The Things That Stop You Dreaming
Passenger · Other Songs - Passenger
Won't get to space 'cause I haven't got a rocket
But I have air in my lungs, eyes in my sockets
And a heart that beats like a tap that leaks
In the night when you haven't got a plumber who can stop it
Jack in a box without a key to lock it
Well this boat may sink but I'm not gonna rock it
'Cause the sea doesn't know my name
Yeah the boat may sink but I'm not gonna rock it
'Cause the sea doesn't know my name
Well if you can't get what you love
You learn to love the things you've got
If you can't be what you want
You learn to be the things you're not
If you can't get what you need
You learn to need the things that stop you dreaming
Oh the things that stop you dreaming
Well I got no one's word and nobody's promise
Not a lot to show, but this book full of sonnets
And my liver may be fucked but my heart is honest
And my word is true like the sky is blue
In the summer time when everyone gets on it
Warm my skin till I get sun burnt from it
And her eyes shine bright like a sky full of comets
That shoot like silver trains
Yeah her eyes shine bright like a sky full of comets
That shoot like silver trains
Well if you can't get what you love
You learn to love the things you've got
If you can't be what you want
You learn to be the things you're not
If you can't get what you need
You learn to need the things that stop you dreaming
Oh oh the things that stop you dreaming
Oh oh oh oh no
And oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh no
Well if you can't get what you love
You learn to love the things you've got
If you can't be what you want
You learn to be the things you're not
If you can't get what you need
You learn to need the things that stop you dreaming
Oh oh oh the things that stop you dreaming
Oh the things that stop you dreaming
The Things That Stop You Dreaming
Passenger, the stage name of British singer-songwriter Mike Rosenberg, is known for blending acoustic folk with introspective storytelling. This track continues his tradition of exploring personal obstacles and emotional resilience through stripped-back arrangements. While Rosenberg gained widespread international recognition with the massive success of 'Let Her Go,' his broader discography reveals a consistent commitment to melodic simplicity and lyrical depth. The song fits within his established style of examining the human condition, often focusing on themes of loss, hope, and the barriers that prevent fulfillment. As part of his extensive catalogue, the recording showcases his ability to craft intimate narratives that resonate with listeners seeking authentic, unadorned musical expression.