Coins In A Fountain
Passenger Lyrics


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Fear is dark but my love is a lantern
Shining up like coins in a fountain
Hope is a tree sitting on a mountain where the grass don't grow
There's a sad old sea but my love is an island
Wild and free like the hills in the highlands
Hope is a breeze that brings me back to dry land
Where the flowers grow
Love is a baby born
Love is the last unicorn
Love is the only song I'll sing

Hate is a poison
Love is a remedy
Singing out like the sweetest of melodies
Hope is a ghost in the deepest of memories
Stronger than ten of me
Fear is the enemy
In the dark and it creeps like a shark
In the coldest sea
In the deepest part but
Hope is the beat in the oldest heart
A hand in a hand and a brand new start

Love is a fireside
Warm on the coldest of nights
Love is the only song I'll sing, oh

Love is the truest of words and
Love is the last winter bird and
Love is the only song I'll sing

Oh I'll sing
'Til I can't sing no more




Oh I'll sing
Til my throat is sore

Overall Meaning

In "Coins In A Fountain", Passenger contrasts love and hope with the negative emotions of fear and hate. The song starts by acknowledging the darkness of fear, but then highlights the power of love, which is like a lantern shining bright. Hope is compared to a tree on a mountain, which is strong and stable, and can overcome any adversity. This is juxtaposed with a sad old sea, which is a metaphor for being stuck in negative emotions. However, love can function as an island, separating us from these emotions, and allowing us to be wild and free like the hills in the highlands. Hope is also compared to a breeze that brings us to dry land, where the flowers grow.


Passenger contrasts hate as a poison, and love as a remedy, which is like a melody that can lift our spirits. Hope is also described as strong enough to overcome our worst fears - even stronger than ten of us. Fear is characterized as an enemy that creeps like a shark in deep, cold waters. Nevertheless, hope is like a beat that pulsates in the oldest of hearts and signifies the beginning of something new. Finally, love is compared to a fireside, which is warm even on the coldest of nights. This is the only song that Passenger will sing - a testament to the power of love and hope over fear and hate.


Line by Line Meaning

Fear is dark but my love is a lantern
Even though fear can be dark and overwhelming, my love shines bright and illuminates my path like a lantern.


Shining up like coins in a fountain
My love radiates like the gleaming coins thrown into a fountain, bringing hope and good fortune.


Hope is a tree sitting on a mountain where the grass don't grow
Hope is resilient and steadfast like a tree that grows on a barren, rocky mountain where nothing else can survive.


There's a sad old sea but my love is an island
Despite the vastness and sadness that may be present in the world like an endless sea, my love stands strong and separate like an island, providing safety and comfort.


Wild and free like the hills in the highlands
My love is untamed and unrestricted like the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands.


Hope is a breeze that brings me back to dry land
Just as a refreshing breeze can guide a ship back to shore, hope can reignite my motivation and lead me out of despair.


Where the flowers grow
Hope leads to growth, beauty and new beginnings, like the growth of flowers in fertile soil.


Love is a baby born
Love is pure and innocent, like the birth of a precious newborn baby.


Love is the last unicorn
Love is magical and rare, like the mythical creature of a unicorn that is believed to be the last in existence.


Love is the only song I'll sing
My devotion to love is unwavering and steadfast, and I will continue to sing its praises.


Hate is a poison
Hate is toxic and harmful, damaging both the target and those who hold onto it.


Love is a remedy
Love can heal and soothe the wounds caused by hate, restoring balance and peace.


Singing out like the sweetest of melodies
Love and positivity are contagious, spreading joy like a beautiful melody.


Hope is a ghost in the deepest of memories
Even in the darkest of moments or memories, hope lingers like a haunting spirit, reminding us that things can get better.


Stronger than ten of me
Hope is powerful and unyielding, capable of withstanding even the toughest of situations, like ten of myself combined.


Fear is the enemy
Fear can hold us back and prevent us from living our lives to the fullest, making it our adversary.


In the dark and it creeps like a shark
Fear can lurk in the shadows, haunting us like a predatory shark lurking in the depths of the ocean.


In the coldest sea
Our fears can be magnified and intensified when we are in unfamiliar and uncomfortable environments, much like the frigid waters of a cold sea.


In the deepest part but
Even at our most vulnerable and exposed, we can take comfort in knowing that we can overcome our fears and hardships.


Hope is the beat in the oldest heart
Hope can stir even in the oldest, most withered hearts, providing a lifeline and a renewed sense of purpose.


A hand in a hand and a brand new start
With the support and help of others, we can find a fresh beginning and rebuild our lives, like two hands clasped together in unity.


Love is a fireside
Love is warm and comforting, just like a cozy fireside that provides a haven from the cold and dark.


Warm on the coldest of nights
Love can light up even the darkest and coldest of moments, bringing solace and peace.


Love is the truest of words
Love is an expression of the purest emotions and sentiments, coming from the deepest and truest parts of ourselves.


Love is the last winter bird
Love provides a glimmer of hope and beauty even when all seems lost, like the last bird brave enough to stay through the harsh winter.


Oh I'll sing
Through the ups and downs of life, I will continue to sing my song of love and hope.


'Til I can't sing no more
I will never give up on my dedication to love and hope, singing until my last breath.


Til my throat is sore
I will pour all of myself into my song, until I am physically unable to sing anymore.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael David Rosenberg

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shezad

Lyrics

Well, fear is dark, but my love is a lantern
Shining up like coins in a fountain
Hope is a tree sitting on a mountain
Where the grass don't grow

There's a sad old sea, but my love is an island
Wild and free like the hills in the highlands
Here's a breeze that brings me back to dry land
Where the flowers grow

And love is a baby born
And love is the last unicorn
And love is the only song I'll sing

Well, hate is a poison, love is a remedy
Singing out like sweetest of melodies
Hope is a ghost in the deepest of memories
Stronger than ten of me, fear is the enemy

In the dark, and it creeps like a shark
In the coldest sea, the deepest part
Hope is the beat in the oldest heart
Hand in a hand in a brand new start

Love is a fireside
Warm on the coldest of nights, and
Love is the only song I'll sing all night

Love is the truest of words, and
Love is the last winter bird, and
Love is the only song I'll sing

Oh, I'll sing
'Til I can't sing, no more
Oh, I'll sing
'Til my throat is sore, oh, no



Valentin Marian

Monede într-o fântână
Ei bine, frica este întunecată,
dar dragostea mea este un felinar
Strălucind ca monedele într-o fântână
Speranța este un copac așezat pe un munte
Acolo unde iarba nu crește
Există o mare veche și tristă
dar dragostea mea este o insulă
Sălbatic și liber ca dealurile din munți
Iată o adiere care mă readuce pe uscat
Unde cresc florile
Și dragostea este un copil născut
Și dragostea este ultimul unicorn
Și dragostea este singura melodie pe care o voi cânta
Ei bine, ura este o otravă, iubirea este un remediu
Cântând ca cea mai dulce dintre melodii
Speranța este o fantomă în cele mai adânci amintiri
Mai puternic decât zece dintre mine
frica este inamicul
În întuneric și se târăște ca un rechin
În marea cea mai rece, cea mai adâncă
Speranța este bătaia din cea mai bătrână inimă
Mână în mână într-un nou început
Dragostea este un focar
Cald în nopțile cele mai reci și
Dragostea este singura melodie
pe care o voi cânta toată noaptea
Dragostea este cel mai adevărat dintre cuvinte și
Dragostea este ultima pasăre de iarnă și
Dragostea este singura melodie pe care o voi cânta
Oh, voi cânta
Până nu mai pot cânta, nu mai mult
Oh, voi cânta
Până mă doare gâtul, oh, nu Tradusă cu ajutorul dicționarului on-line, cu cele mai calde mulțumiri!



Juan Marjieh

Fear is dark but my love is a lantern
Shining up like coins in a fountain
Hope is a tree sitting on a mountain where the grass don’t grow
There’s a sad old sea but my love is an island
Wild and free like the hills in the highlands
Hope is a breeze that brings me back to dry land
Where the flowers grow

Love is a baby born
Love is the last unicorn
Love is the only song i’ll sing

Hate is a poison
Love is a remedy
Singing out like the sweetest of melodies
Hope is a ghost in the deepest of memories
Stronger than ten of me
Fear is the enemy
In the dark and it creeps like a shark
In the coldest sea
In the deepest part but
Hope is the beat in the oldest heart
A hand in a hand and a brand new start

Love is a fireside
Warm on the coldest of nights
Love is the only song I’ll sing
Love is the truest of words
Love is the last winter birds
Love is the only song I’ll sing

Oh I’ll sing
Til I can’t sing no more
Oh I’ll sing
Til my throat is sore



All comments from YouTube:

shezad

Lyrics

Well, fear is dark, but my love is a lantern
Shining up like coins in a fountain
Hope is a tree sitting on a mountain
Where the grass don't grow

There's a sad old sea, but my love is an island
Wild and free like the hills in the highlands
Here's a breeze that brings me back to dry land
Where the flowers grow

And love is a baby born
And love is the last unicorn
And love is the only song I'll sing

Well, hate is a poison, love is a remedy
Singing out like sweetest of melodies
Hope is a ghost in the deepest of memories
Stronger than ten of me, fear is the enemy

In the dark, and it creeps like a shark
In the coldest sea, the deepest part
Hope is the beat in the oldest heart
Hand in a hand in a brand new start

Love is a fireside
Warm on the coldest of nights, and
Love is the only song I'll sing all night

Love is the truest of words, and
Love is the last winter bird, and
Love is the only song I'll sing

Oh, I'll sing
'Til I can't sing, no more
Oh, I'll sing
'Til my throat is sore, oh, no

sebastian rodriguez

Thanks bro for the lyrics, Well done!

shezad

@sebastian rodriguez 🥰

Missy Ishiodu

Thank you for the lyrics

shezad

@Missy Ishiodu 😍

Elena Tran

It is really catchy , the first time i have heard this song i was shocked by the melody it's absolutely amazing!!!!

Hamza Naseem

The most underrated song in many years

Rio Aditya Khalid

It's okay bro, only the best people Will listen this great masterpiece ❤️

Paulimar Steffani Díaz Cancelado

@Rio Aditya Khalid What a beautiful truth

samuel okorafor

True

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