The Passenger
alison mosshart / the forest rangers Lyrics
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I ride through the city's backsides
I see the stars come out of the sky
Yeah, the bright and hollow sky
You know it looks so good tonight
I am the passenger
I stay under glass
I see the stars come out tonight
I see the bright and hollow sky
Over the city's ripped backsides
And everything looks good tonight
Singing la la la la la.. lala la la, la la la la.. lala la la
Get into the car
We'll be the passenger
We'll ride through the city tonight
We'll see the city's ripped backsides
We'll see the bright and hollow sky
We'll see the stars that shine so bright
Stars made for us tonight
Oh, the passenger
How, how he rides
Oh, the passenger
He rides and he rides
He looks through his window
What does he see?
He sees the sign and hollow sky
He sees the stars come out tonight
He sees the city's ripped backsides
He sees the winding ocean drive
And everything was made for you and me
All of it was made for you and me
'Cause it just belongs to you and me
So let's take a ride and see what's mine
Singing la la la la.. lala la la [x3]
Oh the passenger
He rides and he rides
He sees things from under glass
He looks through his window side
He sees the things that he knows are his
He sees the bright and hollow sky
He sees the city sleep at night
He sees the stars are out tonight
And all of it is yours and mine
And all of it is yours and mine
So let's ride and ride and ride and ride
Oh, oh, Singing la la la la lalalala
The lyrics in "The Passenger" by Alison Mosshart & The Forest Rangers describe a person who is on a journey through the city at night. As the passenger in a car, the character rides through the city's backstreets, noticing the bright and hollow sky and the stars that shine so bright. Despite being in a car, the character feels like an observer, looking out of a window and seeing the city's ripped backsides, and everything looks good tonight. The chorus emphasizes the singer's position as a passenger, inviting another person to join them for a ride where they'll see the city's nighttime beauty. The lyrics convey a sense of freedom, possibility, and exploration through the city's closed spaces.
Line by Line Meaning
I am the passenger and I ride and I ride
I am a traveler, enjoying the ride and moving forward.
I ride through the city's backsides
I travel through the less attractive or visible parts of the city.
I see the stars come out of the sky
I observe the beauty of the night sky and the stars shining brightly.
Yeah, the bright and hollow sky
The sky is illuminated and empty, creating a sense of emptiness.
You know it looks so good tonight
I appreciate and admire the beauty of what I am seeing tonight.
I stay under glass
I am protected from the elements and the environment.
Over the city's ripped backsides
I see the damaged or neglected parts of the city.
Stars made for us tonight
The stars and the night sky are there for us to enjoy and appreciate.
He sees things from under glass
The passenger gains a new perspective by observing the world from behind the windows of the vehicle.
He looks through his window side
The passenger looks through the window on the side of the car to admire the surroundings.
He sees the things that he knows are his
The passenger sees things that he can identify or relate to personally.
He sees the city sleep at night
The passenger sees the city when it is quiet and peaceful at night.
And all of it is yours and mine
The passenger realizes the beauty and freedom of the world around him, which is accessible and belongs to everyone.
So let's ride and ride and ride and ride
Let's keep going and enjoy this experience to the fullest.
Singing la la la la lalalala
The passenger expresses joy and excitement by singing and making noise.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Newell Osterberg, Ricky Gardiner
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