Discover the story of the song > Birch Tree – Foals

The protagonist left his hometown a long time ago and lost touch with a friend. He describes himself as a troubled romancer and a subway chancer with no answer. He invites his friend to meet him by the river to see how time flows. He mentions shedding layers and growing wings as we age and faces time with no fear. In the end, he chases the river while time holds no fear when he turns around to face it.