History Lyrics by Dave & James Blake

Dave and James Blake Lyrics

“History” by Dave and James Blake is a powerful anthem about legacy, ambition, and faith, blending introspective rap with soulful vocals. Dave reflects on his rise from South London struggles to global success, while Blake’s chorus declares their journey as “history in the making.” The song celebrates UK rap culture, personal growth, and the timeless pursuit of greatness.

Dave & James Blake - History Lyrics

Verse 1: Dave

This is God's plan, He said it to me

An angel either side of my bed in a dream

Singin', "You don't know what you've yet to achieve

And you're destined for some shit you would never believe"

Now the garden same size as Adam and Eve's

I got trees, a forest, you better believe

For the bass and the treble, I treble the fee

I can't wish my ex the best, she would end up with me

How can I sleep when there's money to get with the team?

You disrespect the 16, your head on a beam

For the lust of the money, the head of the Queen

I done shit I didn't think I could ever redeem

I'm from South where they struggle with saying your name

But it's easy when pronouncing you dead on the scene

So when you see me on these stages stepping in clean

I hope

Chorus: James Blake

You know it's history in the making

Shall we make it? Oh God

Verse 2: Dave & James Blake

Yeah

And when they talk on my name in this country, they gon' tell you that I'm already a legend (In the making)

Streatham that I'm repping, clean stepping, bro, you need to forget it

Fuck eco-friendly, my car eco-aggressive (Yeah)

And my ego aggressive (Yeah), you better leave me a message

Yeah, you've done it for a year, but that ain't impressive

I give a fuck about success if it ain't successive, that ain't (History)

City's gonna listen on repeat (Yeah)

Gone a couple summers, so they miss me on the beat (Woo)

It don't matter if she pretty and petite

If she ain't B, she can't even kiss me on the cheek (Yeah)

Mum said, "Never build a house on sand"

But I don't think I listen cah the villas by the beach

And I did it off of beats (Yeah), I just whip it and I screech (Yeah)

Any time you see my niggas in the streets

Chorus: James Blake

You know it's history in the making (Making)

Shall we make it? Oh God

Bridge: James Blake

Ah

Did I, did I get addicted to the life?

Well, it's all that I wanted

And it was fun for a while

But history smiles on us

Now we're on to something

On to somethin' higher (Higher)

Now hold my hand close

I'm inspired

And I'm holdin' on to a version of our lives

Where you're still mine

Chorus: James Blake

You know it's history in the making (Ooh)

Shall we make it? Oh God

Verse 3: Dave & James Blake

Yeah

My mum told me what my name really means and the powers just kicked in

Got me thinking back to days when I was a victim to this ting

Thinking I was keeping it balanced

I was even embarrassed, selling CDs in Paris

But this music gave me everything I need in a marriage

I can't speak sideways on grime, jungle or garage

When I know that it's the reason we managed to make (History)

Don't be a hero, I ain't looking to hurt anyone

I got a clean one, and I got a dirtier one

I never see a man late to his own funeral, but

I done see a man show up early to one

I prefer the one that's slim, but I don't mind me the curvier one, yeah

And I'm coming from the South of the river, where the sky is black

If not for the history that we made, they wouldn't like rap

Niggas tryna water down our ting, it's time to fight back

For seventy hours, I've been stepping with powers, and it's definitely ours, it's time

You mention my name, better know that you're playing with pepper

You borrowed a mil', and I told him to pay me whenever

Knew it was different from the moment we came in

And you can call me 'cause I said it verbatim

The woman with me like a renaissance painting

I'm Michelangelo's David

And any time you mention me in a statement, you better know that it's

Outro: James Blake

History