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The Passenger

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[Verse 1]
We're in a hurry, we're running out of time
Don't wait for no one, tonight's the night
Flashing and dancing and celebrating youth
The portal opens, we're leaving soon

[Pre-Chorus]
Don't have to worry
I don't mind
Let's go together
You and I

[Chorus]
Evolution field
I couldn't leave the other night
Evolution road
I can't leave before I die

[Verse 2]
Welcome, my darkness, my enemy and friend
I hear you talking, again, again
How many generations do belong to you?
They are all now passing through me by you

[Pre-Chorus]
Don't have to worry
I don't mind
Let's go together
You and I

[Chorus]
Evolution field
I couldn't leave the other night
Evolution road
I can't leave before I die

Evolution field
I couldn't leave the other night
Evolution road
I can't leave before I die

[Guitar Solo]

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kingofstilport On Dec 03, 2023

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Kingofstilport

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2023-12-03 01:25:41

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by Kingofstilport

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This track is about the urgency and the fleeting nature of youth, with phrases like "don't wait for no one, tonight's the night" and "I can't leave before I die," emphasizing the idea of seizing the moment, something that may resonate with those feeling the weight of time pressing down on them. It blends celebration and introspection perfectly, urging listeners to embrace the fleeting moments of youth while acknowledging the inevitability of death. The title is also a reference to the fact that we are all passengers of time.

Song Meaning

Positive

Subjective

Enjoyment

Youth

Urgency

Introspection

Celebration

Mortality

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