They haven't been together all that long but already he senses that she's ready to move on.....
Story behind the song
I'd jotted down a line about becoming someone's ancient history--and many months later ended up using that as a basis for this song.
Lyrics
Your Ancient History
Oh, we’ve been together for a little while
But already I can feel you drift away
Is it me or is it you—Is there something I can do
To keep you by my side for one more day?
I can almost feel the future starting now
As I talk to you, you seem preoccupied
Is there something I don’t know---Hidden reasons why you’d go
Have you given up before we’ve even tried?
(Chorus)
Tell me
Tell me
Will a day not long from now come
When to you, I’ll only be
A distant memory
Is that all I’ll be?
Is my future just to be
Your ancient history?
Oh, I’d rather hear it from you near the start
I don’t want to wait until we’re in too deep
Oh, I’d rather find out now—I could deal with it somehow
Is our love a promise you intend to keep?
(Chorus)
Tell me
Tell me
Will a day not long from now come
When to you, I’ll only be
A distant memory
Is that all I’ll be?
Is my future just to be
Your ancient history?
*Words And Music By John Eimen* *Copyright 2009*
