Fading
Rihanna Lyrics
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Well they feel like words to me
Well this just ain't working
Stop thinking you can run over me
I'm drifting, I'm settling
Off to a foreign place
If I can't see what's in front of me
It's a mystery, well then apparently
Things just ain't the same
And I'm ready for change
Go on, begone, bye bye, so long
Can't you see that you're
Fading, fading, fading, fa-a-a-a-away
Away, away, away, away
I opened up my eyes, and I finally realized
Today, today, it's too late
You're fading away
Put a sock in it just stop running your mouth
Got my mind made up, I ain't coming back again
No way, no way, no way, no way
'Cause I'm so fed up, boy you got me messed up
If we hookin' back up, don't press your luck today, today
I'm blowing you away
Things just ain't the same
And I'm ready for change
Go on, begone, tata so long
Can't you see that you're
Fading, fading, fading, fa-a-a-a-away
Away, away, away, away
I opened up my eyes, and I finally realized
Today, today, it's too late
You're fading away
Saw you turn into a ghost right in front of my eyes
Tell me what's a girl to do when she's crying inside?
I'm about to go insane
I'm jumping off this train
Whether wrong or right, I'll be gone by night
Can't you see that you're
Fading, fading, fading, fa-a-a-a-away
Away, away, away, away
I opened up my eyes, and I finally realized
Today, today, it's too late
You're fading away
The song "Fading" by Rihanna is about a relationship that has come to an end. Rihanna expresses her frustration with her partner who claims to love her but just uses empty words, making her feel like he is running over her. She feels as though she is drifting and settling, leading her to seek change and realize that she is ready to move on. The lyrics suggest that the relationship has been on the decline for some time, with the chorus repeating the phrase "fading away" multiple times, symbolizing the end of the relationship. Rihanna has finally realized that her partner has changed, and she is now becoming increasingly distant from him.
In the second verse, Rihanna wants her partner to stop talking and expresses that she has made up her mind about leaving him for good. She is fed up with his behavior and doesn't want to give him any more chances. The bridge highlights the pain that Rihanna is going through. She has watched her partner turn into a "ghost," which symbolizes the loss of his love and affection. This has left her feeling extremely hurt and confused. Despite this, Rihanna still knows that she needs to leave. She is about to "go insane" and has decided to jump off the train of this relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you love me
You claim to love me
Well they feel like words to me
Your words do not have meaning or depth
Well this just ain't working
Our relationship is not functioning
Stop thinking you can run over me
Stop believing you can manipulate me
I'm drifting, I'm settling
I am becoming complacent and losing focus
Off to a foreign place
I am moving on to a new location or chapter in my life
If I can't see what's in front of me
If I cannot understand what is ahead of me
It's a mystery, well then apparently
It remains unknown, therefore
Things just ain't the same
Our situation has changed
And I'm ready for change
I am prepared for the differences
Go on, begone, bye bye, so long
Leave, depart, farewell
Can't you see that you're
Don't you realize that you are
Fading, fading, fading, fa-a-a-a-away
Disappearing, drifting, deteriorating
Away, away, away, away
Departing, vanishing, moving on
I opened up my eyes, and I finally realized
I have become aware, I am aware now
Today, today, it's too late
The time has passed, it is now too late
You're fading away
You are disappearing, vanishing
Put a sock in it just stop running your mouth
Be quiet, stop talking
Got my mind made up, I ain't coming back again
I have decided, I will not return
No way, no way, no way, no way
Absolutely not
'Cause I'm so fed up, boy you got me messed up
I am extremely frustrated and disappointed in you
If we hookin' back up, don't press your luck today, today
If we were to get back together, don't test your chances today
I'm blowing you away
I am leaving you behind, letting you go
Saw you turn into a ghost right in front of my eyes
I watched you disappear without a trace
Tell me what's a girl to do when she's crying inside?
What options does a girl have when she is hurting emotionally?
I'm about to go insane
I am close to losing my mind
I'm jumping off this train
I am getting off this path or journey
Whether wrong or right, I'll be gone by night
Regardless of consequences, I am leaving soon
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alex Gazaway, Quintin Amey, Jamal Jones, William Hodge Jr., Darnell Dalton, Lamar Taylor, Darnello Dalton, William Hodge
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@andrewjosephm.maheux8899
One of Rihanna's best songs. Love it forever
@Browneyezish
Me too ❤
@PutraWahyuSejati
This version is much much better than what I listen on Spotify
@lilybarker6405
Literally I just put it on because I love this song but hadn’t listened in a while and I was so confused at the intro I thought I dreamed this one but I came on here and so glad I didn’t make it up I wish they hadn’t changed it
@mutunasimasiku5203
This is the comment I came for lol😅
@wisgirl03
I've had this song on repeat for a good hour. LOVE it.
@buraburee
One of my all time favorites!! it never fades!
@kciee6258
My all time favourite song off the album
@comoebomsercrianca5316
Linda melodia 😍
@soniaaires1655
🔥🔥👍🇲🇿🥰🥰 não tem como eu sair esse som, já se passam muitos anos, mas estou aqui a marcar a minha presença, 2023😢