Che Fu (born Che Ness) is a Māori-Niuean hip hop, R&B, and reggae vocalist … Read Full Bio ↴Che Fu (born Che Ness) is a Māori-Niuean hip hop, R&B, and reggae vocalist from Aotearoa (New Zealand). He is usually backed by his band, The Krates, which feature his father Tigilau Ness of Unity Pacific.

He started his career with the seminal NZ band Supergroove. Shortly after he broke from the band in 1996, he released his first single ‘Chains’ a duet with DLT that went straight to #1 on the NZ Singles charts, and stayed there for 5 consecutive weeks. It went on to reach Platinum and was the landmark single that brought NZ Hip Hop to mass attention.

Che Fu has released three solo albums and one greatest hits compilation: 2b S.PACiFiC, Navigator, and Beneath The Radar and Hi-Score: The Best of Che-Fu.

Navigator is a combination of 13 tracks developed musically and lyrically by Che Fu. His love of reggae, funk, soul, rap and hip hop were his inspiration. "Fade Away" and "Random" were the first two singles released off the album, and both did well in the New Zealand charts. His album also sees him collaborate with D.J P-Money and The Villajah M.Cs.

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Che Fu Lyrics

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No I'd never, thought I'd see the day
When you would get up out of here
So, long time friends
We remain the same
Until you return one day, I will say

I would never fade-away on you,
I would never fade-away

I would never fade-away on you,
I would never fade-away

I'm still thinking, when we used to chill
And reason till the morning sun, so,
We'd talk of places
never seen before
who would think you'd be the one, to go

Out there, over, mountains, oceans, highways, byways
Still your thinking I'm there
With you, tag team, us two, straight through,
that's why I stay strong to you, so I

I would never fade-away on you,
I would never fade-away
I would never fade-away on you,
I would never fade-away

No I'd never, thought I'd see the day
When I would get up out of here
So, long time friends
We remain the same
Until I return one day, I will say

I would never fade-away on you,
I would never fade-away
I would never fade-away on you,
I would never fade-away, until we go

Out there, over, mountains, oceans, highways, byways
Still I'm thinking your there
With me, tag team, us two, straight through,
that's why I stay strong to you, so I

I would never fade-away on you,
I would never fade-away

I would never fade-away on you,
I would never fade-away

Overall Meaning

The song "Fade" by Che Fu is a tribute to his friendship with someone who has left to travel and explore the world. Che Fu expresses that he never thought he would see the day when his friend would leave but is determined to remain an unwavering friend until their eventual return. The lyrics of the song are a reminder that distance may separate them physically but not emotionally. Che Fu reminisces on the times when he would stay up all night with his friend, chatting, and talking about places they had never been to before. He talks about how they would tag team and stick together through thick and thin, no matter where their journey takes them.

The first verse talks about how Che Fu would never have thought that his friend would leave, and also mentions that they have been very close for a long time. He promises to never forget his friend and to remain a steadfast friend until they meet again. The chorus emphasizes this promise as Che Fu says that he will never fade away on his friend.

The second verse is a reflection of the good times that Che Fu and his friend shared. Che Fu talks about how they would talk about places they had never seen before, showing how they had big dreams and aspirations. The line "who would think you'd be the one, to go" is a reminder that it is not always easy to predict who will take risks and follow their dreams. Che Fu also describes how he feels like his friend is still with him even though they are physically apart.

Overall, "Fade" is a touching ode to friendship and the unbreakable bond that can survive distance and time. Che Fu assures his friend that he will remain a constant figure in their life no matter where their travels take them.

Line by Line Meaning

No I'd never, thought I'd see the day
I never imagined that the day would come

When you would get up out of here
When you would leave this place

So, long time friends
We have been friends for a long time

We remain the same
Our friendship has not changed

Until you return one day, I will say
I will keep saying it until you come back one day

I would never fade-away on you,
I will never lose touch with you

I'm still thinking, when we used to chill
I remember the times we hung out together

And reason till the morning sun, so,
And talked until the sun rose in the morning

We'd talk of places never seen before
We discussed places we've never been to before

Who would think you'd be the one, to go
I never thought you would be the one to leave

Out there, over, mountains, oceans, highways, byways
You are out there, traveling on mountains, oceans, highways and byways