1. A Swedish alternative metal band including members of In
Flames. Now filed under Passenger (SWE).
2. A Brighton (UK) based alternative folk band.
3. A San José, Costa Rica hardcore/screamo band.
4. A Mesa, Arizona based acoustic rock band.
5. A rap artist from Texas.
6. An old alias of DJ Tiësto.
7. A Chicago-based instrumental rock band.
8. A psytrance project of MFG's Guy Zukrel.
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Passenger was formed in 1995 by Sten and Engelin. Both members wanted to do something that was not Thrash metal or Melodic death metal unlike the bands they played in. At its early stages the band was originally called "Cliff". Under the name Cliff they recorded two demos in Studio Fredman that were never released. After a break in the band and after Engelin was hired as a session guitarist for In Flames' Whoracle tour, Anders Fridén, the vocalist of In Flames showed interest in Passenger and joined the band.
In the year 2000 the band came back from its break and went on to record a demo. In 2001 the band recorded another demo in which early versions of the songs "Used", "In My Head", "Circus" and "Drowning City" were recorded. After a third demo the band finally recorded and released their debut album entitled Passenger. A video for "In Reverse" was also released.
Sten noted in February 2004 on their official website that they were in the process of recording their second album. However, since then, Fridén, lead vocalist of both Passenger and In Flames has been noted saying that he has very little time for the project, due to other commitments, and the group is currently on hold. In an interview with Fridén he stated that as soon as he gets a break from In Flames, he wants to get all the group together to record a second album for early 2010. This did however not happen as Anders continued touring with In Flames until October 2010 when they entered their studio to record their next album.
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The brainchild of 26-year-old Brighton born singer/songwriter Mike Rosenberg, Passenger is redefining the troubadour for the 21st century. Formerly a five-piece band, Passenger has now pared back to basics, quite literally bringing music to the streets on a series of lengthy busking journeys across Australia, America and the United Kingdom. A classic journeyman musician, cut from the same mould as Van Morrison, Neil Young and John Prine, Passenger has the unique ability to move from the humorous to heartbreaking with every song.
After a year spent crisscrossing the UK and US with his debut album Wicked Man’s Rest, Passenger’s markedly stripped down and soulful second album Wide Eyes Blind Love was brought to the public as it was created: on the road. Setting up on street corners across the UK and Australia, Passenger halted passers by in their hundreds; all connecting to the mellifluous tones and powerfully hewn lyrics emanating from this lone figure and his guitar. This is music as Passenger means it to be, unvarnished and honest, just pure talent and powerful tunes that tap straight into the heart of the crowd.
Struck by the dynamic freedom of the troubadour life, Passenger developed the grass roots method of Wide Eyes Blind Love into the germ of a new album. Impressively and entirely self funded through busking income, Passenger set about recording a series of collaborations with musical friends met along the way. Flight Of The Crow is the remarkable result of Passenger’s intrepid journey, with Australian artists Lior, Josh Pyke, Katie Noonan, Boy & Bear, Kate Miller Heidke, Philadelphia Grand Jury, Brian Campeau and Elana Stone, Matt Corby, Jess Chalker and Dead Letter Chorus all lending their voices to this serendipitous creative venture. Flight Of The Crow was recorded in Sydney’s famous BJB studios over February and March of 2010, and co-produced by Berkfinger (AKA Simon Berkleman from Philadelphia Grand Jury).
As a second album born of the road, Flight Of The Crow speaks to the compelling quality of Passenger’s music and the striking sincerity of his lyrics, both of which are matched by his dedication to this grass roots style of craftsmanship and collaboration. How utterly remarkable that a lone musician can travel the globe, and literally from the street, connect with some of Australia’s finest musical talents to produce a self-funded album. This is the stuff of legend, with Passenger clearly evoking the humble, hardworking creativity of the troubadours of old.
www.myspace.com/passengerofficial
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Passenger or PSNGR is an active hardcore/screamo band formed in San José, Costa Rica born in 2004. Their EP "Get OFF the Rails!" (tentative title) will be out in 20/01/09. Band members: Alejandro Pacheco (vocals & guitar), Grego Rojas (guitar), Andres Moraga (bass), Jose Vargas (drums). www.myspace.com/passenger
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Passenger the acoustic rock band was formed in late 2000. They have a large archive of both original music and cover songs. They released their first pressed album, entitled "Four Letter Word", in September 2004 on indie label Crop Circle Records.
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Passenger is an Austin, Texas based MC. Born in Massachusetts, he spent most of his younger days growing up in New York and Houston, Tx eventually moving to Austin, Tx in 1996 attending college to try his hand as a sound engineer. During these years, his musical versatility had him playing bass in an alternative rock band, singing in another side project, DJing house, jungle and hip hop music at various venues in Austin. Eventually he became a full time DJ for the reggae/ska/hiphop/punk band, Indofin, which he was a member for years touring the country. His love for hip hop provoked him to purchase an MPC and has been making beats and rhyming ever since. "The Brick In A Glass House", his debut album, contains production from Nozebleed, Lazerbeak (Doomtree), amongst others as well as his own and has guests from Austin's own Emcee, Justin Cook, Weezel, as well as a few others. Currently, you can find him playing shows around the Austin area and will begin to venturing out to other Texas cities. He is also working on putting together a live band to back him at shows and working on new material.
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Passenger is also an old alias of DJ Tiësto. Tiësto only produced 2 tracks under his old Passenger-alias: "Blackspin" and "F.A.H.", both appearing on a record released on Momentum Records in 1996.
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Passenger began winter of 2002 when guitarist dustin covert and bassist/vocalist david mata collaborated on the bands first full length "alive" an 8 song full length about a disoriented and dark but intriguing view of love and romance. the album explored dissonant melodies and agonizingly slow chord progressions with the use of mark sampson on drums and sam billen on piano. in 2003 passenger progressed to a four person line up with michael oberlin on drums and james demis on keyboards and sound and began to play various rock venues in chicago, illinois and used silent film to accompany their live performance. numerous line-up changes took effect during the next year and a half, but in 2005 the concrete line-up of Dustin Covert and David D'Antonio on guitars, David Mata on Bass and Samuel Vincent on drums was achieved. In winter of 2005 Passenger recorded "The Owls are Restless", a 2 hour and 40 minute concept record about an ancient war between owls and rabbits and was recorded and engineered by Steve Whitney in a warehouse in Aurora, Illinois. Shortly after the recording drummer Samuel Vincent tragically passed away. Without his talent and with the grief of losing a dear, dear friend the band decided it was impossible to continue performing the material or anything that involved Passenger. These unfortunate events occurred before "The Owls are Restless" was able to achieve any sort of record label attention, and when it finally did it was too late. The remaining musicians have continued creating in their band White Devil, named after the vintage moog synth/organ that Sam would play in collaboration with his drums in Passenger.
myspace.com/whitedevilchicago
Things That Stop You Dreaming
Passenger Lyrics
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Wont get to space cos I haven't got a rocket
But I've air in my lungs
Eyes in my sockets
And a heart that beats
Like a tap that leaks
In the night when you haven't got a plumber who can stop it
Jack in a box without a key to lock it
Cos the sea doesn't know my name
Yeah the boat may sink but I'm not gonna rock it
Cos the sea doesn't know my name
Well if you can't get what you love
You learn to love the things you've got
If you can't be what you want
You learn to be the things you're not
If you can't get what you need
You learn to need the things that stop you dreaming
All the things that stop you dreaming
Well I've got no ones word and no bodies promise
Not a lot to show but this book full of sonnets
And my liver may be fucked but my heart is honest
And my word is true
Like the sky is blue
In the summer time when everybody gets on it
Warm our skins and get sunburnt from it
And our eyes shine bright like a sky full of comets that shoot like silver trains
Yeah our eyes shine bright like a sky full of comets that shoot like silver trains
Well if you can't get what you love
You learn to love the things you've got
If you can't be what you want
You learn to be the things you're not
If you can't get what you need
You learn to need the things that stop you dreaming
All the things that stop you dreaming
Well if you can't get what you love
You learn to love the things you've got
If you can't be what you want
You learn to be the things you're not
If you can't get what you need
You learn to need the things that stop you dreaming
All the things that stop you dreaming
All the things that stop you dreaming
The lyrics of Passenger's Things That Stop You Dreaming touch upon the reality of not having everything one desires in life but still having enough to appreciate and be grateful for. The singer admits to not having money, not being able to go to space, and not having anyone to rely on. However, he finds hope and joy in the small things that he does have, such as air in his lungs, eyes in his sockets, and a heart that beats. He compares his heart's beat to a tap that leaks but acknowledges that it still works.
The song tells the story of an individual who still chooses to live life, embracing the imperfections and uncertainties that come with it. The singer is aware that his boat may sink, but he refuses to let it rock because he believes that the sea does not know his name. He asserts his control over his circumstances, choosing to embrace what he has, rather than being consumed by what he does not have.
The chorus teaches the listener about the importance of adapting to one's circumstances. If it's impossible to get what you love, you learn to love what you've got; if you can't be what you want, you learn to be the things you're not, and if you can't get what you need, you learn to need the things that stop you dreaming. The singer recognizes that sometimes one needs to change their perspective to appreciate the things that they have in life.
Throughout the song, the singer has a positive outlook on life, even when things seem bleak. Things That Stop You Dreaming is an inspiring and uplifting song that encourages the listener to find joy in the small things, embrace the good and the bad, and enjoy the journey that life brings.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got no money in my hands or my coat or my pocket
I am currently financially struggling and do not possess any currency in my possession.
Wont get to space cos I haven't got a rocket
It's unlikely that I'll achieve great feats since I lack the resources necessary, like a rocketship.
But I've air in my lungs
Despite my lack of material wealth, I am fortunate to have the basic necessities for survival, such as air in my lungs.
Eyes in my sockets
I possess the gift of sight and the ability to appreciate simple pleasures in life.
And a heart that beats
My heart functions normally, indicating that I am alive and able to experience emotions such as love and happiness.
Like a tap that leaks in the night when you haven't got a plumber who can stop it
My heart is functioning strongly, but sometimes my emotions may escape my control like water dripping from a broken faucet.
Jack in a box without a key to lock it
I may feel trapped or limited in my current circumstances, with no clear way out or means of protection.
Well this boat may sink but I'm not gonna rock it
Even though there may be challenges or obstacles ahead, I will remain steady and strive to stay on course.
Cos the sea doesn't know my name
The vast and unpredictable ocean may pose a threat, but I am just a small and insignificant part of it.
Well if you can't get what you love
If you are unable to obtain your heart's desire,
You learn to love the things you've got
you can learn to appreciate and cherish what you already have in your life.
If you can't be what you want
If you cannot become the person you wish to be,
You learn to be the things you're not
you can adapt and develop new qualities or characteristics that can help you survive or succeed.
If you can't get what you need
If you cannot obtain the essential things you require,
You learn to need the things that stop you dreaming
you can learn to accept the mundane or limiting circumstances of your life and stop dreaming about unrealistic expectations.
All the things that stop you dreaming
Anything that hinders your ability to dream or imagine a better life for yourself.
Well I've got no ones word and no bodies promise
Nobody has made me any commitments or promises, and I cannot rely on anyone else for help or support.
Not a lot to show but this book full of sonnets
Although I may not have physical possessions or accomplishments to demonstrate my worth or value, I have creative works that inspire and comfort me.
And my liver may be fucked but my heart is honest
My physical health or well-being may be compromised, but I remain truthful and sincere towards others.
And my word is true
I am trustworthy and committed to keeping my promises and following through with my intentions.
Like the sky is blue
My honesty and integrity are as unwavering as the natural order of the sky.
In the summer time when everybody gets on it
During summertime, when people tend to celebrate and indulge in intoxicants.
Warm our skins and get sunburnt from it
Feeling the heat and warmth of the sun can be both pleasant and painful, just like the experiences in our lives.
And our eyes shine bright like a sky full of comets that shoot like silver trains
Our eyes reflect the wonder and beauty of the world around us, sparkling and radiant like the passing of rare cosmic events.
All the things that stop you dreaming
Anything that hinders your ability to dream or imagine a better life for yourself.
All the things that stop you dreaming
Anything that hinders your ability to dream or imagine a better life for yourself.
All the things that stop you dreaming
Anything that hinders your ability to dream or imagine a better life for yourself.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Michael David Rosenberg
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Ive got no money in my hands or my coat or my pocket
Wont get to space cos I haven't got a rocket
But I've air in my lungs
Eyes in my sockets
And a heart that beats
Like a tap that leaks
In the night when you haven't got a plumber who can stop it
Jack in a box without a key to lock it
Well this boat may sink but I'm not gonna rock it
Cos the sea doesn't know my name
Yeah the boat may sink but I'm not gonna rock it
Cos the sea doesn't know my name
Well if you can't get what you love
You learn to love the things you've got
If you can't be what you want
You learn to be the things you're not
If you can't get what you need
You learn to need the things that stop you dreaming
All the things that stop you dreaming
Well I've got no ones word and no bodies promise
Not a lot to show but this book full of sonnets
And my liver may be fucked but my heart is honest
And my word is true
Like the sky is blue
In the summer time when everybody gets on it
Warm our skins and get sunburnt from it
And our eyes shine bright like a sky full of comets that shoot like silver trains
Yeah our eyes shine bright like a sky full of comets that shoot like silver trains
Well if you can't get what you love
You learn to love the things you've got
If you can't be what you want
You learn to be the things you're not
If you can't get what you need
You learn to need the things that stop you dreaming
All the things that stop you dreaming
Well if you can't get what you love
You learn to love the things you've got
If you can't be what you want
You learn to be the things you're not
If you can't get what you need
You learn to need the things that stop you dreaming
All the things that stop you dreaming
All the things that stop you dreaming
It'sSavvyRose
Ten years later this is still amazing
Joshua Woodson
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Greg Hunter
Songwriting genius!! Your lyrics make me think of WHY we learn to need the things that stop us dreaming?
Cami Koelbl
you mean the alarm?
Thomas Chambers
i have problems sleeping because i stopped dreaming of being a game designer but your music has started my inspiration to continue my stories i might start writing again
Mateo Esteban Calabria Rivero
Give us a update
Shivam Tari
🙌
Kanishk Nagendra
Hi hope you re fine :)
RyD997
All the best my dude
LupusJr
any update?