Passive
A Perfect Circle
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Dead as dead can be The doctor tells me But I just can't believe him Ever the optimistic one I'm sure of your ability to become My perfect enemy Wake up (why can't you) And face me (come on now) Don't play dead (don't play dead) 'cause maybe (because maybe) Someday I'll walk away and say You disappoint me Maybe you're better off this way Leaning over you here Cold and catatonic I catch a brief reflection What you could and might have been It's your right and your ability To become my perfect enemy Wake up (why can't you) And face me (come on now) Don't play dead (don't play dead) 'cause maybe (because maybe) Someday I'll walk away and say You disappoint me Maybe you're better off this way Maybe you're better off this way [Repeat: x3] You're better off this You're better off this Maybe you're better off Wake up (why can't you) And face me (come on now) Don't play dead (don't play dead) 'cause maybe (because maybe) Someday I'll walk away and say You fucking disappoint me Maybe you're better off this way Go ahead and play dead I know that you can hear this Go ahead and play dead Why can't you turn and face me [Repeat: x4] You fucking disappoint me Passive-aggressive bullshit [Repeat: x12]
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Written by: Billy Howerdel, Danny Lohner, Trent Reznor, Maynard James Keenan
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Inspiration"Passive" is a song that was inspired by an unfinished song, "Vacant," from the supergroup Tapeworm, which included members from Tool, Nine Inch Nails, and other bands.
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Release"Passive" was released as a single by American rock band A Perfect Circle on November 16, 2004.
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AlbumThis song is part of the band's third studio album, "Emotive," a collection of cover songs and two original tracks, including "Passive."
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Successful Chart PerformancesDespite being unconventional in its subject matter and style, "Passive" achieved substantial success on the rock charts. It reached number 14 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and number 19 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks in 2005.
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Music GenreWith elements of hard rock and alternative metal, "Passive" represents A Perfect Circle's distinctive fusion of aggressive and melodic sounds.
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LyricistOnce known as "Vacant," the song's lyrics were primarily written by Tool's frontman Maynard James Keenan, showing his penchant for introspective and frank lyrics.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Passive" was directed by Joe Hahn, an American musician, DJ, director, and visual artist best known as the DJ of the American rock band Linkin Park.
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Movie SoundtrackThe song "Passive" was also featured in the soundtrack of the 2005 supernatural horror film, "Constantine," helping push its popularity.
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Theme"Passive," similar to much of A Perfect Circle's work, carries themes of emotional struggle, personal relationships, and social critique.
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Live Performances"Passive" has been a mainstay in the live performances of A Perfect Circle and has been performed by Maynard James Keenan with his other band, Tool.
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