Pass Me By
Love's Warning Signs: Charley Pride's 'Pass Me By' Reveals Heartache on the Road
Lyrics
Would you look at what came
Expressing surprise or disbelief at something that has arrived or appeared.
Down the road today
Describing something that has approached or arrived on the road today.
Wanting me to be one more mistake to make
Referring to someone who wants to become another mistake in the speaker's life.
A bridge to burn to get to someone knew
Indicating a willingness to create a situation (a bridge to burn) to move on to someone new.
Hey pass me by if
Asking someone to ignore or avoid the speaker if they are merely passing through temporarily.
You're only passing through
Reiterating the request to pass by if the person is not staying permanently.
You sure look like the traveling kind to me
Commenting on the appearance or demeanor of the person passing through, appearing like a traveler.
Don't stop if this ain't where
Advising the person to continue without stopping if their destination isn't where they currently are.
You want to be now I don't know what you
Expressing uncertainty about the person's intentions and suggesting they might have made a mistake.
Think you're run into hey pass me by if
Repeatedly requesting the person to pass by if they're not planning to stay.
You're only passing through
Reiterating the sentiment of passing by if they're only passing through temporarily.
Now I'm not gonna be your stepping stone
Refusing to be used as a means to an end or as a temporary platform for someone.
Among the other hearts that you've walked on
Emphasizing that the speaker doesn't want to be another casualty among the hearts the person has hurt.
Lord help me if I fall in love with you
Expressing concern or worry about falling in love with the passing person.
Hey pass me by if
Repeatedly urging the person to pass by if they're not staying.
You're only passing through
Reiterating the sentiment of passing by if the person is only passing through.
Hey pass me by if
Repeating the request for the passing person to ignore the speaker if they're not staying.
You're only passing through
Reiterating the sentiment of passing by if the person is only passing through.
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