Ever Present Past

Paul McCartney

About Ever Present Past

"Ever Present Past" is a song by Paul McCartney and is the second track on his 2007 album Memory Almost Full. The song was also released as the first single from that album in the United States on 15 May 2007. The video for the song was premiered on 1 October 2007. McCartney played all the instruments on the song. The song was released as the second British single from Memory Almost Full on 5 November 2007 and debuted a week later at #85 in the UK Singles Chart (see 2007 in British music). The single package included a unique "cut out and make your own mobius strip" insert. The song was used in promotions for the premiere of Private Practice on ABC in Fall 2007. 


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2007
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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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Paul McCartney

Sir James Paul McCartney MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame as a member of the Beatles, and his collaboration with Lennon is one of the most celebrated songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. After the group's break-up, he pursued a solo career, later forming the band Wings with his first wife, Linda, and singer-songwriter Denny Laine. more »

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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".
Album
The 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.
Chart Performance
Remarkably, the song managed to reach number ten spot on the US Billboard Hot Singles Sales in 2007.
Lyrics
The 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Choreography
In 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.
Significance
The 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."
Critical Acclaim
Critics have praised the song for its upbeat melody and reflective lyrics. They've highlighted its pop sensibility, reminiscent of the Beatles era.
Musical Style
The song is upbeat with an infectious melody and bears a classic McCartney rock sound, merged with modern pop elements.
Artistic Creativity
McCartney played all the instruments on the recording, exhibiting his extraordinary musical versatility and talent.

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