Fade Away
BLAHSUM Lyrics

To have the respect and affection of other people
Being respected and loved by others is one of the most crucial things in our existence

Is one of the most important things in life
It is such a crucial aspect of our well-being that it can be categorized as one of life's most paramount requisites

Yet, we don’t think about it much
It is seldom given much thought despite being important

Except for when we're outside of the group
It becomes more relevant only when we find ourselves isolated from the larger community

Wanting to belong (Woah! Man freaked out!)
This desire to attain a sense of fellowship with others can lead to bouts of craziness

Well, you can’t do this (Right now yeah!)
Trying to artificially integrate oneself into a group is not possible immediately

(You know how much I sacrificed?!)
There are times when people can make sacrifices to become a part of a community

I was sitting wishing I was dead (Oh)
There can be instances when the feeling of loneliness can seem unbearable

I need you out of my head
The weight of isolation can be so heavy that it becomes necessary to be around people at all times to avoid being consumed by its anxiety

It's a nightmare that never ends
The feeling of loneliness and isolation can be like a never-ending nightmare

Where's my friends? They're all dead
In moments of loneliness, one can feel deserted, as if all their friends have vanished

I cried for thirty-nine nights
Isolation and loneliness can result in immense pain that can be displayed in the form of crying

I danced with the devil in the pale moonlight twice
The desire for companionship can lead to interactions with unsavory characters

And lived to tell about it
Despite these encounters, people can emerge relatively unscathed

Third time was the charm
However, those interactions can quickly lose their novelty

Welcome to hell, you got it
Isolation can often feel like a prison with no escape

There'll be peace in the valley one day
People believe there will be a time when everything will be alright

That's what they all say
This is a common refrain that is often met with skepticism

Until then, I'll be on my way
Until the world becomes a better place, there is nothing else to do but continue on with life

Indivisible the wages are unlivable (Okay)
Financial constraints can compound the effects of isolation

Drunk and tired, uninspired
The weight of isolation can lead to feelings of exhaustion and lack of motivation

Ripped tissues, cold virgins
Symptoms of depression, such as tearing and loneliness, can continue for extended periods

The little machine that makes you feel
The emotions experienced when around others can be euphoric and like medicine to the soul

My heart's pumping, the cars merging
Being surrounded by people can lead to a feeling of excitement and contentment

God's eyes beaming, burning
Feeling like you're being watched constantly

Big old "Big Gulp" cup with the dog urine
Hitting rock bottom where even the most undesirable things are considered valuable

You think you fed up, just a cog in it
Feeling incapable of changing the status quo and being resigned to one's fate

You're getting old (Oh), you're losing it
The fear of aging and death can intensify the effects of isolation

I'm in the mold, as you live
Feeling like an outlier in society can have far-reaching effects

To fade away was a fatal mistake
Allowing oneself to fade into isolation can be detrimental

The never go backland, I'll never go back man
Once someone withdraws into isolation it can be difficult to re-enter society

How much of me is fake?
In moments of loneliness, one can begin to question their own worth

Ask my blunt if it hits, man
In desperate times people tend to turn to substances for solace

That party was pretty gnarly, lit man
The fleeting moments of social interactions can feel like a breath of fresh air

I'm wasting away in some type of hell
The prolonged feeling of isolation can make life feel like a living hell

What you in for, for trying to escape yourself
The feeling of isolation can often result from one's own psyche and insecurities

(He's gone crazy!)
Desperation caused by isolation can lead to madness

(He's got the space madness!)
Desperation caused by isolation can lead to madness, as when someone is isolated in outer space for a long time