Passenger
Powderfinger
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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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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.
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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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.
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Band's PerspectiveThe band members, particularly lead singer Bernard Fanning, described "Passenger" as an expression of desire to escape from the pressures and expectations of life.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Album’s SuccessThe 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.
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Inspirations and ThemesLyrically, "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."
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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.
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Re-ReleaseIn 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.
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Fan-FavoriteDespite 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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