Fade
Capaldi Lewis Lyrics


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It ain't no wonder why we lose control
When we're always a heart attack away from falling in love
Well, I know that we've been hardly holding on
To tell the truth, I can't believe we got this far
Running near on empty
I wish somebody would've told me

That I'd end up so caught up in need of your demons
That I'd be lost without you leading me astray
Guess that I'm a fool for the way that you caught me
Girl, you make my heart break more every day
But don't fade away

And when I'm just about to pass the point of it all
You come ripping all the air from out of my lungs
And now it's so hard to breathe
I wish somebody would've told me

That I'd end up so caught up in need of your demons
That I'd be lost without you leading me astray
Guess that I'm a fool for the way that you caught me
Girl, you make my heart break more every day

Well, I know that we've been hardly holding on
To tell the truth, I can't believe we got this far, oh
Well, I know that we've been hardly holding on
To tell the truth, I can't believe we got this far
Wish somebody would've told me
Wish somebody would've told me

That I'd end up so caught up in need of your demons
That I'd be lost without you leading me astray
Guess I'm such a fucking fool for the way that you caught me
'Cause girl, you make my heart break more every day

But don't fade away (well, I know that we've been hardly holding on)
To tell the truth, I can't believe we got this far
Don't fade away (well, I know that we've been hardly holding on)




To tell the truth, I can't believe we got this far
So don't fade away

Overall Meaning

The song "Fade" by Lewis Capaldi is a heart-wrenching ballad about being caught up in a toxic and unhealthy relationship but unable to let go. The opening lyrics "It ain't no wonder why we lose control, when we're always a heart attack away from falling in love" set the tone for the song, highlighting the dangerous and spontaneous nature of the relationship. The singer knows that they have been "hardly holding on" and reveals that they "can't believe we got this far".


The chorus of the song is particularly impactful as it encapsulates the emotions of the singer so well. It reveals that the singer is so deeply entangled in their partner's demons that they are lost without them leading them astray. The singer admits to being a fool for the way their partner caught them and that their heart breaks more every day, but still pleads for them not to fade away.


The bridge of the song emphasizes the singer's desperation for the relationship. They reveal that when they are about to give up, their partner comes back and "rips all the air from out of my lungs." The singer wishes someone would have warned them about what they were getting themselves into, but despite all the pain, they cannot let go.


Overall, "Fade" is a beautifully written song with a deep emotional impact. It showcases Lewis Capaldi's talent as a singer-songwriter and his ability to capture the essence of complicated emotions in his music.


Line by Line Meaning

It ain't no wonder why we lose control
It's no surprise that we lose our grip


When we're always a heart attack away from falling in love
It's easy for us to fall for each other


Well, I know that we've been hardly holding on
We've been struggling to keep this going


To tell the truth, I can't believe we got this far
Honestly, I'm amazed that we've made it this long


Running near on empty
We're barely hanging on


I wish somebody would've told me
I wish someone had warned me


That I'd end up so caught up in need of your demons
I didn't expect to be so dependent on your flaws


That I'd be lost without you leading me astray
I wouldn't know what to do without you leading me astray


Guess that I'm a fool for the way that you caught me
I feel foolish for being caught by you


Girl, you make my heart break more every day
You continuously break my heart


But don't fade away
Don't disappear on me


And when I'm just about to pass the point of it all
When I'm almost at the breaking point


You come ripping all the air from out of my lungs
You take my breath away


And now it's so hard to breathe
It's difficult to catch my breath


Wish somebody would've told me
I wish someone had warned me


Guess I'm such a fucking fool for the way that you caught me
I'm a complete idiot for falling for you


'Cause girl, you make my heart break more every day
Because you keep breaking my heart every single day


To tell the truth, I can't believe we got this far
Honestly, I'm amazed that we've made it this long


Don't fade away
Don't disappear on me


So don't fade away
Please don't disappear on me




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: James Ho, Lewis Capaldi

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@kimneufseventyone

Give him his Grammy already.

@Star_girl_333

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@somebeybeh3291

Guess what :)

@kimneufseventyone

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@kristenjbarnhardt

Is he ever going to release a song that doesn't rip my heart out ???

@bandit_thehedgehog626

Kristen Barn I hope not. I listen to him crying in the bath eating ice cream

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THE THEORY OF MARXISM LOL

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Think the same... All his songs are heartbreaking.

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firstly, 666 likes, secondly, no

@parkouristlife4296

Not until someone puts his heart back in

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