Passenger
Heart's On Fire Lyrics


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Well I don't know how and I don't know why
When something's living well you can't say die
You feel like laughing but you start to cry
I don't know how and I don't know why

I don't have many and I don't have much
In fact I don't have any but I got enough
Cause I know those eyes and I know that touch
I don't have many and I don't have much

but oh darling my heart's on fire
Oh darling my heart's on fire
Oh darling my heart's on fire
For you

Well I don't know where and I don't know when
But I know we'll be lovers again
I'll see you someday before the end
I don't know where and I don't know when

but oh darling my heart's on fire
Oh darling my heart's on fire
Oh darling my heart's on fire
For you

'Cause only love songs will break your heart
'Cause only love songs will break your heart
'Cause only love songs will break your heart

Oh darlin' my hearts on fire
Oh darlin' my hearts on fire
Oh darlin' my hearts on fire
Oh darlin' my hearts on fire
Oh darlin' my hearts on fire
Oh darlin' my hearts on fire
Oh darlin' my hearts on fire




Oh darlin' my hearts on fire
For you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Heart's On Fire's "Passenger" speak about the intense emotions that arise in a relationship. The first verse talks about the conflicting feelings of happiness and sadness that one can experience when everything seems to be going well but still feels like they're missing something. The second verse refers to the fact that the singer doesn't have much, but what they do have is enough because they have the love of the person they're addressing. The chorus repeats the line "Oh darlin' my heart's on fire" over and over again, highlighting the intense passion the singer feels for their partner.


The third verse speaks of the uncertainty of not knowing when or where they'll see each other again but having faith that they will be together as lovers. The bridge talks about the power of love songs, how they could break your heart, but at the same time, they can express the intensity of your emotions.


Overall, "Passenger" is a song about the overwhelming force of love and how it can both bring intense joy and intense pain. It speaks about the power it has in shaping our lives and how it can sustain us even in difficult times.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I don't know how and I don't know why
I am uncertain of the reasons behind my current state


When something's living well you can't say die
It is difficult to accept the conclusion of something that is thriving


You feel like laughing but you start to cry
Sometimes, you can't help but let your emotions get the better of you


I don't have many and I don't have much
I have very few things in my possession


In fact I don't have any but I got enough
Despite not having much, I am content with what I do have


Cause I know those eyes and I know that touch
The mere sight and sensation of a certain someone is enough for me


Well I don't know where and I don't know when
I am unsure of the specifics regarding a certain event


But I know we'll be lovers again
I am certain that we will rekindle our romantic involvement in the future


I'll see you someday before the end
Before everything is said and done, I will lay eyes on you one more time


'Cause only love songs will break your heart
Songs about love are the only ones that have the ability to deeply affect you


Oh darlin' my hearts on fire
My passion for you burns brightly


For you
You are the subject of my intense emotions




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@Lily.valkyrie

"well I don't know how and I don't know why... but when something's living that you cant see die,

you feel like loving but you start to cry....

I don't have many and I don't have much..

'cause I Know those eyes and I Know that touch.."


yeah thanks for ripping and crushing emotions into a million peices.. geez passenger stop being amazing



@droplets9054

"Hearts On Fire"

Well I don't know how and I don't know why
But when something's living well you can't say die
You feel like laughing but you start to cry
I don't know how and I don't know why

Well I don't have many and I don't have much
In fact I don't have any but I've got enough
'Cause I know those eyes and I know that touch
I don't have many and I don't have much

But oh darling my heart's on fire
Oh darling my heart's on fire
Oh darling my heart's on fire
For you

Well I don't know where and I don't know when
But I know we'll be lovers again
I'll see you some day before the end
I don't know where and I don't know when

Oh darling my heart's on fire
Oh darling my heart's on fire
Oh darling my heart's on fire

You know those love songs break your heart (Ha-a-a-a)
You know those love songs break your heart (Ha-a-a-a)
You know those love songs break your heart (Ha-a-a-a)

Oh darling my heart's on fire
Oh darling my heart's on fire
Oh darling my heart's on fire
Oh darling my heart's on fire
Oh darling my heart's on fire
Oh darling my heart's on fire
Oh darling my heart's on fire
Oh darling my heart's on fire
For you
For you oh



All comments from YouTube:

@passengermusic

@cendrinerocher7032

wow ! Passenger in Google+
Should be more  :)
I like this song ♥

@olyakobruseva6004

still great and touching  =) 

@keynatyler4767

I love passenger

@massimilianobianchi9179

Go ahead... you are doing great!!! I will see you in Dublin for your concert in a few months. 

@karlalizethtrejoperez5428

I love it !!!!!! Passenger

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@ginahanley5548

I'm 62 years old and been a Passenger fan for 12 years. A true poet, artist, lyricist and musician. He sings with such emotion and touches my heart. I ❤ everything he puts out.

@barrymarcus9874

Hello Gina how are you doing?

@ginahanley5548

@@barrymarcus9874 As good as it gets.

@barrymarcus9874

@@ginahanley5548 Okay is nice meeting you here where are you from?

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