Discover the story of the song > Distant Past – Everything Everything

The protagonist sings about wanting to go back to a distant past, leaving behind his present troubles. He describes himself as strong and wanting to keep his achievements a secret. He asks his partner to join him in this journey, but also asks to be left alone in the distant past. The lyrics use metaphorical language to describe the protagonist's transformation and growth, and emphasize his desire to escape from his current problems.