Dacus, Lucy - Historians Lyrics






You said "Don't go changing
I'll rearrange to let you in
And I'll be your historian
And you'll be mine
And I'll fill pages of scribbled ink
Hoping the words carry meaning"

Then one day, the motorcade
Covered in flower wreaths
First in a big parade
Will come to take one of us away
Leaving the other with plenty to read

This is what I want to talk about
But somehow the words will not leave my mouth
Was I most complete at the beginning? Or the bow?
If past you were to meet future me
Would you be holding me here and now?





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  1. i.... h....

    i dont know, but im literally crying rightnow, :( this songs randomly played on my spotify yesterday and now i keep playing it , T.T

    i.... h....

    That's exactly how I ended up here, came on a Spotify playlist, and now I'm obsessed ❣️

  2. X.... ....

    My ex got my bed in the split and now he's with someone new. He was also a 9-5er and I was the night owl. So... Yeah, this song. 💚

  3. A.... ....

    I accidentally clicked on this but I’m glad I did

  4. A.... C....

    Who for Lana del rey

  5. r.... ....

    I think I've listened to this song at least 200 times since it was released. I never get tired of it. It's a rare perfect song.

  6. A.... #....

    this is about an toxic relationship
    "somebody's elses spit"
    she wishes he was a perfect man, she know this is not a healthy love but she can't let go of him
    she just wishes that he loved her in a different way, in a way that didn't hurt

  7. N.... L....

    holy shit just found this, soooo beautiful

  8. F.... M....

    im outside my lovers house drinking and ugly crying. i want to see him. hes cheating on his bf with me. but i love him. ive never loved anone like this and this song has been playing on loop for the longest time. ill wait until he gets out in the daytime.

  9. J.... H....

    I broke up with my girlfriend last week, and she loved this song. she introduced me to so many new things, especially music. I really miss her... but I have to move on.... As soon as we broke up, this song kept playing in my head and everytime i shed tears....

  10. d.... ....

    oh god oh fuck

  11. A.... S....

    The tunes amazing ....but from 3:17 on blows me away. Stirs up old emotions. I totally feel the the angst bitterness anger ...makes tear up it’s so good.
    ...and I’m no homo.

  12. M.... M....

    Night Shift is a dope song but YOUTUBE is playing ZOMBIE by the Cranberries right now for some reason haha. Smh yt

  13. S.... D....

    Exactly how I am feeling right now.

  14. D.... M....

    I just saw her perform this song live 10/11/2019

  15. C.... P....

    The Millenial's "Creep".

  16. A.... C....

    i love this song but i have np idea what is this song about??

  17. S.... ....

    WHERE IS THE MUSIC VIDEO??

  18. L.... R....

    Ah, my feelings.

  19. S.... M....

    stevie tone death>>>>the guitar lost his front tooth

  20. S.... M....

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0F-CZms-KY&t=39s

  21. S.... K....

    Can't stop listening to this song, like ten times in a row for a few days now

  22. s.... ....

    Masterpiece.

  23. D.... ....

    One year ago I lay here on this bed talking to you while you played me this song. Only now do I know this song was not a message but a prophecy. Only now one year later do I know what this song means.

  24. l.... c....

    i love how this feels like such a story, like there's three mini songs in this one masterpiece that really take you through the feelings of a ruined relationship. it's like those poems written in sets that are all the same but just a different perspective of the subject, but more lyrical and set to rocking guitar lol

  25. D.... P....

    "You got a 9 to 5, so I’ll take the night shift
    and I’ll never see you again if I can help it.
    In five years I hope the songs feel like covers,
    dedicated to new lovers." 3:25

    Hits my inner songwriter right in the gut.

  26. M.... ....

    I'm quite familiar with Phoebe's solo stuff and her new project with Conor Oberst (Better Oblivion Community Center). I looooove all of Julien's work. Finally decided to dive into Lucy's solo stuff, and so far it is fantastic!

  27. D.... A....

    This song is an example of why everyone should listen to and support KEXP

  28. A.... ....

    When she and her guitar starts screaming, it's like ignition of a tower of matches that has been quietly piled up for a long, long time

  29. R.... T....

    best song of 2017. period

    R.... T....

    BEST SONG EVER, PERIODT

  30. M.... d....

    Great song

  31. s.... e....

    Even better: joustene.com

  32. K.... ....

    I just stumbled upon this song on Pandora a few months ago. Right around the time things were... well, hell. I couldn't believe how perfectly this song fit our situation. Gorgeous song.

  33. H.... C....

    Every time i hear this song i get chills down my spine, i love this song soooooo much.

  34. C.... M....

    This song is a punch in the heart.

  35. C.... S....

    This song is so well written, composed beautifully! This is a true gem.

  36. r.... ....

    Excellent song, but I feel it should have ended at 5:30, right after that melodic vocal climax

  37. A.... B....

    Just watched you play at Northcote social club. You were bomb 🦑

  38. L.... O....

    THIS IS MY FAVOURITE SONG

  39. K.... L....

    I just found out my boyfriend cheated on me when this song came on. how fucking cosmic

  40. E.... V....

    I had a knot in my throat the whole entire time listening. Every single line from this song is felt!

  41. W.... J....

    I saw her live last night and it was one of the best nights I can remember, I love her so much fkjjkedkcmqwe

  42. I.... ....

    Thank god for Boygenius because it's introduced me to Lucy, Julien, and Phoebe as solo artists as well. Incredible talent all around.

  43. D.... B....

    Let's dedicate the comments to new lovers.

    D.... B....

    😂😂😂😂

  44. L.... S....

    Finally a contemporary song that i really like! allelluya! the guitar and voice are epic!

  45. r.... ....

    Those are some god damn amazing lyrics

  46. A.... A....

    I thought i have listen to all kinds of music...till this deep dark indie masterpiece.....

  47. M.... D....

    What a beautiful song! It made my heartache but in a beautiful at the same time!

  48. S.... W....

    Is it just me or I can't stop listening to this song. I CAN'T STOP!!!

  49. C.... ....

    Great voice similar to Julia Jacklin

  50. R.... V....

    Her sound somehow reminds me of Jeff Buckley

  51. D.... A....

    If you like songs like this listen to and support KEXP in Seattle (kexp.org) It is a gift that allows you to enjoy music once like you once did

  52. A.... W....

    That ending part...wow

    A.... W....

    Also the instrumental sounds like Escape by Muse and these are both beautiful songs

  53. B.... D....

    4:20 PM 2/7/2019

    B.... D....

    7:02 AM 11/9/2019

  54. c.... h....

    Refreshingly bitter.

    c.... h....

    Like beer.

  55. W.... B....

    What a great track!

  56. A.... M....

    I found this song in best song list of 2018 on 'Rolling Stone'. This is just perfect.

  57. R.... C....

    Opal. I love you

  58. M.... ....

    this song is a journey

  59. C.... N....

    This song is almost it

  60. R.... F....

    This goes from Jump Little Children vibes to full Jeff Buckley vibes. She's fucking brilliant.

  61. F.... ....

    I got to know Lucy Dacus through boygenius. I like her voice. Thank Phoebe, Julien and Lucy for making an album as boygenius!

  62. 8.... M....

    I have listened to this song more than 100 times in a day and still listening. Any here who has listened more than that ?

  63. n.... ....

    The fastest 6:30 minutes I have experienced...so amazing

  64. D.... H....

    [Verse 1]
    The first time I tasted somebody else’s spit, I had a coughing fit
    I mistakenly called them by your name
    I was let down, it wasn’t the same
    I’m doing fine, trying to derail my one track mind
    Regaining my self-worth in record time
    But I can’t help but think of your other in the bed that was mine
    Am I a masochist, resisting urges to punch you in the teeth
    Call you a bitch and leave?
    Why did I come here? To sit and watch you stare at your feet?
    What was the plan? Absolve your guilt and shake hands?

    [Chorus]
    I feel no need to forgive but I might as well
    But let me kiss your lips so I know how it felt
    Pay for my coffee and leave before the sun goes down
    Walk for hours in the dark feeling all hell

    [Verse 2]
    Don’t hold your breath, forget you ever saw me at my best
    You don’t deserve what you don’t respect
    Don’t deserve what you say you love and then neglect
    Now bite your tongue, it’s too dangerous to fall so young
    Take back what you said
    Can’t lose what you never had

    [Chorus]
    I feel no need to forgive but I might as well
    But let me kiss your lips so I know how it felt
    Pay for my coffee and leave before the sun goes down
    Walk for hours in the dark feeling all hell

    [Refrain]
    You got a 9 to 5, so I’ll take the night shift
    And I’ll never see you again if I can help it
    In five years I hope the songs feel like covers
    Dedicated to new lovers

    [Refrain]
    You got a 9 to 5, so I’ll take the night shift
    And I’ll never see you again if I can help it
    In five years I hope the songs feel like covers
    Dedicated to new lovers

    [Refrain]
    You got a 9 to 5, so I’ll take the night shift
    And I’ll never see you again if I can help it
    In five years I hope the songs feel like covers
    Dedicated to new lovers

  65. H.... ....

    whats up i got chills around 5:50 when those high notes came out
    what power, what control, what raw emotion

    H.... ....

    Read this, looked up, 5:30, got chills.
    Music really does move people.

  66. b.... ....

    Holy shit. This was reviewed on NPR as the dude’s favorite song of 2018 yesterday. That’s how I found out about it. Glad I did!! Such a powerful song. I love it!

    b.... ....

    I heard it on NPR yesterday as well during one of my deliveries.

    b.... ....

    Crazy small world.
    Same here...heard NPR talking about best songs of year during work delivery.
    Looked her up here on a whim, idk if it was power of persuasion but tune grew on me and stuck in my head.bought it on iTunes day later.

    b.... ....

    Literally on my way to work, they played it on NPR so I immediately looked it up and I love it

  67. T.... ....

    Of all the six minutes indie songs I know, this one is surely my Fav!

  68. j.... s....

    This is very late 80s early 90s sounding. She has nailed that Alternative rock noise. This coulda fooled me as being 30 years old but I betcha she's only 30 years old

    j.... s....

    she's 23

    j.... s....

    Sounds nothing like an 80s song.

  69. t.... ....

    A look into a broken heart and battered soul with lyrics and music making it hauntingly beautiful. Thanks.

  70. G.... m....

    Wow what a find❤️

  71. M.... N....

    Kinda sounds like Thom Yorke and Radiohead.

  72. j.... ....

    I am addicted to this song.
    So glad its one of The Rolling Stones best 2018 songs. ❤

  73. A.... Z....

    Im in love

    A.... Z....

    I kinda feel like this song is this generations
    Creep ~ (Radiohead 1994)

  74. B.... J....

    Call me an old head, but the end of this reminds me so much of Pedro the Lion.

  75. A.... L....

    Utterly captivating, not to abuse a cliche.

  76. B.... a....

    First exposure to Lucy Dacus was "I don't wanna be funny anymore". That was a revelatory experience, and with each successive song I've just been more and more impressed. I love "Night Shift" in particular. Classic break-up song. Puts into words better than I ever could EXACTLY how I feel about my ex. This song, "Cold Apartment" by Vagabon and "I'm a Mess" by Bebe Rexha have been like my go-to songs when I think about him... I'm such a basketcase, getting choked up just listening to this song as I type this (lol... goddamn breaking up)

    B.... a....

    Hey, great comment, BaB! Subjective reviews where someone tells *everyone* the song is so good for them, and those disagree are dim - totally suck. Subjective reviews where someone says the song is so good for *themselves*, and why - can be great to read. Your review is lovely! :-D

  77. K.... ....

    Ojalá haga un tour por Sudamérica y venga a Perú con Julien Baker y Phoebe Bridgers :(

  78. k.... ....

    This sounds like breaking up and being stuck living together until your lease is up. Everything might be sweet and cordial. But you need to get your time away from them.

    k.... ....

    this is oddly specific

    k.... ....

    @Yakin Jaleta happens pretty often though. I would rather say that it is oddly relatable

    k.... ....

    Yeah, women are all Bitches!! They only want money and a large Penis!!

  79. L.... �....

    what the FUCK lucy this is PERFECT

  80. B.... &....

    Can someone recommend songs/ artists that are like this song ?? I’m in love with this song but the rest of Lucy’s stuff isn’t really as good as this

    B.... &....

    Listening to this made me think of Sleater-Kinney - especially the song "Jumpers".

    B.... &....

    Sebadoh

    B.... &....

    Mitski's Puberty 2 and Bury Me at Makeout Creek

    B.... &....

    Snail Mail “Thinning”

  81. R.... T....

    Her voice is amazing

  82. A.... ....

    These lyrics speak to me!! So incredibly relevant.

  83. S.... L....

    Eu amo essa música ❤

  84. H.... ....

    So I just googeld her cause this song was stuck in my head all day and night, and I figured out that she was born the same year as I.What am I doing with my life??

    H.... ....

    Your best.

    H.... ....

    @KvotheLyrics was not prepared for how much that would affect me

  85. g.... c....

    come to brazil

  86. j.... ....

    This is just one of the most incredible songs

  87. m.... g....

    i can see the future and the future is telling me this will be my Most Played Song of 2018

  88. N.... ....

    i like the lyrics, they keep taking a left turn.

    N.... ....

    they really do!

  89. i.... m....

    haha ha ha ha HOLY SHIT

  90. t.... ....

    Lucy Dacus held the previous women's raw deadlift world record in the 198lb weight class at 573lbs, and set it in December of 2015. To add to Dacus's long list of impressive strength accomplishements, a few months in December 2016, she became one of the few women to squat 700 lbs.

    t.... ....

    I don’t think that’s the same Lucy Dacus

  91. S.... ....

    Real fun starts at 3:22! Great song!

  92. C.... M....

    What an endearing little voice.

  93. M.... M....

    It's not surf rock.

  94. N.... D....

    Absolutely fabulous. I enjoyed it and this is my first time.

  95. G.... F....

    I love the tone of her voice.

  96. L.... ....

    I wish i could write like that n convey my feelings and pain in a way that sounds so good... Shes incredible...bravo lucy...bravo

  97. W.... C....

    Gawd i love this

  98. F.... S....

    Descoberta aleatória do Spotify. Bom demais. 😢❤