Passive
A Perfect Circle · eMOTIVe [2004]
But I just can't believe him, ever the optimistic one
I'm sure of your ability to become my perfect enemy
Wake up and face me, don't play dead 'cause maybe
Someday I will 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 of what you could and might have been
It's your right and your ability
To become, my perfect enemy,
Wake up and face me, don't play dead 'cause maybe
Someday I will walk away and say, You disappoint me,
Maybe you're better off this way
Maybe you're better off this way
Maybe you're better off this way
Maybe you're better off this way
You're better of this, you're better off this,
Maybe you're better off!
Wake up and face me, don't play dead, 'cause maybe
Someday I will 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?
Why can't you turn and face me?
Why can't you turn and face me?
Why can't you turn and face me?
You fucking disappoint me!
Passive agressive bullshit x 12
Passive - A Perfect Circle
Released in 2004 on the album eMOTIVe, 'Passive' stands as a defining track in the post-hardcore and alternative metal landscape. Performed by the American band A Perfect Circle, the song exemplifies the group's signature blend of heavy, distorted guitars with melodic, emotive vocals. The recording captures the band's evolution during the mid-2000s, balancing aggressive riffs with atmospheric textures that became hallmarks of their discography. As a staple of their live performances and a key component of the eMOTIVe catalogue, the track remains a significant representation of the genre's sound during that era. Its enduring popularity reflects the band's ability to craft music that resonates deeply with fans of the alternative rock scene.