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History (feat. Rich Brian)

A song about running into an old flame and the messy nostalgia that follows.

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Quick meaning

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A song about running into an old flame and the messy nostalgia that follows.

The phrase 'Actin' like you don't recall, it ain't impressin' me' cuts through the polite small talk.

It's that moment when you call out the pretending, the way people play dumb about shared memories to keep things light.

Editor's note

88rising's 'History' with Rich Brian

A song about running into an old flame and the messy nostalgia that follows.

Finally a face I know, ain't that a sight to see?

The phrase 'Actin' like you don't recall, it ain't impressin' me' cuts through the polite small talk. It's that moment when you call out the pretending, the way people play dumb about shared memories to keep things light. The song answers the pressure of having to act casual when you both know exactly what happened.

It's a plainspoken relief in a room full of strangers. That line captures the small comfort of recognizing someone from your past, even if everything else is complicated.

Rich Brian's delivery on 'I know you said, 'gimme a hug,' and I said, 'gimme a break'' has a weary, half-smirking tone. That line lingers because it feels like a real conversation, not a scripted breakup song.

edit_note Ethan Walker · LyroVerse team · Apr 16
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the pull of "I know you said," the pull of "Finally a face I know, ain't that a sight to see?"
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History (feat. Rich Brian)

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We got history (history)

Got me feelin' the nostalgia when you look at me (look at me)

Thinking 'bout what could've happened or what could've been

Finally a face I know, ain't that a sight to see?

Take my time then take your clothes off

One more time, maybe

Actin' like you don't recall, it ain't impressin' me

Didn't come to see your friends, I know you came for me

Like your dress, but you fit better in my wrinkled tee

We moved on to newer things, but we got history

Put my feelin's all aside

Don't know how to make it right

Pictures poppin' on my mind

All these occasions, let's work it out with me

I don't think it hurts to give another try on it

Ain't nobody here know you like I do

Ask all your friends if they know 'bout your size of shoes

How you like to cry when you laugh, when you off the booze

I moved on but I still remember a thing or two

I know you said, "gimme a hug," and I said, "gimme a break"

I wasn't trying my best, all the mistakes that I made

I'm learnin' that it ain't the right move

Learned from my mistakes, ain't that what the adults do?

We got history (history)

Got me feeling the nostalgia when you look at me (look at me)

Thinking 'bout what could've happened or what could've been

Finally a face I know, ain't that a sight to see?

Take my time then take your clothes off

One more time, maybe

Actin' like you don't recall, it ain't impressin' me

Didn't come to see your friends, I know you came for me

Like your dress, but you fit better in my wrinkled tee

We moved on to newer things, but we got history

Ayy, ayy, yuh

Bet you got nobody 'round to make yo' day better

Sun brighter, don't got too much time, so girl, let's fuck now

And talk later, put your pride aside and let me in

You know I got better since

You so good at self control, but maybe now it's time for change

I've been alone for so long, got the one

Didn't realize good ones exist in the world 'til I lost one

Eye for an eye makes the whole world go blind

Things I would give to feel your lips for the last time

Go and hang with your friends, I'll put this bullshit to end

I rained on your parade and I just wish you the best

I think it's time for me to bounce soon

I just wish I had someone to say, "I'm home," to

We got history (history)

Got me feeling the nostalgia when you look at me (look at me)

Thinking 'bout what could've happened

Or what could've been

Finally a face I know, ain't that a sight to see?

Take my time then take your clothes off

One more time, maybe

Actin' like you don't recall, it ain't impressin' me

Didn't come to see your friends, I know you came for me

Like your dress, but you fit better in my wrinkled tee

We moved on to newer things, but we got history

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What is "History (feat. Rich Brian)" by 88rising about?

A song about running into an old flame and the messy nostalgia that follows. The phrase 'Actin' like you don't recall, it ain't impressin' me' cuts through the polite small talk. It's that moment when you call out the pretending, the way people play dumb about shared memories to keep things light.

Who performs "History (feat. Rich Brian)"?

88rising performs "History (feat. Rich Brian)", and this lyric page sits inside the 88rising catalog on LyroVerse.

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Are there related songs to explore after "History (feat. Rich Brian)"?

Yes. The related section below points to Mind Games (feat. Jackson Wang) and California (feat. Jackson Wang, Warren Hue, Rich Brian & Niki) (Remix) with a short reason for opening each page next.

Where can I find more songs by 88rising?

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