Fade Away
Oasis Lyrics

When I was young
As a child, I believed that I had control over my own life.

I thought I had my own key
I believed that I had the power to unlock my future and achieve my dreams.

I knew exactly What I wanted to be
I had a clear vision of my future and the person that I wanted to become.

Now I'm sure You've boarded up every door
As time has passed, I have come to realize that the opportunities I once saw for myself have been closed off or taken away.

Lived in a bubble
I existed in a world where I was insulated from the harsh realities of the world.

Days were never ending
As a child, life felt infinite and I never imagined that it would come to an end.

Was not concerned About what life was sending
I did not worry about the difficulties and challenges of life because I believed that my path was set and that I would achieve my dreams.

Fantasy was real Now I know much about the way I feel
As an adult, I have come to realize that my childhood illusions were not rooted in reality and that I have had to confront uncomfortable truths about myself and the world around me.

I'll paint you the picture 'Cause I don't think You live round here no more
I will try to explain to you how things have changed because I don't think that you understand or can relate to my experiences anymore.

I've never even seen The key to the door
I have never had the opportunity to achieve the things that I once saw as my destiny.

We only get what we will settle for
Our lives are limited by what we are willing to accept and what we believe we are capable of achieving.

While we're living The dreams we have as children fade away
As we age, our youthful dreams and aspirations lose their luster and become more distant and unattainable.

They fade away away away
Our dreams continue to slip further and further away from us.

Now my life has turned Another corner
My life has taken a new direction, and I am faced with new challenges and opportunities.

I think it's only best That I should warn you
I feel the need to caution you about the limitations and pressures that are part of adult life.

Dream it while you can Maybe someday I'll make you understand
Dream big while you are still able, and hopefully one day you will understand the struggles and changes that accompany growing up.

They fade away away away
Our dreams continue to slip further and further away from us.

They fade away away away
Our dreams continue to slip further and further away from us.

Fade away away away
Our dreams continue to slip further and further away from us.