Mackenzie Johnson - Passenger (Original)

Here’s “Passenger,” a tune of mine I’m entering into NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest this year. It’s a song about surrendering to love by allowing yourself to be its passenger, to ride its ever-changing waves of beauty and hurt. No matter the outcome, I’m really proud of this one, and I hope you love it too 🥲
LYRICS:
verse 1
it carries me
like the waves on an open sea
wading, wandering, capture me
and hijack my heart
it moves my mouth
and the words that are coming out
whispering turns into a shout
and I fall apart
pre-chorus
take me for a ride, take me for a ride
I’ll let you hold me
you can be my guide till the day I die
just shape and mold me
chorus
cause I’m just your passenger
I’ll hang on your every word
until we crash and burn
I’ll still dance in the flames of you
verse 2
you threw me out
rocked the boat, left me there to drown
discarded like the lost and found
and I’m sinking deep
ooh, but I’ll swim back up for more
reach the surface and the promise of the shore
siren song, I am hooked on your allure
sing me to sleep
pre-chorus
and take me for a ride, take me for a ride
I’ll let you hold me
a gravity that I never could defy
why fight the inescapable beast
chorus
cause I’m just your passenger
I’ll hang on your every word
until we crash and burn
I’ll still dance in the flames of you
you’re gone in a flash and then
you’re holding my hand again
I never know where or when
but I’ll stand here and wait for you
cause I’m just your passenger
bridge
I’m tied to your rhythm
I write every song about you
with or without you
I’m your willing victim
shortsighted and wrong, you told me to
guess I’ll never learn
I will only return, just say when
closing chorus
cause I’m just your passenger
swear you off then I surrender
it’s worth a whole world of hurt
just to dance in the flames of you
you’re gone in a flash and then
you’re holding my hand again
I never know where or when
but I’ll stand here and wait for you
cause I’m just your passenger
oh, I’m just your passenger
I’m just your passenger
you carry me
like the waves on an open sea
wading, wandering, capture me
and hijack my heart
Mackenzie Johnson Music 2023
#mackenziejohnson #tinydeskcontest #passenger

[@MackenzieJohnson]

Here's "Passenger," a song I wrote about surrendering to love by allowing yourself to be its passenger, to ride its ever-changing waves of beauty and hurt. I'm proud of this one and I hope you love it too 🥲

[@astraiarune3026]

Beautiful song 🎵 ❤️ I love your voice!!

[@MackenzieJohnson]

@@astraiarune3026 Thank you!!!

[@astraiarune3026]

​@Mackenzie Johnson anytime!! You're such an inspiration 💛 ✨️ 💗

[@brettmiller4957]

Marry me?!

[@darkpoetik5375]

Mackenzie Make the guitar sound like a one man band And flash that ebuillient colgate smile Charm me with those dazzling outfits Knock me out with that winning style Even the sun cant hold a candle Nor the moon to the light you give, what Zeal the melodies erupting from Inside your tender soul Easily, my time, you make me give Just like that, you become a folkie or An r and b crooner turning on a dime Cos you're eclectic, like your many hats Kick a wicked verse, spit a fly rhyme So many voices i hear online Only yours move me, i confess, youre a Natural born siren, a bob dylan in a dress

[@Katrein]

It's so good! You should release it 🥰 we could listen to it all day long

[@izzy4el]

Such amazing vocal control and such a beautiful voice Mackenzie. Enjoyed this thoroughly.

[@mel.bedoya]

🥹 Absolutely stunning. Wow! 🫶🏽

[@sofyb.varghese5953]

Wowww, Just Awesome Mackenzie. Keep up. You have a beautiful voice.

[@atlantissoundcentering]

This is amaaazing! Please keep writing! You have a new follower and fan, Mckenzie. So glad I found you among the musical masses online. You are a rare gem....love your voice and playing.....keep following your passion and sharing your beautiful gift with the world. 💓💫

[@JaykleMusic]

such a sweet song MacKenzie, lovely voice 🎤 🎸 🎼 👏⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@SlippstersVideos]

Uh ohhhhhhhhh 😍❤‍🔥

[@yammittypark3034]

I live for your originals 😍 seriously, you never miss

[@madeleinehiggins243]

this is soso beautiful so glad I found your music

[@ananeu]

how is everything about her beautiful?🤍i loved the story of this song💫

[@JFK1180]

Big fan. Thank you❤

[@dglens]

your voice is amazing, feels like a warm hug 🔥

[@superhunk1989]

What a super beautiful song!

[@MrABogey]

A Siren song, lovely and so true

[@laurarepetti3449]

This is beautiful Mackenzie, good luck with the contest! ♥

[@fabianfabfab]

Very Good. ^^~ . from Seoul.

[@Klexie]

OMG 😱. I loved it. 🥰

[@maggieshifflett5835]

you're astonishing. you're my new favorite artist!

[@SilkToasts]

Wow. So good! I’m dead, fr.

[@patrickburns3628]

Amazing! You are a very talented young lady. Keep up the good work.

[@garylindsey5174]

Verrry lovely dear🎶👏🎶👏🎶

[@luciemalaisha5601]

this is so beautiful

[@marianofolio9074]

Superbe chanson création! bravo!

[@user-bg5cq4xd3r]

Very nice origin! Wish you a very good 🍀

[@sdrtcacgnrjrc]

Great song 👍🏼

[@SecretPlacePsalm91]

Shut up!!! You are AMAZING!!!!!!!! Your cover by Tori and how she commented about you got me here!!!!

[@yida0517]

❤️❤️❤️

[@SuMtOnE]

Found you by luck and I’m hooked. Keep up the great work. If you can , will do you a cover for Brian McKnight - Could :) ❤

[@barrygilbert3649]

Exactly my feelings. Just came accross you by chance when looking at covers of Linger....I really liked your version, both your gorgeous voice and your very nice guitar playing and rhythm....and I'm an experienced guitar player so I appreciate your style. I'd definitely pay to see you perform at a concert....so if you're ever in Ireland....

[@SeanAndrew8973]

Pretty Nice !

[@snehapradhan5591]

💙

[@charlykabuto8489]

❤❤😍😍😍😍

[@diegorivera476]

pretty song

[@apenaasge]

❤❤

[@YamunaTamang]

all the best for your contest always your greatest fan

[@AffirmationStationYT]

Would honestly love to see you cover Nico Vega and Aint No Rest For The Wicked from Cage The Elephant, your original gives me that nice tonal vibe I it!!!

[@SR-ql9he]

The song is giving Taylor Swift vibes. 💜Honestly wish you'd get more recognition. 💕

[@danajordan7827]

I. Am. Obsessed. When is it going to be on Spotify?

[@guitarlove5294]

wonderfou...

[@darkpoetik5375]

Mackenzie Make the guitar sound like a one man band And flash that ebuillient colgate smile Charm me with those dazzling outfits Knock me out with that winning style Even the sun cant hold a candle Nor the moon to the light you give, what Zeal the melodies erupting from Inside your tender soul Easily, my time, you make me give Just like that, you become a folkie or An r and b crooner turning on a dime Cos you're eclectic, like your many hats Kick a wicked verse, spit a fly rhyme So many voices i hear online Only yours move me, i confess, youre a Natural born siren, a bob dylan in a dress

[@thoughtstorms_keith]

Exquisite. Only found you this morning. I will return often. I'll bring friends!

[@mewlovedlover2735]

You have such a wonderful voice! It saddens me that you are such a hidden gem. Well, if you want views then you gotta make covers of the current trend music.

[@williamsampaiolima3705]

🌈🌈🌈🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@rehaanshaikh9819]

Can anyone tell me the guitar name and model?

[@MackAlton]

I have been a fan since about 2k subs Mostly from googling my own name