Holes
Passenger
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I know a man with nothing in his hands, nothing but a rolling stone He told me about when his house burnt down, he lost everything he owned He lay asleep for six hole weeks, they were gonna ask his mother to choose When he woke up with nothing he said I'll tell you something When you've got nothing, you've got nothing to lose Now I've got a hole in my pocket, a hole in my shirt, a whole lot of trouble, he said But now the money's gone, life carries on and I miss it like a hole in the head I know a woman with kids around her ankles an a baby on her lap She said one day her husband went to get a paper and the mother fucker never came back Mortgage to pay and four kids to raise, keeping the wolf from the door She said the wolf's just a puppy and the door's double locked so why you gottaworry me for Now he left a hole in my heart a hole in a promise a hole on the side of my bed Oh but now that he's gone well life carries on and I miss him like a hole in the head Well sometimes you can't change and you can't choose And sometimes it seems you gain less than you lose Now we've got holes in our hearts, yeah we've got holes in our lives Well we've got holes, we've got holes but we carry on Well we've got holes in our hearts, yeah we've got holes in our lives Well we've got holes, we've got holes but we carry on Said we've got holes in our hearts, yeah we've got holes in our lives Well we've got holes, we've got holes but we carry on Said we've got holes in our hearts, we've got holes in our lives We've got holes, we've got holes but we carry on Said we've got holes in our hearts, we've got holes in our lives We've got holes, we've got holes but we carry on Said we've got holes in our hearts, yeah we've got holes in our lives Well we've got holes, we've got holes but we carry on.
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Written by: MICHAEL DAVID ROSENBERG
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12 facts about this song
Music Genre"Holes" is a Folk Rock song, a sub-genic classification of rock and indie music that incorporates the use of folk-style melody and instrumentalization.
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Album AchievementThe song is part of the album "All the Little Lights," which peaked at No. 3 on the UK albums chart, demonstrating its significant commercial success.
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Song Release Date"Holes" was released in 2012 as part of the artist's fourth studio album.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not charting individually, "Holes" contributed to the overall chart performance of the "All the Little Lights" album.
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Artist's Background"Passenger," whose real name is Mike Rosenberg, is a British singer-songwriter and musician known for his poignant lyrics and unique vocals.
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Songwriting"Holes" maintains Rosenberg's signature lyrical style - it reflects a philosophical observation of life hardships and maintaining optimism despite them.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Holes" features Rosenberg singing amidst various picturesque landscapes, enhancing the song's emotive and reflective quality.
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Live Performances"Holes" has become a staple in Passenger's live performances, often creating a sing-along atmosphere that shows the strength of his connection with fans.
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Acoustic VersionPassenger released an acoustic version of "Holes" which remains popular among fans for its stripped-back, raw sound, underlining the song's emotional depth.
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Lyrical DepthThe song's lyrics consistently utilize metaphoric expressions, leaving room for listeners to input personal interpretations based largely on their individual experiences or inclinations.
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Music ProductionThe song was produced by Chris Vallejo, an Australian record producer, and it was mixed in Linear Recording, Sydney.
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InfluenceThe narrative in "Holes" is said to be influenced by Passenger's own life experiences and his observation of other people's struggles.
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