Passenger

Album: Britney Jean (2013)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • This guitar-driven song finds a vulnerable Spears ruminating on romantic trust as she lets go of the hesitation that comes with a new relationship. She sings:

    "I'll let you the lead the way now, cuz I want you to take the wheel
    I've never been a passenger
    Though, I never knew how good it would feel."

    The track was written by Katy Perry - presumably inspired by recent events in her life - along with Australian singer-songwriter Sia. Perry also wrote about her failed marriage with Russell Brand on her Prism album, as well as songs about finding love again with John Mayer.
  • Spears told MTV News how the collaboration with Perry came about. "We actually didn't get in the studio together," she explained "My people and her people worked it out, but I'm a huge fan of hers. I think she's an amazing vocalist and she has a beautiful voice. And I love the song. From the moment I heard the song, I was like, 'This is really beautiful.' So I was really proud I was able to do it."

Comments

Be the first to comment...

Editor's Picks

Adele

AdeleFact or Fiction

Despite her reticent personality, Adele's life and music are filled with intrigue. See if you can spot the true tales.

Susanna Hoffs - "Eternal Flame"

Susanna Hoffs - "Eternal Flame"They're Playing My Song

The Prince-penned "Manic Monday" was the first song The Bangles heard coming from a car radio, but "Eternal Flame" is closest to Susanna's heart, perhaps because she sang it in "various states of undress."

Phil Hurtt ("I'll Be Around")

Phil Hurtt ("I'll Be Around")Songwriter Interviews

Phil was a songwriter, producer and voice behind many Philadelphia soul classics. When disco hit, he got an interesting project: The Village People.

Rufus Wainwright

Rufus WainwrightSongwriter Interviews

Rufus Wainwright on "Hallelujah," his album Unfollow The Rules, and getting into his "lyric trance" on 12-hour walks.

Graham Bonnet (Alcatrazz, Rainbow)

Graham Bonnet (Alcatrazz, Rainbow)Songwriter Interviews

Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Vai were two of Graham's co-writers for some '80s rock classics.

The 10 Bands Most Like Spinal Tap

The 10 Bands Most Like Spinal TapSong Writing

Based on criteria like girlfriend tension, stage mishaps and drummer turnover, these are the 10 bands most like Spinal Tap.