Watching people walk past in the background is crazy -- three years ago Mike was busking in Manchester, I couldn't help but stop what I was doing and listen. Three albums, two gigs later, he can still stop me in my tracks!
I'm a singer songwriter from London and through gigging a lot I've seen tonnes of artists on the scene. I have yet to see another artist with the passion, talent and beauty that this man brings to his songs. Incredible artist, incredible song.
just shows how much one man can inpact another through music as i know we can all say we wouldnt have been able to make up a song bout a topic like that anyway :) love passenger
Before I saw this video or heard the story I interpreted the song differently. What I love about music is a song can mean something different to each person who hears it. To me the bullets and the chest of drawers were metaphors for challenges and hurts in life and how those things hurt our hearts, our souls. Even though they hurt sometimes it's easier to hold onto them than to let them go. Even though the man's scars from life's hurts were taken away, which sounds like healing, they were not given willingly, which is not healing. Sometimes being in the wounds is the most healing thing you can do. That's my interpretation and I'm sticking to it.
Mike Rosenberg captures soul, emotion, and meaning into song that are rarely transferred as well into music as he's able too. Talented and eloquent effortlessly.
I love this song, it is my absolute favourite. I always thought the bullets were a metaphor for special memories that we hold onto and the idea that we are often robbed of these as we grow older. Interesting to hear that it is not a metaphor at all.
Bullets is amazing I hope you never know the feeling of being burgled but it's never the expensive things you car about, mine was a jar I collected spare change in my momar gave it to me I'll never be able to replace it
@LiverLungFR im not sure, i just remember earlier in the year at one of his gigs he said it wasnt going to be on the album! its such an amazing song though. i have an idea of some of the songs that will be on there because iv been to a few of his shows, holes, anti-love song, and thats all the names i can remember, but youtube some live videos of his gigs from early in the year and those songs will most likely be on there :)
I just love that this song has its own story. Most of these songs now a day from taylor swift or selena gomez are just made to make money out of it. But this is just so much different, I love all mikes songs, He puts so much feeling into it
Might sound a bit silly, but there’s a similar story with a guy here on RUclips. He made lego videos for years and had invested hundreds and hundreds of hours into unique lego scenes/sculptures to the point of having a whole room dedicated to them. Then someone broke into his house, stole the majority of the pieces and smashed the rest. Its all documented on RUclips if you look it up. Sad stuff.
Something just like this happened to me 14 tears collcting rare coins with my dad and someone stole them. Some people just din't know personal value...
people making assumptions about the thieves but how easy would it be to make a song about how these men trying so long to find a job to pay for their mothers medical treatment after weeks of searching no one would hire them. afraid for their mothers well being and her worsening condition. they turn to theft, as they pull up towards a random house they see a older man who seems to have a quite comfy life.. 'he wouldn't miss these material objects' they think trying to justify their actions. they go inside new to the act they clumsy take anything they think may be valuable. they see a box hidden with shinny bullets inside. they think 'these must be valuable who would hid something that wasn't valuable'. as they they sell the stolen items they find the bullets are worthless.. realizing that they were wrong they return to the house to give back the bullets but the fear that the man would turn them in resulting in them getting imprisoned 'who would care for their mother' they head towards the woods knowing they have done a terrible act but what choice did they have.
These people were not just thieves. They were stupid and heartless thieves, hence probably not those you describe. Stupid because of stealing something of low to no material value without knowing how to sell it and heartless because of stealing collection.
+Marcel Jung I understand the song but my point is that there are two sides to the story And we only know half. Sure these people did a bad thing but perhaps they had reasons to do so. Not saying it's right to steal, all I'm saying is sometimes people feel they have too.
Anyway, let's agree to disagree :D I think that stealing even a valuable collection full of gold would be heartless, even in the situation you describe. Not just bad but heartless and cruel. Collections mean everything to collectors. I remember reading an article once about a man who killed her wife, who, while angry, destroyed his Star Wars collection and while I do agree that it was inappropriate, I could understand him to some extent, as it is something like a horcrux for collectors (you know Harry Potter, right?) So, it is cruel, not just bad. And stupid, of course, if they did not know (at the top) where to sell it and if it has any value (and, if so, how big). So, these thieves were definitely not the last resort ones. So, stealing a TV or computer with very clear value yet, expectably, very low emotional value, could be in that case (badly but still) justified to some extent but collection hardly ever.
ALTERNATE ENDING :P And the men with the truck came back to his home But the guy was ready this time around He took out what few bullets he had left Stuck them in a gun and aimed for the head...
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Mike has been painted on the wall behind him ^^ 1:54
Brilliant song and story :)
He's always stomping, isn't he? :)
His music is so pure and beautiful and his lyrics are all I want to say but can't express.
This is my favorite song because of the meaning behind it :(
Watching people walk past in the background is crazy -- three years ago Mike was busking in Manchester, I couldn't help but stop what I was doing and listen. Three albums, two gigs later, he can still stop me in my tracks!
i love how he leans forward towards the microphone stand that isnt there
I'm a singer songwriter from London and through gigging a lot I've seen tonnes of artists on the scene. I have yet to see another artist with the passion, talent and beauty that this man brings to his songs. Incredible artist, incredible song.
should be appreciated miles more across the globe!!
going to see him for the third time next friday, cant bloody wait :D
Passenger's lyrics are just beautiful...
i saw him play this live and unplugged. what passion this man has, its incredible!
since I heard this song I mad myself a neckless with a Bullet, have to smile every time I see It.... hope one day ill make such great song!
just shows how much one man can inpact another through music as i know we can all say we wouldnt have been able to make up a song bout a topic like that anyway :) love passenger
Before I saw this video or heard the story I interpreted the song differently. What I love about music is a song can mean something different to each person who hears it. To me the bullets and the chest of drawers were metaphors for challenges and hurts in life and how those things hurt our hearts, our souls. Even though they hurt sometimes it's easier to hold onto them than to let them go. Even though the man's scars from life's hurts were taken away, which sounds like healing, they were not given willingly, which is not healing. Sometimes being in the wounds is the most healing thing you can do. That's my interpretation and I'm sticking to it.
"Sometimes being in the wounds is the most healing thing you can do." Words of wisdom
I think Mike would be very happy with your interpretation
Just saw him last night! for the second time! SOOO AMAZING
Yes! I was there, incredible gig.
Mike Rosenberg captures soul, emotion, and meaning into song that are rarely transferred as well into music as he's able too. Talented and eloquent effortlessly.
i went to a small concert he had, amazing :)
How much better can this guy get....Mike is just amazing!!!!!!! and he seems really down to earth
i went to him and it was AMAZING
Incredible...much respect!!!
I'm so excited to hear this on his new album. EEEEEEEEEK
I never thought I'd cry about bullets
I love this song, it is my absolute favourite. I always thought the bullets were a metaphor for special memories that we hold onto and the idea that we are often robbed of these as we grow older. Interesting to hear that it is not a metaphor at all.
Mike is perfect
Just seen mikes finally released this song on his new album .. love this version, think this vid is going to qiuckly jump from 140,000 views ..
I just love how Mike has so much meaning in the songs he writes3
his songs break my heart, so beautiful! my new fav artist. amazing!!! ughh marry me hahaha
plleeaassee come to canada :)
i swear, this man is incapable of writing a bad song
That's such a sad story. I wish I could find a way to return all those bullets to the poor guy. Love this song.
I wish there was a recorded version of this song. I flippin' love it!
There it is!! It's in his new album whispers!! It is amazing
:O Oh my God, Thank you. I've been too pre-occupied lately to look at the whole album so I've only heard a handful of the songs.
Can't wait tae see Mike again in November :) :) :) :)
Brilliant.
yeah a man that collected the worlds finest seeds, kept collecting with thought someday he would be free to spread his cheer around the world.
Amazing, heartbraking. Love this song!
Amazing
Your awesome! Big fan
Truly talented!!!!! Just Amazing.....
Amazing !!! Love u and ur music
hes just amazing, i cant believe he didnt put this on his album
This is the best song
great song!!
Really good :) very calming, relaxing with a powerful meaning and raw emotion in the song
so cool its about a real event
The symbol from your take sessions is an Otamatone!! :D
Oh shit I never thought that's SO good!!
i love you.
the story behind the song is pretty cool too :O
the fact that he is playing barefoot makes him that much more perfect
hero chops
Bullets is amazing I hope you never know the feeling of being burgled but it's never the expensive things you car about, mine was a jar I collected spare change in my momar gave it to me I'll never be able to replace it
@LiverLungFR im not sure, i just remember earlier in the year at one of his gigs he said it wasnt going to be on the album! its such an amazing song though. i have an idea of some of the songs that will be on there because iv been to a few of his shows, holes, anti-love song, and thats all the names i can remember, but youtube some live videos of his gigs from early in the year and those songs will most likely be on there :)
sweet ;)
AND also the song lots..
This is really heart breaking...
@hungrykeeley I also heard this was not on the new album. Do you know what it is looking like at all, as in how many and which songs?
I just love that this song has its own story. Most of these songs now a day from taylor swift or selena gomez are just made to make money out of it. But this is just so much different, I love all mikes songs, He puts so much feeling into it
TREE
Might sound a bit silly, but there’s a similar story with a guy here on RUclips. He made lego videos for years and had invested hundreds and hundreds of hours into unique lego scenes/sculptures to the point of having a whole room dedicated to them. Then someone broke into his house, stole the majority of the pieces and smashed the rest. Its all documented on RUclips if you look it up. Sad stuff.
Wow, Bullets was 3 Years (who knows how much more) from its official release on Whispers I.
I like the tree haha
Where was this filmed?
You are cool :)
Something just like this happened to me 14 tears collcting rare coins with my dad and someone stole them. Some people just din't know personal value...
fuckin hell yesssssssssssss
i like \PASSENGER/
my hair is standing on end.
再来听一次
Bullets :* *From indonesia*
The songwriter who inspired myself soo much!
Hope u like my tribute version to him:
Johannes Burghart - Bullets thank you :)
When he says fucking :')
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people making assumptions about the thieves but how easy would it be to make a song about how these men
trying so long to find a job to pay for their mothers medical treatment after weeks of searching no one would hire them. afraid for their mothers well being and her worsening condition. they turn to theft, as they pull up towards a random house they see a older man who seems to have a quite comfy life.. 'he wouldn't miss these material objects' they think trying to justify their actions. they go inside new to the act they clumsy take anything they think may be valuable. they see a box hidden with shinny bullets inside. they think 'these must be valuable who would hid something that wasn't valuable'. as they they sell the stolen items they find the bullets are worthless.. realizing that they were wrong they return to the house to give back the bullets but the fear that the man would turn them in resulting in them getting imprisoned 'who would care for their mother' they head towards the woods knowing they have done a terrible act but what choice did they have.
This story just makes you sound like a thief.
These people were not just thieves. They were stupid and heartless thieves, hence probably not those you describe. Stupid because of stealing something of low to no material value without knowing how to sell it and heartless because of stealing collection.
+Marcel Jung I understand the song but my point is that there are two sides to the story And we only know half. Sure these people did a bad thing but perhaps they had reasons to do so. Not saying it's right to steal, all I'm saying is sometimes people feel they have too.
Anyway, let's agree to disagree :D I think that stealing even a valuable collection full of gold would be heartless, even in the situation you describe. Not just bad but heartless and cruel. Collections mean everything to collectors. I remember reading an article once about a man who killed her wife, who, while angry, destroyed his Star Wars collection and while I do agree that it was inappropriate, I could understand him to some extent, as it is something like a horcrux for collectors (you know Harry Potter, right?) So, it is cruel, not just bad. And stupid, of course, if they did not know (at the top) where to sell it and if it has any value (and, if so, how big). So, these thieves were definitely not the last resort ones. So, stealing a TV or computer with very clear value yet, expectably, very low emotional value, could be in that case (badly but still) justified to some extent but collection hardly ever.
or ur bad at interpretations and youtube comments at the same time
ALTERNATE ENDING :P
And the men with the truck came back to his home
But the guy was ready this time around
He took out what few bullets he had left
Stuck them in a gun and aimed for the head...
kon720 Hahahaha! That’s fantastic - I’m sure Passenger would love that too!
Maybe u like my cover of this amazing song too.
Johannes Burghart - Bullets
Thanks to everyone :)