Passenger
Harmful Lyrics


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My senses open wide
Thoughts are wondering if I'll spend the day
Higher than high
Fed up with the daily grind
I'm trying to ease my mind
With something I couldn't find
Silently it comes back to me
There's no more "wait and see"
How could I know
You 'd keep on touching my soul
Who's on your side
I guess the one who was always denied
Never meant no harm
I was just using my charm
All I need is you
All I feel is you
When I shut my eyes I see a thousand faces smile
Crushed on the waxy you are
While we disappear in a dream
I'm stuck right in between
This place I never used to like
Riding on the passenger side
I wear a chain
Upon my wrist that bears no name
Lost inside
Didn't sign up with my pride
You were the only one
I felt safe when there was no sun
All I need is you
All I feel is you
Wind up like the wreck you hide
Behind that mask of your disguise




Never used to like
Riding on the passenger side

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Harmful's song "Passenger" seem to explore the idea of seeking refuge in someone else, in a world that can be quite chaotic and challenging. The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer is trying to escape from the daily grind and ease their mind. However, they seem to be struggling to find solace, until they find someone who touches their soul. The lyrics indicate that the singer may have been using their charm to find temporary respite in others, and that they may have been denied this sort of connection in the past. But now, they have found someone who makes them feel safe even when the sun isn't shining.


The references to wearing a chain with no name and being lost inside suggest that the singer may have been feeling lost or trapped, until they found someone who helped them feel more grounded. As the song progresses, we see the singer expressing their feelings of closeness to this person, and a sense of being unable to escape their grip. The lyrics "all I need is you, all I feel is you" suggest that the singer has found a kind of sanctuary in this person, and that they may not want to let go of that feeling. However, the references to being stuck in between and riding on the passenger side indicate that the singer may still be struggling to find their place in the world, and that they are relying on this person to help them navigate their way.


Overall, the lyrics of "Passenger" seem to be about finding connection and safety in a world where both can be hard to come by. The singer is seeking something that will calm their mind and lift them up, and they find that refuge in someone else. The lyrics suggest that while they have found a measure of peace, they are still searching for a sense of purpose and direction in their life. The idea of the passenger side suggests that the singer is still trying to find their way, and that they may need someone else to help guide them there.


Line by Line Meaning

My senses open wide
I am alert and attentive


Thoughts are wondering if I'll spend the day
I am uncertain about how I will pass my time


Higher than high
I am euphoric


Fed up with the daily grind
I am tired of the routine


I'm trying to ease my mind
I am attempting to calm my thoughts


With something I couldn't find
With a solution that was elusive


Silently it comes back to me
The answer arrives in my mind without noise


There's no more "wait and see"
There is no more delay


How could I know
I am confused because I did not anticipate


You 'd keep on touching my soul
You would have such an impact on me emotionally


Who's on your side
Who supports you


I guess the one who was always denied
The one who was never given a chance


Never meant no harm
I never intended to cause harm


I was just using my charm
I was only employing my persuasive abilities


All I need is you
All I require is your presence


All I feel is you
All I sense is you


When I shut my eyes I see a thousand faces smile
When I close my eyes, I imagine many people happy


Crushed on the waxy you are
You resemble a candle that has melted down


While we disappear in a dream
As we vanish in a fantasy


I'm stuck right in between
I am in the middle of a dilemma


This place I never used to like
I had never enjoyed this location


Riding on the passenger side
Seated on the passenger seat


I wear a chain
I wear a bracelet


Upon my wrist that bears no name
On my arm with no engraving


Lost inside
I feel confused and uncertain


Didn't sign up with my pride
I did not agree with my ego


You were the only one
You were the sole person


I felt safe when there was no sun
I felt secure during the darkness


Wind up like the wreck you hide
You end up like the catastrophe you conceal


Behind that mask of your disguise
Behind your deceptive facade


Never used to like
I did not use to appreciate


Riding on the passenger side
Being seated on the passenger's seat




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