Yaeji was born in Flushing, Queens as a single child in a Korean family. Growing up, she moved from New York to Atlanta when she was 5, and then to South Korea in the third grade. Yaeji grew up in Seoul, South Korea, and eventually moved back to the United States to study conceptual art, East Asian studies and graphic design at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. Yaeji embraced DJing as a hobby while attending Carnegie Mellon, after learning how to use Traktor and beginning to DJ at house parties. She DJed for two years before learning Ableton, making her own music and debuting on Carnegie Mellon's college radio station. Yaeji graduated from Carnegie Mellon in 2015.
In 2016 she released her first single New York 93. In 2017, she released her first self-titled EP, yaeji and later the same year, she released her second EP, EP2.
Passionfruit
Yaeji Lyrics
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Seein' you got ritualistic
Plans in my soul of addiction for now
'Cause I'm fallin' apart
Tension
Between us just like picket fences
You got issues that I won't mention for now
'Cause we're fallin' apart
Listen
Hard at buildin' trust from a distance
I think we should rule out commitment for now
'Cause we're fallin' apart
Leavin'
You're just doin' that to get even
Don't pick up the pieces, just leave it for now
They keep fallin' apart
Passionate from miles away
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you no, no
Passionate from miles away
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you no, no
Passionate from miles away
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you no, no
Passionate from miles away
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you no, no
The song "Passionfruit" by Yaeji explores the complexities of a relationship that is falling apart, with the singer struggling to maintain a sense of stability and trust with their partner. The lyrics are somber and introspective, with the singer admitting their flaws and acknowledging that they are unable to change their behavior. The use of repetition in the chorus emphasizes the sense of distance between the singer and their partner, with the phrase "passionate from miles away" highlighting how their connection has faded over time.
The opening lines of the song indicate that the singer is addicted to the idea of their partner and the connection they share, even though there are clear issues that are causing tension between them. The reference to "picket fences" suggests that they are trying to maintain a sense of domesticity or normalcy in their relationship, despite the fact that things are falling apart. The repeated phrase "we're falling apart" underscores the feelings of helplessness and despair that the singer is experiencing.
The second verse delves deeper into the trust issues that are causing problems in the relationship. The singer notes that they are trying hard to build trust, but that it feels impossible from such a distance. They suggest that commitment is out of the question for now, as they struggle to find common ground with their partner. The final lines of the song are resigned and sad, with the singer accepting that they cannot change their ways and that the relationship is doomed to fall apart.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen
Pay attention to what I'm about to say
Seein' you got ritualistic
I've noticed you have certain habits that you follow religiously
Plans in my soul of addiction for now
Currently, I have intentions to indulge in something addictive
'Cause I'm fallin' apart
Because I'm slowly losing control
Tension
There's an uneasy atmosphere between us
Between us just like picket fences
Our problems are like a fence between us, keeping us apart
You got issues that I won't mention for now
I'm aware you have problems, but I won't bring them up at this moment
'Cause we're fallin' apart
Because our relationship is crumbling
Hard at buildin' trust from a distance
I'm having a tough time establishing trust while being apart from you
I think we should rule out commitment for now
I believe we should avoid making a commitment, at least for now
Leavin'
You're leaving
You're just doin' that to get even
You're only leaving to get revenge or make things right
Don't pick up the pieces, just leave it for now
Don't bother trying to fix the broken pieces, just leave them alone
They keep fallin' apart
The more we try to fix things, the more they break apart
Passionate from miles away
You have strong feelings for me, even if we're far apart
Passive with the things you say
You're not very expressive in your words or actions
Passin' up on my old ways
You're helping me change for the better by encouraging me to let go of my old habits
I can't blame you no, no
I can't fault you for wanting the best for me
Passionate from miles away
You still have strong feelings for me, despite the distance between us
Passive with the things you say
You don't express your emotions or thoughts very actively
Passin' up on my old ways
You're encouraging me to move away from my old habits
I can't blame you no, no
I'm not upset with you for helping me change and for being there for me
Passionate from miles away
Even though we're apart, your feelings for me remain strong
Passive with the things you say
You're not very expressive when it comes to your thoughts or feelings
Passin' up on my old ways
You're helping me become a better version of myself by steering me away from unhelpful behaviors
I can't blame you no, no
I'm grateful to have you in my life and want to continue to grow with you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Nana Bediako Rogues, Noah James Shebib
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@moistcaveman2180
Paths of hay
Passionate
Passionately
Have some leg
Hugs some leg
Handsome leg
Paths of lay
Passer lay
Paths of leg
Hot samurai
Hot soggy
Handsome egg
Cautiously
Paths got laid
Pass the leg
Pass some egg
Paths are lame
Patty leg
Pass some hay
Pass some lay
Paths have aids
Pass them aids
@OValencia229
Passionfruit was one of the few Drake songs I could jam to, but once I heard Yaeji's version I never looked back.
@GODMODEMUSIC
thanks for listening ❤️
@XZ-hw6zf
Yeah same
@david.ebonoo
Then check out Benny Sings Version ..
@adnj91ify
Yes
@Michi_NY
Same
@ElsonsTube
For the whole past hour I’ve been high searching for this masterpiece of music.
Keep going girl.
@stormfromxmen3701
{{ TIME BY THE IMPURES }} << look up this chill af song :D [][][][]
@belief7994
I used to listen to a remix version on sound cloud and the whole time the name of this artist was listed on the remix and it just click to me to search it up and I love this version
@marcogarciagarcia9036
Why you giving her credit this is a drake song.