Fade Away
Ateed Lyrics
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I used to think I'll never say goodbye
Believed I'd live a thousand years
Nothing seemed impossible
But I have learned that nothing ever stays
Everything fades away
Everything fades away
Nothing stays
Everything fades away
Everything fades away
Everything fades away
Nothing stays
Take my hand and lead me through the cold night
I'm so afraid to be alone
Can someone tell my why we're here
And tell my why I live in fear
The answers I'll find in me
Everything fades away
Everything fades away
Everything fades away
Nothing stays
Everything fades away
Everything fades away
Everything fades away
Nothing stays
In Ateed's song "Fade Away," the lyrics describe a sense of disillusionment as the singer reflects on past beliefs and experiences that have not held up over time. The opening lines "I used to think that we all never leave / I used to think I'll never say goodbye" show a sense of permanence and immortality that the singer previously thought was possible. The following line, "Believed I'd live a thousand years / Nothing seemed impossible," further emphasizes this idea of infinite time and possibility. However, the singer acknowledges that "nothing ever stays" and that everything fades away. This realization implies that the singer has experienced loss and grief, as the things they believed would last forever have inevitably changed or disappeared.
The repetition of "everything fades away / nothing stays" emphasizes the singer's sense of impermanence and transience in life. Despite this truth, the singer seeks comfort and connection with others, as exemplified by the lines "Take my hand and lead me through the cold night / I'm so afraid to be alone." The singer also expresses a desire for understanding and meaning, asking "Can someone tell my why we're here / And tell my why I live in fear / The answers I'll find in me." The song ultimately suggests that while everything may ultimately fade away, there is still potential for human connection and self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to think that we all never leave
At one point, I believed that everyone I knew would always be in my life.
I used to think I'll never say goodbye
I was convinced that I would never have to say farewell to anyone significant to me.
Believed I'd live a thousand years
I used to think that I was invincible and that age would never catch up to me.
Nothing seemed impossible
Once upon a time, no obstacle or challenge I faced seemed too difficult to overcome.
But I have learned that nothing ever stays
I have now come to realize that everything in life is temporary and never lasts forever.
Everything fades away
All matters in our lives, whether good or bad, eventually come to an end.
Nothing stays
Nothing in this world is permanent, and at some point, all things will pass.
Take my hand and lead me through the cold night
I am currently feeling lost and scared, and I need someone to offer me a sense of direction and comfort.
I'm so afraid to be alone
The mere thought of being by myself terrifies me and fills me with dread.
Can someone tell my why we're here
I am struggling to comprehend my purpose and reason for being alive in this world.
And tell my why I live in fear
I am experiencing a lot of anxiety, and I need someone to explain to me why I am so afraid all the time.
The answers I'll find in me
All the knowledge I need to overcome my current struggles will come from my internal self and self-discovery.
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