Passionfruit
Mabel Lyrics


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Seein' you got ritualistic
Cleansin' my soul of addiction for now
'Cause I'm fallin' apart
Tension
Between us just like picket fences
You got issues that I won't mention for now
'Cause we're fallin' apart

Passionate from miles away
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you, no, no
Passionate from miles away
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you, no, no
Listen
Harder buildin' trust from a distance
I think we should rule out commitment for now
'Cause we're fallin' apart
Leavin' (leavin')
You're just doing that to get even
Don't pick up the pieces, just leave it for now
They keep fallin' apart
Passionate from miles away (passionate from miles away)
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you, no, no
Passionate from miles away (passionate from miles away)
Passive with the things you say




Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you, no, no

Overall Meaning

The opening verse of Mabel's song “Passionfruit” suggests that the singer is reflecting on a past relationship that was full of struggles, but also a sense of intense passion. The lyrics imply that the relationship was almost obsessive and ritualistic, as if the two people involved could not resist each other despite their issues. The mention of “cleansing my soul of addiction” suggests that the singer was perhaps dealing with some personal demons at the time, and the relationship was a way of escaping from them. However, the dynamic between the two people was not sustainable, and they ultimately fell apart due to their differences and unresolved problems.


The chorus repeats the phrase “passionate from miles away,” which could mean that even when the two people were not physically together, they felt a strong emotional connection. The singer implies that she has moved on from her old ways, but also acknowledges that she cannot blame her ex-partner for their troubles. The second verse suggests that the singer is contemplating whether or not to pursue a new relationship, but is hesitant to commit due to her past experiences. She recognizes that building trust is hard, and decides that it might be best to avoid making any long-term commitments until she is sure it is the right thing to do.


Line by Line Meaning

Listen
Pay attention to what I'm about to say


Seein' you got ritualistic
You have a routine, a pattern in the way you act


Cleansin' my soul of addiction for now
Being with you has helped me let go of my addictive habits


'Cause I'm fallin' apart
I'm struggling and going through a difficult time


Tension
There's tension between us


Between us just like picket fences
The tension is like a barrier between us


You got issues that I won't mention for now
You have problems that I'm choosing not to bring up at this moment


'Cause we're fallin' apart
Our relationship is deteriorating


Passionate from miles away
We may be far apart, but our connection is still strong


Passive with the things you say
You're not very expressive or passionate in your communication with me


Passin' up on my old ways
I'm trying to change and leave behind my old habits


I can't blame you, no, no
I don't hold you responsible for my choices


Listen
Again, please pay attention


Harder buildin' trust from a distance
It's difficult to trust each other when we're far apart


I think we should rule out commitment for now
We should decide not to make any long-term commitments right now


'Cause we're fallin' apart
Our relationship is still deteriorating


Leavin' (leavin')
You're leaving me


You're just doing that to get even
You're leaving as a way of getting back at me


Don't pick up the pieces, just leave it for now
Don't try to repair the relationship, just leave it be


They keep fallin' apart
The relationship keeps getting worse


Passionate from miles away (passionate from miles away)
Repeating what I said before, our connection is still strong despite the distance


Passive with the things you say
Again, you're not very expressive in your communication


Passin' up on my old ways
I'm continuing to try and leave my old habits behind


I can't blame you, no, no
Once again, I don't hold you responsible for my choices




Writer(s): Aubrey Graham, Nana Bediako Rogues, Noah Shebib

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Kelvis Arrieche

[Verse 1]
Listen
Seein' you got ritualistic
Cleansin' my soul of addiction for now
'Cause I'm fallin' apart
Tension
Between us just like picket fences
You got issues that I won't mention for now
'Cause we're fallin' apart

[Chorus]
Passionate from miles away
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you, no, no
Passionate from miles away
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you, no, no

[Verse 2]
Listen
Harder buildin' trust from a distance
I think we should rule out commitment for now
'Cause we're fallin' apart
Leavin' (leavin')
You're just doing that to get even
Don't pick up the pieces, just leave it for now
They keep fallin' apart

[Chorus]
Passionate from miles away (passionate from miles away)
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you, no, no
Passionate from miles away (passionate from miles away)
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you, no, no



All comments from YouTube:

Erick Ximenes

Mabel & Drake both have similar sounds, they would do an amazing collab & i love both of them so much

queen V

Yes

DeyontaHopkins Official

Erick Ximenes I believe she’s signed to OVO. I may be wrong though too but Drake play’s her music a lot on OVO radio.

Chris Benjamin

in what way does that make u think that

Kaylee Hemsley

ScaryHours ahaha fuck off

OhMyTekTime

Kaylee Hemsley you look like Donald Trump

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Kelvis Arrieche

[Verse 1]
Listen
Seein' you got ritualistic
Cleansin' my soul of addiction for now
'Cause I'm fallin' apart
Tension
Between us just like picket fences
You got issues that I won't mention for now
'Cause we're fallin' apart

[Chorus]
Passionate from miles away
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you, no, no
Passionate from miles away
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you, no, no

[Verse 2]
Listen
Harder buildin' trust from a distance
I think we should rule out commitment for now
'Cause we're fallin' apart
Leavin' (leavin')
You're just doing that to get even
Don't pick up the pieces, just leave it for now
They keep fallin' apart

[Chorus]
Passionate from miles away (passionate from miles away)
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you, no, no
Passionate from miles away (passionate from miles away)
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you, no, no

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MAX

thank u, next

Aisle

She makes any song sound so damn good. I prefer this than the original <3

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