Passing By
Zero 7 feat. Sophie Barker Lyrics
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Confusion settling in
I don't think I'll be staying
Around here, anymore
There's no question that I love you
But I'm living in my own time
And here I am debating
Who am I
To make a judgment of
Your life
I'm only
Passing by
Passing by
All the promises I gave you
Helped me to survive
And all the times I wished you'd save me
You were the love of my life
Who am I
To make a judgment of
Your life
I'm only
Passing by
Passing by
Who am I
To make a judgment of
Your life
I'm only
Passing by
Passing by
Who am I
To make a judgment of
Your life
I'm only
Passing by
Passing by
I'm only passing by
The song "Passing By" by Zero 7 feat. Sophie Barker is a poignant reflection on the complex emotions that arise when a relationship comes to an end. The lyrics talk about the confusion and uncertainty that can occur when one partner feels detached and unsure about the future of the relationship while the other is still in love. The singer wonders if she should leave and what kind of judgement she can make of her own life versus the life of the other person. She acknowledges the love that existed between them and the dependency they had on each other, despite its flaws. Towards the end of the song, there is a sense of acceptance that comes in admitting that sometimes we are just "passing by" in someone else's life and it is okay not to have all the answers.
The lyrics of "Passing By" are delivered with elegant simplicity and the hauntingly beautiful voice of Sophie Barker complements the minimalist instrumentation perfectly. The music itself accentuates the song's introspective mood and the use of a mellotron adds a dreamy quality to the piece. Ultimately, the song's message is one of acceptance - that sometimes we can't always force things to work and that love can exist in constancy as well as in letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't think you love me
I'm unsure if you still love me
Confusion settling in
I'm becoming confused about our relationship
I don't think I'll be staying
I don't believe I will stay in this relationship any longer
Around here, anymore
In this situation, with these feelings
There's no question that I love you
I know for certain that I love you
But I'm living in my own time
I am living in my own pace and rhythm
And here I am debating
I am questioning and reflecting
Whether I'm wrong, or right
Whether my actions and feelings are justifiable or not
Who am I
I am not in a position to judge
To make a judgment of
To form an opinion about
Your life
How you live and what you do is your own decision
I'm only
I am simply
Passing by
Passing through this period of time and emotion, not staying
All the promises I gave you
The assurances and pledges I made to you
Helped me to survive
Were essential for me to continue on
And all the times I wished you'd save me
During difficult moments, I wanted you to rescue me
You were the love of my life
I loved you more than anything or anyone else in my life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: HENRY BINNS, SAM HARDAKER, SOPHIE ALEXANDRA JESSICA BARKER
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