Fade Away
Allison Crowe Lyrics
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Want to see me wasted
'Cause that's the only time I'd kneel before you and
You would rather
Shut your eyes and fly so far above me
That you don't even have to say you were ever there
Open up your eyes
'Cause I'm drowning myself again
You
Well I don't think you understand this
I don't even think you could ever come close and
You
I know you don't understand
What your absence does to me
I
Don't know what to believe when I see
Your vacant eyes tear away what little faith
I ever had in anyone and I
Shouldn't have let you pull me in
And watch you walk away
I never wanted to fly
Without dying before
And I believed that you were there to
Save me from myself
But I was just dreaming
"Fade Away" is a powerful song by Allison Crowe that tackles the complex emotions that come with being in a toxic relationship. In the first verse, the singer expresses the idea that the only time their partner wants to see them is when they are at their lowest - when they are "wasted". The singer is aware of this and understands that their partner would rather distance themselves so as not to be there when the person inevitably falls apart. The line "you would rather shut your eyes and fly so far above me" highlights this - the partner wants to maintain a sense of superiority over the singer, even though they are the ones who need help.
In the chorus, the singer pleads with their partner to "open up your eyes and watch me fade away" - to bear witness to the pain they are going through. The lines "I'm drowning myself again" are a clear indication that the singer is aware of the destructive nature of their habits but feels powerless to stop. In the second verse, the singer tries to express to their partner that what they are going through is not something that can be understood from a distance. They feel alone and isolated, and their partner's lack of understanding is exacerbating their feelings of despair. The singer realizes that they should never have let their partner get close to them because watching them walk away has left them feeling even more lost and hopeless than before.
Line by Line Meaning
You want to see me wasted
You derive pleasure from seeing me in a state of drunkenness and vulnerability, as it gives you an opportunity to exercise control over me
'Cause that's the only time I'd kneel before you and
In my state of inebriation, I would be more submissive towards you and you could feel superior to me
You would rather
Your preference is to
Shut your eyes and fly so far above me
You want to avoid any emotional connection or responsibility towards me, and soar high above me with a false sense of superiority
That you don't even have to say you were ever there
You want to be detached from any involvement with me, as you have no intention of being accountable for your actions
Open up your eyes
I implore you to become aware of the reality of the situation
And watch me fade away
Observe as I succumb to my internal struggles and cease to exist
'Cause I'm drowning myself again
I am engaging in self-destructive behavior that is causing me to spiral out of control
You
You
Well I don't think you understand this
I don't believe that you comprehend the gravity of the situation
I don't even think you could ever come close and
I am skeptical that you would be capable of empathizing with me in any way
You
You
I know you don't understand
I am certain that you lack the ability to comprehend
What your absence does to me
Your lack of presence in my life has a profound negative impact on my mental well-being
I
I
Don't know what to believe when I see
I am uncertain about the veracity of what I witness
Your vacant eyes tear away what little faith
When I see the emptiness in your gaze, it destroys the last remnants of my hope and trust
I ever had in anyone and I
I had faith and hope in people, but your actions have rendered me disillusioned
Shouldn't have let you pull me in
I regret allowing you to become a part of my life and influence me in any way
And watch you walk away
Witnessing you leaving me is painful, but I have accepted that this is the inevitable outcome
I never wanted to fly
I did not aspire to achieve great heights
Without dying before
If I did soar high, I wanted to earn it by overcoming my struggles
And I believed that you were there to
I was under the impression that you would be present to
Save me from myself
Rescue me from the inner turmoil that was consuming me
But I was just dreaming
My belief in your support was merely an illusion, and I have been forced to face the truth
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Dietmar Lamberty
Bravo Allison! Beautiful....Awesome!
mozartiikodesu
Awesome! I can feel comfortable with your voice lines silence.