Singer and songwriter Passenger has released the official music video for his song titled “It Was Gonna Be You.” The touching track comes ahead of his upcoming album, titled Wild Love, which is set to come out on November 6th. Fans around the world are already sharing their support for the honest words and clear emotion in this new release.
Key Takeaways
- Passenger has released the official music video for his new single It Was Gonna Be You.
- The emotional track is taken from his upcoming album Wild Love, releasing on November 6th.
- The song explores themes of love, heartbreak, and accepting when a relationship is over.
“It Was Gonna Be You” speaks directly about the pain of a deep relationship coming to an unexpected end. Passenger reflects on a past partner who used to be his guide and comfort during difficult times. Over time, he realizes that things have changed and they can no longer stay together as a couple.
The emotional weight of the track is carried through simple yet meaningful lines. In the song, he sings:
“We went from strangers to friends to lovers to strangers again / And I guess I always thought it was gonna be you.”
These words show how quickly a life shared with someone can turn into separate paths. Passenger admits that he never thought he would walk away from what they built together. Listeners who enjoy deep storytelling songs, such as Ghost by Jhené Aiko, will easily relate to the honest lyrics in this release.
The official music video was directed by Nic Minns and produced by Dan Matthews under the production company Ramshackle. It features lead actors Melissa Pickering and Zack Arlo, who bring the main story of the lyrics to life on screen. The visual elements help viewers feel the full emotion behind the singer’s words.
Musically, the song was written by Michael Rosenberg, who performs under the stage name Passenger. He produced the track alongside Chris Vallejo, who also mixed the project. The song features simple acoustic guitars, drums played by Karl Brazil, and piano by David Tench, creating a gentle background for the vocals.
Heartbreak songs often touch people deeply regardless of the genre. Just as emotional tracks like Wuru Manya by Teni & Chike explore love and human connection, Passenger captures the hard truth of letting go. He shows that facing the truth about an ending relationship is a hard but necessary step in life.
With his new album Wild Love arriving on November 6th, Passenger continues to show his skill in making simple and honest music. Fans can pre-order the project online and follow his official social media pages for more updates.
