Passenger is an English singer, songwriter, and musician in the genre of folk rock. He has a distinct voice and style in his songs that I thoroughly enjoy. A lot of his songs are soothing and sad at the same time, while also being uplifting and optimistic. I find them to be good music to listen to before bed to de-stress and just forget about the world around me in favor of some deep reflection.
One of his more well-known songs is “Let Her Go.” Though I’ve never been in a relationship this song resonates with me because I do not often stop to realize how many good things I have. When I am feeling down and it’s sunny out. I can enjoy the sunshine. Snow is wonderful but if it is cloudy for too long, I start to wonder where “that fiery ball in the sky (what was it called?)” went. There is never too much sun, but I was always wishing for snow, though now that it snows constantly here, I would rather have the sun and green grass for once. If you look at Passenger’s songs through a certain lens they are depressing, but there is always a positive takeaway.
My favorite passenger song by far is called Life’s for the Living. I came across this song on Pandora several years ago while I was listening to another artists’ playlist. I was also making a latch hook rug, which is not super relevant, but the yarn kitty was too cute. 
When the song started playing, I knew I recognized the singer, but I was not sure from where; then it clicked, and I remembered “Let Her Go.” However, this song is on a different level. I love the instrumentals in this song, especially the trumpet. The interlude and buildup to the second verse is my favorite. It seems as if the instrumental part built up like the singer’s pent-up frustration, and at the climax he just lets it all out, and I can just feel the music moving through me. The lyrics are so descriptive that I can picture what he is singing about in my mind.
The message of this song is also something I can strongly get behind, and I find motivating; celebrate the lives of others and live your life to the fullest. You can find peace and beauty in your life even if it seems impossible.