Ever Present Past
Paul McCartney
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I've got too much on my plate Don't have no time to be a decent lover I hope it isn't too late Searching for the time that has gone so fast The time that I thought would last My ever present past I've got too much on my mind I think of everything to be discovered I hope there's something to find Searching for the time that has gone so fast The time that I thought would last My ever present past The things I think I did I do, I think I did The things I think I did When I was a kid I couldn't understand a word that they were saying But still, I hung around and took it all in I wouldn't join in with the games that they were playing It went by, it went by, in a flash It flew by, it flew by, in a flash There's far too much on my plate Don't have no time to be a decent lover I hope it's never too late Searching for the time that has gone so fast The time that I thought would last My ever present past The things I think I did I do, I think I did The things I think I did When I was a kid The things I think I did I do, I think I did The things I think I did When I was a kid When I was a kid
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Written by: Paul Mccartney
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10 facts about this song
Release"Ever Present Past" was released on October 15, 2007, as the lead single from Paul McCartney's album, "Memory Almost Full".
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AlbumThe songs of this album including "Ever Present Past" were written after the end of his brooding marriage with Heather Mills. McCartney confessed that the songwriting process was therapeutic for him.
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Chart PerformanceRemarkably, the song managed to reach number ten spot on the US Billboard Hot Singles Sales in 2007.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Ever Present Past" reflect McCartney's need to be in the present moment, recognizing that lingering in the past can create a distraction from enjoying the current moment.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was shot at the London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts and features McCartney surrounded by a troupe of youthful dancers.
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ChoreographyIn the music video, Paul McCartney dances with twenty dancers from the London Royal Ballet School. This was the first time he participated in a choreography in a music video of his own song.
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SignificanceThe song is considered significant as it shows McCartney, a legend from the past, coming to terms with the changes of the present, hence the title "Ever Present Past."
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Critical AcclaimCritics have praised the song for its upbeat melody and reflective lyrics. They've highlighted its pop sensibility, reminiscent of the Beatles era.
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Musical StyleThe song is upbeat with an infectious melody and bears a classic McCartney rock sound, merged with modern pop elements.
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Artistic CreativityMcCartney played all the instruments on the recording, exhibiting his extraordinary musical versatility and talent.
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