Originally the trio of Bardo Martinez, Eduardo Arenas and Gabriel Villa and… Read Full Bio ↴Originally the trio of Bardo Martinez, Eduardo Arenas and Gabriel Villa and now a quartet with Carlos Arévalo, Chicano Batman themselves as ethnomusicologists and say that they draw upon a broad range of 60s and 70s influences. Oliver Wang describes their music as "a mesh of Brazilian bossa nova and samba with spacey psychedelia with slow jam soul with surf rock cumbia."

Passed You By
Chicano Batman Lyrics

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And every time you step outside the door
You wanted more
You're mad because you didn't get as high

And every time you step outside the gate
You get irate
You're mad because euphoria passed you by
Passed you by

Passed you by

(Passed you by)
Ooh darlin' doll nobody can hold me back
(Passed you by)
Today may not be my day but tomorrow will never lack
(Passed you by)
Watch me as I ride this wave home darlin'
(Passed you by)
Feel me as I reach the mountain top

And now it's time for you to leave the stage
Jump in your cage
You're mad because you didn't get as high

And now it's time for you to find a path
Just do the math
You're mad because euphoria passed you by
Passed you by
Passed you by

(Passed you by)
And here I am watching the hawks fly
(Passed you by)
Breathing the air feeling the sky
(Passed you by)
'Cause' there ain't no place I'd rather be
(Passed you by)
On top of the mountain feeling free!

(Passed you by)

(Passed you by)
(Passed you by)

Overall Meaning

In the song "Passed You By" by Chicano Batman, the lyrics speak to the feeling of being left behind while others soar. The first verse sets the stage of someone who consistently wants more out of life, but despite their efforts, they feel they have missed out on achieving a higher state of euphoria. The frustration and anger are apparent as the lyrics say, "You're mad because you didn't get as high." The chorus repeats the key phrase "Passed you by" as if to drive home the point that the person feels left behind while others have moved on.

The second verse takes on a different perspective, with the singer addressing the person directly, telling them it's time to leave the spotlight and find a different path. The lyrics become more motivating, with the phrase "Just do the math" suggesting that the person needs to take a more calculated approach to their goals. The chorus repeats again, but this time, the lyrics take on a more positive tone. The singer describes feeling free and on top of the world, watching the hawks fly and breathing in the air.

Overall, the song's message is about perseverance and finding your own path to success. The lyrics suggest that while it may feel like euphoria has passed you by, it's never too late to find your own way and achieve your goals.

Line by Line Meaning

And every time you step outside the door
Whenever you leave your home

You wanted more
You desired something more than what you already have

You're mad because you didn't get as high
You're upset because you didn't reach the level of happiness or pleasure that you anticipated

And every time you step outside the gate
Whenever you exit a controlled or restricted environment

You get irate
You become angry or irritated

You're mad because euphoria passed you by
You're frustrated because you missed out on a moment of great happiness or excitement

Passed you by
You missed your chance

Ooh darlin' doll nobody can hold me back
You feel unstoppable and no one can restrict or hinder your progress

Today may not be my day but tomorrow will never lack
Even if today is not good, tomorrow will always bring opportunities

Watch me as I ride this wave home darlin'
See me succeed and make progress easily

Feel me as I reach the mountain top
Experience my joy and accomplishment as I reach my goal

And now it's time for you to leave the stage
It's time for you to step out of the spotlight

Jump in your cage
Return to a place of confinement or restriction

You're mad because you didn't get as high
You're upset because you didn't reach the level of happiness or pleasure that you anticipated

And now it's time for you to find a path
It's time for you to determine your next steps or goals

Just do the math
Follow a logical thought process to reach your goals

You're mad because euphoria passed you by
You're frustrated because you missed out on a moment of great happiness or excitement

Passed you by
You missed your chance

And here I am watching the hawks fly
I am enjoying the beauty of nature and feeling free

Breathing the air feeling the sky
Experiencing the fullness of life and freedom

'Cause' there ain't no place I'd rather be
Expressing contentment with where you are in life

On top of the mountain feeling free!
Feeling a sense of accomplishment and freedom on reaching my goal

(Passed you by)
You missed your chance

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Bardo Martinez, Carlos Arevalo, Eduardo Arenas, Gabriel Jose Villa

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