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 of the complexities of relationships and life in general. The opening lines "Don't think you love me, confusion settling in, I don't think I'll be staying around here anymore" speak of a strained relationship where one partner is feeling unsure of their feelings for the other. The singer is contemplating whether to stay or leave and while they don't express it directly, it's clear that they are feeling overwhelmed and confused.
The chorus "Who am I to make a judgement of your life, I'm only passing by" is an admission of the singer's own limitations. They are acknowledging that they are not in a position to judge the other person's life or the decisions they make. They are just "passing by" in the grand scheme of things. The lyrics "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" express the singer's deep love for the other person and the emotional support they have provided.
In summary, "Passing By" is a bittersweet reflection on the ups and downs of relationships, the limitations of human understanding, and the transience of life itself. It is a beautiful song that speaks to the many complexities of love, and the choices we make in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't think you love me
I doubt your love towards me.
Confusion settling in
My thoughts are not clear.
I don't think I'll be staying
I am planning to leave.
Around here, anymore
From this place, for good.
There's no question that I love you
I undoubtedly love you.
But I'm living in my own time
I have my own pace in life.
And here I am debating
I am thinking deeply.
Whether I'm wrong, or right
If my actions are correct or not.
Who am I
What is my position in this?
To make a judgment of
To decide about
Your life
Your situation
I'm only
I am just
Passing by
On my way elsewhere
All the promises I gave you
The commitments I made to you
Helped me to survive
Were the reason I survived
And all the times I wished you'd save me
When I needed you to rescue me
You were the love of my life
You, my beloved, were the most important.
Who am I
What is my position in this?
To make a judgment of
To decide about
Your life
Your situation
I'm only
I am just
Passing by
On my way elsewhere
Who am I
What is my position in this?
To make a judgment of
To decide about
Your life
Your situation
I'm only
I am just
Passing by
On my way elsewhere
Who am I
What is my position in this?
To make a judgment of
To decide about
Your life
Your situation
I'm only
I am just
Passing by
On my way elsewhere
I'm only passing by
I am transient, just passing through.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Henry Binns, Sam Hardaker, Sophie Alexandra Jessica Barker
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