Passenger

Powderfinger

About Passenger

"Passenger" is a song from Powderfinger's third studio album Internationalist. It was released as a single on 9 August 1999, and reached #30 on the Australian music chart. The single was nominated for Single of the year in 2000 at the Australian ARIA Music Awards. "Passenger" was also featured as the opening song performed by Powderfinger while supporting Crowded House's Farewell to the World charity concert in November 1996.


Year:
1998
4:20
100 
#1

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I am a passenger
And I ride and I ride
I ride through the city's backside
I see the stars come out of the sky
Yeah, they're bright in a hollow sky
You know it looks so good tonight

I am a passenger
I stay under glass
I look through my window so bright
I see the stars come out tonight
I see the bright and hollow sky
Over the city's ripped-back sky
And everything looks good tonight

Singin' la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la, la-la

Get into the car
We'll be the passenger
We'll ride through the city tonight
See the city's ripped backsides
We'll see the bright and hollow sky
We'll see the stars that shine so bright
The sky was 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 silent hollow sky
He see 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

Singin' la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la, la-la

Oh, the passenger
He rides and he rides
He sees things from under glass
He looks through his window's eye
He sees the things he knows are his
He sees the bright and hollow sky
He sees the city asleep 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
Oh, let's ride and ride and ride and ride

Singin' la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la, la-la

Singin' la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la, la-la

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Powderfinger

Powderfinger was an Australian rock band that formed in Brisbane in 1989. From 1992 until their breakup the band lineup consisted of vocalist Bernard Fanning, guitarists Darren Middleton and Ian Haug, bassist John Collins, and drummer Jon Coghill. more »

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Written by: JONATHAN ROBERT COGHILL, JOHN ANDREW COLLINS, BERNARD JOSEPH FANNING, IAN DAVID HAUG, DARREN STUART MIDDLETON

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Passenger" is a popular song performed by Australian alternative rock band, Powderfinger. It was released as the lead single from their fourth studio album, "Odyssey Number Five," in 2000.
Chart Performance
The song achieved significant commercial success, peaking at number 30 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart. It became one of Powderfinger's most popular songs in Australia and was widely played on radio stations.
Award Recognition
"Passenger" won the 'Song of the Year' award at the 2001 APRA Awards, proving its critical acclaim. It was recognized for its exceptional lyrics and melody.
Band's Perspective
The band members, particularly lead singer Bernard Fanning, described "Passenger" as an expression of desire to escape from the pressures and expectations of life.
Music Video
The music video for "Passenger" was directed by Fifty Fifty Films' director, David Barker. It features the band playing on a rooftop overlooking Sydney's skyline. The video won the Best Video award at the 2001 ARIA Awards.
Album’s Success
The album "Odyssey Number Five," which featured "Passenger," was a commercial success. It debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart and has been certified 8× Platinum for shipments exceeding 560,000 copies in Australia.
Inspirations and Themes
Lyrically, "Passenger" is about feeling lost and stuck in life, a theme commonly explored in Powderfinger's songs. The band often cited Neil Young and Led Zeppelin as major influences on their sound, and traces of these influences can be heard in "Passenger."
Live Performances
"Passenger" became a staple in Powderfinger's live performances. The band played the song at numerous music festivals and during their farewell tour in 2010.
Re-Release
In 2004, as part of their "Fingerprints: The Best of Powderfinger 1994–2000" compilation album, "Passenger" was re-released. The album achieved multi-platinum status in Australia.
Fan-Favorite
Despite its relatively modest peak on the official charts, "Passenger" became a fan favorite. In 2020, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the album "Odyssey Number Five," Powderfinger hosted a livestreamed performance on YouTube, including a rendition of "Passenger," which was highly anticipated by fans.

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