[Verse 1]
Let me tell you my history of boys
Driving way too fast, making too much noise
Drinking in the park, getting into trouble
Making promises and leave them in a puddle
[Pre-Chorus]
Never seem to know when to stop
Smoking cigarettes, eating ice cream
Sorry, I don't know how to stop
Didn't mean to hurt your feelings
[Chorus]
I used to get drunk and blackout
I used to get drunk and tell you I need you
I used to get drunk and tell you you're the only one I love
[Verse 2]
Let me tell you my history of boys
Playing in the band, breaking all their toys
Stayed until the sunrise
Got a reputation for having to much fun
Well, say congratulations
[Pre-Chorus]
Never seem to know when to stop
Smoking cigarettes, eating ice cream
Sorry I don't know how to stop
Didn't mean to hurt your feelings
[Chorus]
I used to get drunk and blackout
I used to get drunk and tell you I need you
I used to get drunk and tell you you're the only one I love
[Bridge]
Sorry, I fucked with your head
We all say things we regret
Can we just we just be friends with benefits?
[Chorus]
I used to get drunk and blackout
I used to get drunk and tell you I need you
I used to get drunk and tell you you're the only one I love
I used to get drunk and blackout
I used to get drunk and tell you I need you
I used to get drunk and tell you you're the only one I love
History of Boys was written by Oscar Dawson & Ali Barter.
History of Boys was produced by Oscar Dawson.
Ali Barter released History of Boys on Fri Oct 18 2019.
Now sober 7 years, singer/co-writer Ali Barter explains to triple j what this song is about:
It’s not really about boys; it’s about my relationship to excess. It is an acceptance of my relationship to things outside of myself.