Distant Past
Everything Everything Lyrics

Drag my tongue across the sand
I am crawling on my stomach through the desert, my thirst and suffering growing with each passing moment.

So happy just to crawl across the land
Despite the physical pain, I am hopeful that eventually I will find the end of the journey and be rewarded with rest.

Soon I'll be the best around
Despite my current struggles, I have confidence in my abilities to succeed and become renowned.

I'm gonna keep my plunder underground
I will hide my riches deep beneath the earth to keep them safe from those who may seek to take them.

Hard flesh cold against the rain
I am enduring extreme discomfort as I stand exposed in the rain with no protection.

Dust billowing around my brazen brain
As I trudge forward through the dust, my mind is consumed with thoughts of my eventual success and the rewards it will bring.

Saw off all my stinking limbs
I will do whatever it takes to continue my journey, even if it means losing parts of myself along the way.

Blood dripping down my sunken money chin
My obsession with wealth has driven me to the brink of destruction, as evidenced by the blood on my face.

Baby can you leave it in the (distant past)?
I am asking my love to forget about the mistakes I have made and focus on the present and future instead.

Girl, I'm from the very very (distant past)
I come from a time and place that is vastly different from the world we know today.

Baby can you leave me in the (distant past)?
I want to escape the present and travel back to a simpler time when life was less complicated.

Girl, I wanna take you to the (distant past)
I want to share my love of the past with my partner and take her on a journey through time.

Take me to the distant past, I want to go back
I am desperate to escape the present and return to a time when life was less complicated and more pure.

Save me from the distant past, I wanna survive
While I long for the past, I recognize that the present is where I must survive and thrive in order to create a better future for myself.

Two thumbs across the Rubicon
I am crossing a metaphorical threshold and venturing into unknown territory.

Slack jaw but you'll never be passing it on
Despite your disbelief, I will prove you wrong and succeed in my endeavors.

Plug hole, down the drain you go
You are insignificant and will soon be forgotten, while I will continue on my journey and achieve greatness.

Your body never made it past the snow
You are weak and unable to survive the harsh realities of the world - unlike me, who is destined for greatness.

Canine fangs about my throat
I am in danger and being threatened by someone or something stronger than myself.

You're bleeding over Eden like a goat
Your lack of strength and fortitude are leading to your downfall, like a sacrificial goat in ancient times.

Tall blade dripping in every field
My presence is evoking fear and unease in those around me, as evidenced by the metaphorical image of a blade dripping with blood.

I'm blooming like a fuming human shield
Despite the danger and violence I face, I am growing stronger and more resilient, like a shield that can withstand any assault.

Past, past, past, past, past, past
I am fixated on the past and am unable to let go of my obsession with it.