Passing Me By
N.W.A. Biz Markie The Pharcyde Black Moon Masta Ace The D.O.C. Dj Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Princ Lyrics
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The lyrics of "Passing Me By" by N.W.A., Biz Markie, The Pharcyde, Black Moon, Masta Ace, The D.O.C., Dj Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Princ express the solitary struggle of a young individual trying to express themselves but finding it difficult to do so. The verses describe the pain and loneliness of being unable to find someone who can understand and share the emotions they have. The songwriter questions why they are staying alone and not being able to find a partner to hold and share their feelings with. The song talks about how the person has a lot to share but no one seems to care, and how they reminisce about the good times that have passed them by.
The chorus of the song features an iconic sample from The Doors' "The Crystal Ship", which goes "They're just passing me by, they're just passing me by". This represents the sense of missed opportunities and missed connections that the songwriter is feeling. The song speaks to a feeling that many people experience at some point in their lives, of feeling like they are not being recognized by the people around them despite their efforts to express themselves.
Overall, "Passing Me By" is a poignant song of youthful longing, regret and feelings of missed opportunities that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt isolated or disconnected.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm 21 my life has just begun.
I am young and have my entire life ahead of me.
but already I'm in pain.
Despite my youth, I am experiencing emotional pain.
I feel like I'm insane.
My emotions and thoughts are causing me to feel crazy.
I don't know how I could express myself.
I struggle to find words to articulate my feelings.
the words are hard to find.
It is difficult for me to find the right words to express my emotions.
I cannot clear my mind....
My mind is constantly cluttered and I cannot seem to find clarity.
each night I sit at home.
I spend my nights alone, with my thoughts.
I cannot find an explanation.
I do not understand why I feel the way I do.
what is it about me that is making me stay alone?....
I wonder what about myself is causing me to be alone.
every day I think about how it could be.
I frequently daydream about how my life could be different.
with somebody to hold.
If I had a romantic partner, I would feel comforted and less alone.
so I wouldn't feel so cold.
Having someone to hold would alleviate the emotional coldness and loneliness I feel.
is there no one to share my feelings with?
I feel like I have no one to confide in and share my emotions with.
'cause I've got a lot to share.
I have a lot of emotions and thoughts bottled up inside me that I need to express.
but no one seems to care.
I feel like no one is interested in hearing what I have to say or empathizing with me.
there was a time when I felt alive.
I remember a time when I felt happy and fulfilled.
somehow those good times have passed me by.
Unfortunately, those happy moments are no longer a part of my life.
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