Passer By
Mattafix Lyrics
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In the background of my mind when the sun rose I chose the shade.
Never wanted never needed all the priceless things to say.
But I know that time alone was overdue.
I know time alone was overdue.
Overdue.
Overdue.
Overdue.
At times rock stone is the only bed that's made.
So I have the faith come what will come what may.
Passer by in pain.
She read the words that I chose to throw her way.
And the times they were laden with hesitation that I made.
And if you're ever my endeavour once again then I'll be changed,
But I know that it aint so my hope refrains.
My hope refrains.
My hope refrains.
At times rock stone is the only bed that's made.
So I have the faith come what will come what may.
And when I rise alone, I don't feel the same.
So I have the faith come what will come what may.
Passer by in pain.
In "Passer By," Mattafix addresses painful experiences one goes through in life, as well as the self-reflection and growth that come with them. The song hints at a past relationship with someone who the singer once had strong feelings for. The lyrics speak to the aftermath of a breakup where the singer ultimately figured out he needed to be alone, "never wanted never needed all the priceless things to say." He knew that it was overdue; he needed to find himself and heal after the pain of the failed relationship.
The singer reflects on the times he struggled with communicating his emotions in the relationship, admitting that his words were filled with hesitation. He acknowledges his past missteps while also expressing that moving on and getting back together is not an option; "But I know that it ain't so my hope refrains." The chorus speaks to the universal experience of feeling pain and uncertainty in life but choosing to have faith regardless of the situation. The line "At times rock stone is the only bed that's made" means that there are times when life forces us into difficult situations; we must embrace them and have faith that everything will work out in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
She said no words when I chose to stand away.
When I distanced myself, she remained silent.
In the background of my mind when the sun rose I chose the shade.
I preferred to be in the shadows when I woke up in the morning.
Never wanted never needed all the priceless things to say.
I didn't feel like I needed to say anything important or meaningful.
But I know that time alone was overdue.
I realized that I needed time to myself.
I know time alone was overdue.
I was aware that I had deprived myself of time alone for too long.
Overdue.
I had waited too long for time alone.
At times rock stone is the only bed that's made.
Sometimes, we have no choice but to accept difficult circumstances.
So I have the faith come what will come what may.
I have faith that everything will work out in the end.
Passer by in pain.
I am just a person passing by, experiencing pain.
She read the words that I chose to throw her way.
She received the words that I spoke without much consideration.
And the times they were laden with hesitation that I made.
My words were hesitant and lacked confidence.
And if you're ever my endeavour once again then I'll be changed,
If we try again, I promise to be different.
But I know that it aint so my hope refrains.
But I'm not sure that will happen, so I'm not getting my hopes up.
My hope refrains.
I'm trying not to have unrealistic expectations.
And when I rise alone, I don't feel the same.
I feel different when I wake up without someone else there.
So I have the faith come what will come what may.
I have faith that everything will work out, regardless of what happens.
Passer by in pain.
I am just passing through, feeling pain along the way.
Contributed by Micah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.