Sword from the Stone - Radio 2 House Music Show

Mike "Passenger" Rosenberg recorded most of Songs For The Drunk And Broken Hearted pre-coronavirus at his Black Crow Studios in his hometown of Brighton. Wounded with a broken heart after the breakdown of a long-term relationship, he poured his pain into the record. Rosenberg was going to release the album in early 2020, but the coronavirus lockdown put paid to his plans. The newly single musician began writing more songs for the record, including this melancholic tune where he addresses his ex, wondering how she's getting on.

Passenger inquires in the second verse: How are you feeling, sweetheart? Are you moving on? Are you sleeping ok Or do the nights go on and on? Rosenberg told American Songwriter that being locked down fueled the song's emotional core. "There's a real isolation and desperation to it," he said. "Being separated from people and being on your own in a way that none of us have really experienced before."

During the chorus, Rosenberg admits to finding it the single life difficult and how he is "up and down like a yo-yo." He adds that he's tried to handle being on his own but "can't pull the sword from the stone." Speaking about the contrast between the chorus and verses, Rosenberg said: "What I think is really powerful about this song is the verses are very conversational. It's almost like you're writing a letter to someone or speaking to them on the phone. It's almost like small talk. Then, the chorus is this big explosion of honesty. The juxtaposition between the two is a really powerful thing."