Passenger
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A dry leaf, bound to the wind
Touch down to be what it's been
Like the moon and stars affecting us
And the way we spin
streams against the will

What a high
when there's something inside that knows
That you're like a
wet fly
That floats where the river flows
Why won't you try letting go
Try letting go
once in a while

We're two faced but one of a kind
One side is given never made
Can you know from the start
Can you pick it apart
Sit back enjoy

Forget the riddle
Stay in the middle
Where a little gets bigger

What a high
when there's something inside that knows
That you're like a
wet fly
That floats where the river flows
Why won't you try letting go
Try letting go
once in a while

Wanna be the best to find it
Wonder what is left if I do
Wanna be the best to find it
Wonder what is left if I do
If I have to say goodbye to
Anyone who made me what I am
It's alright
Nothings under control

What a high
when there's something inside that knows
That you're like a
wet fly
That floats where the river flows
Why won't you try letting go




Try letting go
once in a while

Overall Meaning

The song "Passenger" by Tricky (feat. Jocelyn Brown) is a contemplative piece about the power of letting go and finding one's place in the world. The opening lyrics, "A dry leaf, bound to the wind / Touch down to be what it's been / Like the moon and stars affecting us / And the way we spin," suggest that we are all at the mercy of forces beyond our control, and that sometimes we need to surrender to the current in order to find our way. The metaphor of the wet fly floating "where the river flows" further reinforces this idea of going with the flow and trusting in the universe.


The second verse, with its references to being "two faced but one of a kind" and "picking apart" our own identity, speaks to the struggle of self-discovery and the tendency to hide or compartmentalize different aspects of ourselves. However, the chorus offers a glimmer of hope, encouraging listeners to "try letting go once in a while" and find the "high" that comes from trusting in something larger than ourselves.


The final lines, "If I have to say goodbye to / Anyone who made me what I am / It's alright / Nothings under control," suggest that even in the face of uncertainty and change, we can find peace in accepting that we are not entirely in control, and that our identity and sense of self is shaped by those around us.


Line by Line Meaning

A dry leaf, bound to the wind
An unattached dead leaf, being carried by the wind


Touch down to be what it's been
Landing on the ground to fulfill its purpose


Like the moon and stars affecting us
Similar to the cosmic bodies that influence our lives


And the way we spin, streams against the will
Referring to how we navigate our lives despite obstacles


What a high when there's something inside that knows
Feeling of elation when we listen to our inner self


That you're like a wet fly that floats where the river flows
Comparable to a waterlogged insect carried by the current


Why won't you try letting go?
Asking the listener to release any control they hold on their life


Try letting go once in a while
Encouraging to relinquish control periodically


We're two-faced but one of a kind
Although we may have different sides, we are unique beings


One side is given never made
One aspect of our persona is innate, not constructed


Can you know from the start
Asking if we can immediately recognize our true selves


Can you pick it apart
Asking if we can identify and separate the different parts of ourselves


Sit back enjoy
Ordering to relax and enjoy the present moment


Forget the riddle
Advising to forget perplexing issues


Stay in the middle
Encouraging to avoid extremes and find balance


Where a little gets bigger
The place where small things grow into significant ones


Wanna be the best to find it
Desiring to become the best version of oneself


Wonder what is left if I do
Questioning what is left to accomplish if reaching the peak


If I have to say goodbye to anyone who made me what I am, it's alright
Saying farewell to those who contributed to personal growth is acceptable


Nothing's under control
Implying that everything is chaotic and unpredictable




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Written by: David Medina, Eric Klintenberg, Mikael Mannsheimer

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Tarik Falah

Well how you doing, darling?
How you getting on?
Any horses running
Worth betting on?
How's the weather down there?
I hope you're keeping warm
How you feeling, sweetheart?
Are you moving on?
Are you sleeping okay
Or do the nights go on and on?
I hope you're eating well
I hope you're staying strong
'Cause I'm fine, then I'm not
I'm spinning round and I can't stop
I can't do this alone
For time flies and it's so slow
I'm up and down like a yo-yo
I can't do it on my own
And I've tried and I can't pull the sword from the stone
How are your mum and dad?
How's your brother too?
My folks are holding up
My sister's pulling through
And both the cats say hi
I know they miss you too
'Cause I'm fine, then I'm not
I'm spinning round and I can't stop
I can't do this alone
For time flies and it's so slow
I'm up and down like a yo-yo
I can't do it on my own
'Cause I've tried and I can't pull the sword from the stone
'Cause I'm fine, then I'm not
I'm spinning round and I can't stop
I can't do this alone
And time flies and it's so slow
I'm up and down like a yo-yo
I can't do it on my own
See, I've tried and I can't pull the sword from the stone



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Paweล‚ Berg

Gล‚os anioล‚a na ziemi....โค

Lena Carreiro

E maravilhoso ouvir as mรบsicas desse cara ,trรกs leveza para a mente eu amo

servmix aracaju

isso sim รฉ musica,letra e sinfonia perfeita.ja fรฃ do canal

Celso Carlos Sitoe

Good

StephenP Hadley

This is such a heart felt collection. When I listen to it is as if my soul is restored.๐Ÿค—

Joรฃo Batista

Fecho os olhos e limpo minha mente e viajo nessa mรบsica linda...

Jaci Bonfim

Essas mรบsicas sรณ mim faz lembrar de um grande amor que eu vive ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’–

Maryann Mbuthia

There's a way Passenger songs just calm my mind....when I feelI am low or need to talk to someone, Passenger songs work magic for me all the time. ๐Ÿ’Ÿ๐Ÿ’Ÿ๐Ÿ’Ÿ

Steve Marshall

NICE SONG FOR SOUL

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Cada canรงรฃo maravilhosa cantor talentoso que voz maravilhosa de linda amei

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