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
what will become of us
Passenger Lyrics
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So darling what to become of us?
When the weather turns and they say it must
Well we'll need coats for the both of us
But the wool is thin and it's full of holes
And there's no heat in this abandoned bus
So will we go alone out on our own?
Well boats sink into the sea
And aeroplanes crash like computer screens
And signals fail, trains derail
And car bonnets crumple like magazines
Till they're are put in piles like stacks of tiles
In a yard full of fridges and broken stuff
Will we go alone out on our own?
Oh, darling what will become of us?
We will bite our noses off to spite our faces, both of us will
Rust like metal fences in the rain
You will pour the gasoline and I will spark the matches
We will burn within our fire, we will burn within our flames
Well yeast ferments and milk sours
When it's out of the fridge for too many hours
Will we'll lament in separate towers
Never knowing if we're brave or if we're cowards
For they'll pour cement down this hole of ours
And we'll be stuck under stones and flowers
Will we go alone out on our own?
Oh, darling that's what will become of us?
The lyrics of the song "What Will Become of Us" by Passenger are deeply reflective of the impermanence of life and the uncertain fate that awaits us all. The song speaks to the inevitability of change, decay, and loss, and the sense of existential dread that can accompany these realities. The repeated refrain of "darling what to become of us" throughout the song highlights the singer's anxiety and uncertainty about the future, and his desire for companionship and solidarity in the face of the unknown.
The first verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics, drawing on the metaphor of wood and metal to convey the fragility and transience of human life. The mention of weather turning and the need for coats reinforces the theme of vulnerability, and the final lines of the verse suggest the possibility of isolation and abandonment. The second verse expands on this idea, listing a range of disasters and accidents that can befall us, from sinking boats to crashing airplanes. The reference to the pile of broken stuff in a yard implies a sense of resignation and despair, as if the singer is resigned to being just another piece of refuse in a world gone to ruin.
The final verse of the song sees the singer grappling with the finality of death, using the metaphor of yeast and milk to reflect on the inevitability of decay and dissolution. The reference to lamenting in separate towers highlights the idea that even in death, we are often alone and isolated. The mention of being stuck under stones and flowers suggests the finality of the grave, and the idea that we are all destined for the same fate.
Overall, "What Will Become of Us" is a poignant and thought-provoking song that captures the essential uncertainty and transience of life. It speaks to our deepest fears and anxieties, but also to our shared humanity and the desire for connection and companionship in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Well wood burns and metal rusts
Natural elements like wood burn when set on fire and metal rusts over time due to exposure to air and moisture
So darling what to become of us?
The uncertainty and unpredictability of the future makes one question what will happen to their relationship
When the weather turns and they say it must
Changes are inevitable and one cannot predict when they will occur
Well we'll need coats for the both of us
Preparing for the future is important, as one should take necessary measures to ensure their well-being
But the wool is thin and it's full of holes
Even with precautions taken, there may still be weaknesses and vulnerabilities
And there's no heat in this abandoned bus
Sometimes, circumstances may arise where even the most basic necessities may not be available
So will we go alone out on our own?
The possibility of facing obstacles alone creates fear and uncertainty
Oh, darling what to become of us?
Reiterating the theme of the uncertainty of the future and its impact on their relationship
Well boats sink into the sea
Accidents happen and disasters occur that are sometimes unavoidable
And aeroplanes crash like computer screens
No matter how advanced technology may be, there is always the possibility of failure
And signals fail, trains derail
Even systems that are highly organized and run smoothly can experience glitches and malfunctions
And car bonnets crumple like magazines
Car accidents and collisions can cause severe damage and destruction
Till they're are put in piles like stacks of tiles
Objects that were once important and valuable can become nothing more than piles of debris
In a yard full of fridges and broken stuff
Metaphorically representing a place where abandoned and discarded things go
Will we go alone out on our own?
Questioning whether they will be able to rely on each other when faced with adversity
Oh, darling what will become of us?
Expressing the overwhelming anxiety and uncertainty surrounding their future
We will bite our noses off to spite our faces, both of us will
Acknowledging the self-destructive tendencies that both parties possess
Rust like metal fences in the rain
Comparing their relationship to the way metal rusts and corrodes over time
You will pour the gasoline and I will spark the matches
Implying that they are capable of causing each other harm and destruction
We will burn within our fire, we will burn within our flames
One question becomes whether their love will be a destructive force or a positive one
Well yeast ferments and milk sours
Even natural processes have a negative side effect, as yeast and milk can go bad if not properly stored
When it's out of the fridge for too many hours
If not given the proper environment and care, even things that are normally reliable can deteriorate
Will we'll lament in separate towers
The possibility of being separated and dealing with pain and suffering alone
Never knowing if we're brave or if we're cowards
Questioning whether they will rise to the occasion or crumble in difficult times
For they'll pour cement down this hole of ours
It is easy to get stuck in difficult situations and unable to move forward
And we'll be stuck under stones and flowers
Metaphorically representing being trapped under the weight of loss and grief
Will we go alone out on our own?
Expressing the fear of facing difficulties alone and without the support of a partner
Oh, darling that's what will become of us?
Reiterating the theme that they are unsure of what the future holds for their relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael David Rosenberg
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Karen Mendes
Lyrics:
Well wood burns and metal rusts
So darling what to become of us?
When the weather turns and they say it must
Well we'll need coats for the both of us
But the wool is thin and it's full of holes
And there's no heat in this abandoned bus
So will we go alone out on our own?
Oh, darling what to become of us?
Well boats sink into the sea
And aeroplanes crash like computer screens
And signals fail, trains derail
And car bonnets crumple like magazines
Till they're are put in piles like stacks of tiles
In a yard full of fridges and broken stuff
Will we go alone out on our own?
Oh, darling what will become of us?
We will bite our noses off to spite our faces, both of us will
Rust like metal fences in the rain
You will pour the gasoline and I will spark the matches
We will burn within our fire, we will burn within our flames
Well yeast ferments and milk sours
When it's out of the fridge for too many hours
Will we'll lament in separate towers
Never knowing if we're brave or if we're cowards
For they'll pour cement down this hole of ours
And we'll be stuck under stones and flowers
Will we go alone out on our own?
Oh, darling that's what will become of us?
💛
sarah conant
Well wood burns and metal rusts
So darling what to become of us?
When the weather turns and they say it must
Well we'll need coats for the both of us
But the wool is thin and it's full of holes
And there's no heat in this abandoned bus
So will we go alone out on our own?
Oh, darling what to become of us?
Well boats sink into the sea
And aeroplanes crash like computer screens
And signals fail, trains derail
And car bonnets crumple like magazines
Till they're are put in piles like stacks of tiles
In a yard full of fridges and broken stuff
Will we go alone out on our own?
Oh, darling what will become of us?
We will bite our noses off to spite our faces, both of us will
Rust like metal fences in the rain
You will pour the gasoline and I will spark the matches
We will burn within our fire, we will burn within our flames
Well yeast ferments and milk sours
When it's out of the fridge for too many hours
Will we'll lament in separate towers
Never knowing if we're brave or if we're cowards
For they'll pour cement down this hole of ours
And we'll be stuck under stones and flowers
Will we go alone out on our own?
Oh, darling that's what will become of us?
Desiree Russell
I'm only 13 and sometimes I feel like no one else can understand this kind of music because their all worried about what has the most downloads or the catchiest beat but Passenger is one of my favorite artists❤️
MistyHorse 14
I am 13 and I feel the same
Uhu W
Ok holly shit you are now 20, how is life?
PerroGaláctico04
Passenger is still the best for me, I hope it has helped you in your life, now you have 20 years
Tường Lâm Thái
Hey, come and listen to it one more
Osahenru
You should be 21 now I hope your taste hasn't changed
Ani
I always come back to this song at low points in life.
I’m glad this song exists, it will always be a favorite 💛
MrAdamakakis
Blind Love and this song are my two faves by Passenger. Beautifully thoughtful poetic lyrics with music to make you yearn to be able wrap yourself in it.
Callum Brown
Seriously why isn't passenger famous ? He's got an amazing voice and his lyrics are awesome !!
jokerswearblack
The best songwriter in Britain by a country mile. He has whimsy with his emotion, like Alice through the looking glass. It is a rare gift to combine meaning and melody.