Passenger
Audio Learning Center Lyrics
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I am just the passenger
Bend it back until we're hurt
Deny it, but I know
Deny it, but we both
We both know what's going on
Different tune the same old song
Sweating it out as you rip the words Right from my mouth
Don't say that
Come on you take that back
Don't say that
Come on you take that
There's no going back from here
Bend it back until we're hurt
Fear alone burns the alcohol
Sweating it out as you rip the words Right from my mouth
Pull us over, come on and let me out
I think we have both heard enough
There's no going back and I'm just the passenger
Bend this back until both of us hurt
The lyrics of Audio Learning Center's song "Passenger" tells a story of a tumultuous relationship where the singer is constantly being led, or "driven," by their partner. The singer feels helpless and unable to take control of their own life as they are merely a passenger in their own relationship. The line "Different tune the same old song" illustrates that while the details of their conflicts may change, the core issue remains the same, indicating a pattern of repetition and futility in trying to resolve their problems. The fear of being alone is the driving force behind their destructive behavior, as seen in the line "Fear alone burns the alcohol," and they use the singer's words to fuel their own aggression, as seen in "Sweating it out as you rip the words right from my mouth."
The chorus of the song features a plea from the singer for their partner to take back hurtful words and not to say things they cannot take back. However, the song ends with the realization that there is no going back from the hurt that has already been caused and both parties will continue to hurt each other until they are both in pain. The final lines, "Bend this back until both of us hurt," suggests that the singer is resigned to their fate and the cycle of pain will continue until they both hit rock bottom.
Line by Line Meaning
You're driving me to this
The actions of the other person are leading me to feel a certain way.
I am just the passenger
I am not in control of the situation.
Bend it back until we're hurt
Continuing to push an issue until it causes emotional pain.
Deny it, but I know
Despite the other person's denial, I am aware of what is truly happening.
Deny it, but we both
Even though we both may deny it, we still know what is happening.
We both know what's going on
Both parties are aware of the underlying issues and what is happening.
Different tune the same old song
Although the specifics may be different, it is a recurring issue in the relationship.
Fear alone burns the alcohol
The feelings of fear are so intense that it creates a physical reaction in the body.
Sweating it out as you rip the words Right from my mouth
The other person is forcing me to speak my mind despite my reluctance.
Don't say that
I don't want to hear what you're about to say.
Come on you take that back
Asking the other person to retract their statement.
There's no going back from here
We have reached a point of no return in our relationship.
Pull us over, come on and let me out
I want to end the conflict and exit the situation.
I think we have both heard enough
The arguments have exhausted both parties and it's time to stop.
Bend this back until both of us hurt
Continuing to argue until both parties are emotionally hurt.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jamie Hartman, Audra Mae, Dennis Matkosky
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