitate I need a change and I can't wait History never repeats I tell myself before I go to sleep And there's a light shining in the dark Leading me on towards a change of heart (ah-ar) History never repeats History never repeats Deep in the night it's all so clear I lie awake with great ideas Lurking about in no-man's land I think at last I understand History never repeats I tell myself before I go to sleep And there's a light shining in the dark Leading me on towards a change of heart (ah-ar) Never repeats Never repeats Never repeats Hey hey, hey
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Written by: BRIAN TIMOTHY FINN
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, MUSHROOM MUSIC PTY 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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