Fade Away
Best Coast Lyrics
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And love, it fades
My brain is grey from all the things I take
I want to sleep
But all I do is dream
Sick of you being mean
I didn't do anything
For those who weep
Sick of you being mean
I didn't do anything
I could stay I could stay I could stay
I could stay
But it's best to go away, go away, go away
I won't change, I'll stay the same
I won't change, I'll stay the same
Darling fade away, darling fade away
Sometimes I see
The person that's inside of me
She's real, she's mean
She doesn't say anything
My heart can tell
What she screams and yells
That inside she's cold
And she'll never grow old
I could stay I could stay I could stay
I could stay
But it's best to go away, go away, go away
I won't change, I'll stay the same
I won't change, I'll stay the same
Darling fade away, darling fade away
My heart it melts
For those who weep
Sick of you being mean
I didn't do anything
The lyrics of Best Coast's song, "Fade Away," speak of the inevitability of change and the impermanence of love. The opening lines, "People they change / And love, it fades," set the tone for what is a melancholic rumination on the fleeting nature of relationships. The singer reflects on the changes that have taken place in her life and the emotional toll they have taken on her, evident in the line, "My brain is grey from all the things I take." She is tired of the situation and longs for escape, leading to the repetition of "I could stay I could stay I could stay / I could stay / But it's best to go away, go away, go away."
In the second verse, the singer introduces the idea of an inner turmoil. She "sometimes sees / the person that's inside of me," and the picture she paints of this person is not a pretty one. The imagery of a heart melting for those who weep suggests that her inner self is one that is cold and unfeeling, despite her outward expressions of empathy. And yet, the singer also seems resigned to this fate, noting that her inner self "will never grow old."
Overall, "Fade Away" is a song about the acceptance of change and the difficulty of letting go, even in the face of negativity. The repeated lyrics and simple melody contribute to a feeling of wistfulness and resignation.
Line by Line Meaning
People they change
People change over time
And love, it fades
Love can disappear over time as well
My brain is grey from all the things I take
I feel emotionally drained and exhausted from taking on too much
I want to sleep
I'm tired and need to rest
But all I do is dream
Even in my sleep, my mind can't rest and is still active
Sick of you being mean
I'm tired of the way you treat me
I didn't do anything
I don't understand why you treat me this way
My heart it melts
I feel emotional pain and empathy for those who are hurting
For those who weep
I feel compassion for those who are crying
I could stay I could stay I could stay
I have the option to stay in this situation
But it's best to go away, go away, go away
Leaving would be better for me in the long run
I won't change, I'll stay the same
I won't change who I am just to make someone else happy
Darling fade away, darling fade away
I need to let go and move on from this situation
Sometimes I see
Occasionally I have moments of insight
The person that's inside of me
The real me that I sometimes hide from others
She's real, she's mean
The real me can be harsh and unforgiving at times
She doesn't say anything
I don't express these feelings to others
My heart can tell
My instincts are telling me something important
What she screams and yells
The real me is screaming for change
That inside she's cold
The real me can come off as distant and unemotional
And she'll never grow old
This part of me will never change, despite getting older
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BETHANY COSENTINO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bibianagonzalez780
People they change
And love, it fades
My brain is gray from all the things I take
I want to sleep
But all I do is dream
Sick of you being mean
I didn't do anything
My heart it melts
For those who weep
Sick of you being mean
I didn't do anything
[Chorus]
I could stay I could stay I could stay
I could
Stay
But it's best to go away, go away, go away
Go away
I won't change, I'll stay the same
I won't change, I'll stay the same
Darling fade away, darling fade away
Sometimes I see
The person that's inside of me
She's real
She's mean
She doesn't say anything
My heart can tell
What she screams and yells
That inside she's cold
And she'll never grow old
[Chorus]
My heart it melts
For those who weep
Sick of you being mean
I didn't do anything
@willowinthebooks4837
There's nothing like singing along to this while driving
@Liquidhamstermedia
This is some of the heaviest guitar parts I've heard in their songs, but yet it's also of the most beautiful.
@Muzyamai
Saudade dessa musica❤
@abotanicalbaby
Favorite best coast song
@oopys111
Um in love ... in this voice and sound... im falled, thankssss!♡♡
@obiwon9
Masterpiece
@Christhyfy
this os probably one iof their best songs
@skywrd_
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@alustoholicks1786
I'm feeling this song right now, sorta narrative on me personal life, probably why it's so good! Good job Best Coast - E.Swan :)
@TheBlackAdder42
WONDERFUL