Past You Lyrics – ​Seven Lions

Seven Lions is pulling us back into his dreamlike soundscapes with Asleep In The Garden Of Infernal Stars, his second full-length album hitting December 12 on Ophelia Records, and Past You lands like a quiet ache for what slips away—soft edges giving way to those signature builds that leave you suspended.

This track, clocking in around four minutes, teams Seven Lions with vocalist Oaks for a melodic dubstep gem that feels both intimate and expansive. The production layers airy synths over a pulsing bassline, starting with sparse piano notes that swell into euphoric drops without ever feeling forced. It’s got that classic Lions touch—ethereal melodies meeting emotional depth in the EDM world—but here the creative direction leans toward vulnerability, letting Oaks’ warm, confessional delivery carry the weight. Lyrically, it’s a meditation on letting go of old flames, grappling with memories that linger like ghosts: echoes of “what ifs” and the pull between holding on and moving forward.

As the ninth cut on this 11-track journey, Past You slots into an album that’s all about navigating inner storms. The concept draws from Seven Lions’ own lore—a mythic tale of pushing through hardship, tangled up in love, hate, and self-discovery, inspired by everything from Greek myths to dark fantasy novels. It kicks off with the cinematic title track, rolls through collabs like “By the Light of the Moon” with Kerli’s haunting folk-tinged vibes and “Cold as Snow” alongside HALIENE’s icy power, then builds to reflective closes like “Breathe In Out Slowly” featuring Fiora. Other highlights include “Delusional” with No/Me for glitchy introspection and “So Far Away” tapping Lilly Ahlberg’s soulful pop edge. Each song gets its own artwork, tying into this infernal garden world where stars burn with personal fire. Teasers on his socials have been dropping hints of masked figures and starry voids, building that sense of a shared secret unfolding.

Right now, Seven Lions is at a turning point, doubling down on what made him a melodic bass pioneer after years of label-building with Ophelia and experimental detours. His debut full-length, Beyond the Veil, chased the unknown; this one circles back to raw connection, a bold nod to carving your own lane in a crowded scene. It’s him saying music should feel like home, not just hype.

Dive into the Past You lyrics below and unpack its raw narrative. Don’t miss other Asleep In The Garden Of Infernal Stars tracks for more of Seven Lions’ mythic introspection.