Rolling Stone
Passenger(패신저) Lyrics
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Sometimes I’m sure I never will
She said it’s ‘cause I’m always moving
I never notice ‘cause I never stand still
Sometimes I feel like I’m falling
Falling fast and falling free
She said "My darling you’re not falling,
But I fear I’ve grown a rolling stone inside of me
She said "Oh don’t you know
The rolling stones stop at the sea,
And that’s where I’ll be."
Sometimes I’m sure I know no one
A thousand faces but no names
She said "My love you do know someone,
Oh and I know you back just the same."
"But I’m scared," I said, "what if this stone don’t slow down?"
"Oh just be aware," she said
"What goes up will come down
And when you do I’ll be around."
Oh when I’ve dragged this rolling stone across this land
I’ll make sure I leave this stone in her hand
For we both know too well, the rolling stones turn into sand
If they don’t find a place to stand
Passenger's Rolling Stone is a song about the uncertainties in life and the restlessness that ensues. The song speaks of times when the singer feels like they are going nowhere and other times when they are sure that they never will. The person they are talking to attributes this feeling to always being on the move and never standing still long enough to notice. The song then transitions into a discussion about falling and flying. The singer expresses their fear that they have grown a rolling stone inside of them, to which the other person responds by saying that the rolling stones stop at the sea, which is where they will be.
This message can be taken in different ways, but at its core, it speaks to the idea of finding a place to belong, somewhere to stand still. Everyone may feel like they are rolling stones at some point in their lives, constantly on the move, not really belonging anywhere, and searching for a sense of belonging. The other person in the song tells the singer not to worry too much about the rolling stone and to be aware that what goes up will come down. When the singer finally slows down and is ready to stop, the other person promises to be there for them.
Overall, the song Rolling Stone is a beautiful reminder that life is a journey with many uncertainties, but it is essential to find a place to stand still along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel I'm going nowhere
I often feel like I'm not going anywhere in life.
Sometimes I'm sure I never will
Sometimes I doubt my ability to succeed or achieve my goals.
She said it's 'cause I'm always moving
Someone once told me that my lack of progress is because I'm constantly in motion and not taking the time to stand still and assess my situation.
I never notice 'cause I never stand still
I'm always on the move that I fail to notice my lack of progress.
Sometimes I feel like I'm falling
I sometimes feel like I'm spiraling out of control.
Falling fast and falling free
I feel like I'm losing my grip and don't know what to do.
She said "My darling you're not falling
Someone close to me comforted me by letting me know that I'm not really failing.
Always looked like you were flying to me."
To them, I appear to be successful and thriving.
But I fear I've grown a rolling stone inside of me
Despite the positive words, I'm afraid that I'm carrying my weight around with me everywhere I go, and it's slowing me down.
She said "Oh don't you know
She reminded me that the metaphorical rolling stone is temporary.
The rolling stones stop at the sea,
The rolling stones come to a halt eventually, just like waves at the shore.
And that's where I'll be."
Mostly, she'll have my back when I slow down.
Sometimes I'm sure I know no one
There are moments when I feel like I don't have anyone around me.
A thousand faces but no names
I see many people all the time, but I never bother to learn their names.
She said "My love you do know someone,
Someone I trust reassured me that I'm not entirely alone.
Oh and I know you back just the same."
This person knows me well and has my back just as I do for them.
"But I'm scared," I said, "what if this stone don't slow down?"
I expressed concern to this person that this rolling stone inside of me might never stop.
"Oh just be aware," she said
My friend told me to be conscious of my metaphorical rolling stone and its impact.
"What goes up will come down
What goes up eventually comes down.
And when you do I'll be around."
They promised they would still be there for me when I inevitably slow down.
Oh when I've dragged this rolling stone across this land
When I've carried my burden all around the world.
I'll make sure I leave this stone in her hand
When I finally stop moving, I'll ensure that this person is the one who receives the metaphorical stone.
For we both know too well, the rolling stones turn into sand
We know so well that such burdens are temporary.
If they don't find a place to stand
If these burdens don't find a final resting place to cease rolling, they'll turn into useless sand.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL DAVID ROSENBERG
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Said Sinno
Sometimes I feel I’m going nowhere
Sometimes I’m sure I never will
She said it’s ‘cos I’m always moving
I never notice ‘cos I never stand still
Sometimes I feel like I’m falling
Falling fast and falling free
She said my darling you’re not falling
Always looked like you were flying to me
But I fear I’ve grown a rolling stone inside of me
She said oh don’t you know
The rolling stones stop at the sea
And that’s where I’ll be
Sometimes I’m sure I know no one
A thousand faces but no names
She said my love you do know someone
Oh and i know you back just the same
But I’m scared I said, what if this stone don’t slow down
Oh just be aware she said
What goes up will come down
And when you do I’ll be around
Oh when I’ve dragged this rolling stone across this land
I’ll make sure I leave this stone in her hand
For we both know too well the rolling stones turn in to sand
If they don’t find a place to stand
Victor C
This song is very nicely layered and has a nice catchy rhythm and chorus. However reading the lyrics as the song plays, it's a great short story of how this man has a solid foundation in his wife, who is by his side and always supportive and loving, no matter how unsure he is of himself and how many doubts he has.
Young Towser
relax dude! 😂
Isabel Harrison
Songs that actually mean something are so refreshing. Thank you so much for making this wonderful music!
Sad
I know I cry listening to half his songs mainly let her go
Zalfred Mfon
I love every piece from this man
Maria Koleva
Passenger, I have a question. I’ve heard most of your songs and I keep on listening to them but I’m still wondering - how could you gain so much wisdom and share it in such a beautiful way?
Zalfred Mfon
You read my mind right there mam'am
Neeta Nagi
My sentiments exactly🌹🌹.
Cailin Zwarts
Allow me, I think it's mostly about keeping a diary with all your thoughts, and of course it helps to be that type of person. You might want to be like Passenger but perhaps your personalities don't match up. All you have to be in order to gain wisdom is yourself, and keeping important thoughts helps a lot with figuring that out.
Much love, and keep on listening to this music, it's great!!
Davie Tambala
Passenger my favorite musician. When am down I just listen to his songs, it elavates my mood.