“1994” demonstrates Cavetown’s attempt to make peace with their younger self through a journey of self-worth, resentment, and self-love. In an interview with Warner Records about the album, Cavetown notes:

That song is about trying to allow yourself the same compassion and forgiveness you’d have for a little kid if they’d made some kind of mistake, instead of beating yourself up over it.

“1994” was first performed on June 29, 2022 at The Forum when opening for Bleachers.