Fade
D.A Live Lyrics


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Feel like its time to fade away i hear the 808 let this 38 be the death of me
Feel like its sum wrong wit me my soul is in decay
Got another day fore i rest in peace
Feel like im locked up in a cage i kno ill neva change
Jus a mockingjay neva living free
Had a lotta time to pray a lotta things to say
For my family and my enemies
Sometimes I wanna take my life just let my soul fade away
I'm going thru the motions quick to picking up this 38
Motherfuck everybody quick to looking down on me
I'm on my lonely by myself feel like i need to medicate
Die a legend living as nobody cuz people fake
Deez haters wanna hope on ya wave as soon they think u straight
Feeling like the notorious b.i.g aint no debate
No second chances all over life got me feeling like im so lost
I'm so lost tryna see the light before its closed off
This anxiety killin me tryna hold on
Put hollow tips in my Nogen and then i doze off
Feel like its time to fade away i hear the 808 let this 38 be the death of me
Feel like its sum wrong wit me my soul is in decay
Got another day fore i rest in peace
Feel like im locked up in a cage i kno ill neva change
Jus a mockingjay neva living free
Had a lotta time to pray a lotta things to say for my family and enemies
Got the reaper aiming at my tummy seconds fore im done
I asked the lord to drop me dead im guessing he the only one
Go bananas wit my pencil while my mental need the gun
Can't talk to niggaz no solution no advice can bring me up
Closed off introverted always been a fragile nigga
Stressing everyday I feel like seeing god at every minute
Show my love to everybody that gave me support relentless
I mind my business say fuck the world cuz I'm different
Niggaz pushed out me out I could neva fit in
All this hate behind my back can't see where love will begin
At the end of the road cut it short wit my friends
I got the devil inside my body I'm giving in
Feel like it's time to fade away
I hear the 808 let this 38 be the death of me
Feel like it's sum wrong wit me my soul is in decay
Got another day fore I rest in peace
Feel like in locked up in a cage I kno I'll never change
Just a mockingjay never living free
Had a lotta time to pray a lotta things to say for my family and my enemies
Think it's time to fade away
I hear the 808 let this 38 be the death of me
Feel like it's sum wrong wit me my soul is in decay
Got another day fore I rest in peace
Feel like in locked up in a cage I kno I'll never change




Just a mockingjay never living free
Had a lotta time to pray a lotta things to say for my family and my enemies

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of D.A Live's song "Fade" convey a intense and emotional state of mind. The artist expresses a deep desire to fade away from life, possibly indicating a struggle with mental health issues. The reference to the 808, which is a drum machine commonly used in hip-hop music, suggests that the artist is seeking solace in music. However, the mention of the 38 (referring to a firearm) as the death of him implies a darker intention.


The artist consistently portrays a feeling of wrongness within himself, claiming that his soul is decaying. This could symbolize a sense of feeling lost and disconnected from his true self. Despite this, he acknowledges that he still has another day to live before finding peace in death. This line shows an internal battle between the artist's desire to fade away and the determination to push through for another day.


The lyrics mention feeling trapped in a cage and admitting that he will never change. This could suggest a feeling of stagnation, a belief that circumstances won't improve, and a lack of hope for personal growth. The reference to being a mockingjay – a bird known for being a symbol of rebellion and freedom in "The Hunger Games" series – indicates a longing for freedom and the inability to truly live without restrictions.


The artist also touches on the complexities of relationships, addressing both family and enemies. Expressing a desire to pray and having a lot of things to say to them suggests unresolved issues and the need for closure or forgiveness. It implies that these relationships have influenced the artist's state of mind.


Overall, the lyrics of "Fade" depict a deeply troubled state of existence, with the artist contemplating the idea of death and feeling trapped in a cycle of pain and anxiety. The song serves as a poignant exploration of mental health struggles, isolation, and the artist's quest for peace and understanding amidst these challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

Feel like its time to fade away i hear the 808 let this 38 be the death of me
I feel like it's time for me to disappear and fade away. The sound of the 808 beats and the presence of this weapon will be what ultimately causes my demise.


Feel like its sum wrong wit me my soul is in decay
I sense that something is wrong with me, and my inner self is deteriorating.


Got another day fore i rest in peace
I have one more day before I find eternal peace in death.


Feel like im locked up in a cage i kno ill neva change
I feel trapped and confined, knowing that I'll never be able to change.


Jus a mockingjay neva living free
I'm just like a mockingjay, forever trapped and never able to experience true freedom.


Had a lotta time to pray a lotta things to say for my family and my enemies
I've had plenty of time to pray and reflect, with many thoughts I want to share for both my loved ones and those who oppose me.


Sometimes I wanna take my life just let my soul fade away
At times, I contemplate ending my own life and allowing my soul to vanish.


I'm going thru the motions quick to picking up this 38
I'm simply going through life without much thought, ready to resort to using this .38 caliber weapon.


Motherfuck everybody quick to looking down on me
I hold animosity towards everyone, as they're all quick to judge and belittle me.


I'm on my lonely by myself feel like i need to medicate
I spend my time alone and isolated, feeling the need to rely on medication to cope.


Die a legend living as nobody cuz people fake
I wish to die as a legendary figure, as I currently live an insignificant existence due to the falseness of people.


Deez haters wanna hope on ya wave as soon they think u straight
These haters only want to associate themselves with you once they perceive you to be successful and stable.


Feeling like the notorious b.i.g aint no debate
I feel a resemblance to the late Notorious B.I.G, and it's indisputable.


No second chances all over life got me feeling like im so lost
I believe there are no opportunities for redemption in life, leaving me feeling completely directionless.


I'm so lost tryna see the light before its closed off
I'm greatly confused, desperately searching for hope before it becomes completely unattainable.


This anxiety killin me tryna hold on
My anxiety is overwhelming, and I struggle to hold onto stability.


Put hollow tips in my Nogen and then i doze off
I load hollow-tipped bullets into my head, causing me to fall asleep and potentially never wake up.


Got the reaper aiming at my tummy seconds fore im done
The personification of death is targeting my abdomen, and within seconds, my life will be over.


I asked the lord to drop me dead im guessing he the only one
I pleaded with the Lord to end my life, realizing that only He has the power to grant this request.


Go bananas wit my pencil while my mental need the gun
I express my aggression and frustration through my creative outlet, writing, while I believe my mental state requires the use of a weapon.


Can't talk to niggaz no solution no advice can bring me up
I find it impossible to communicate with others, as no solution or advice has the capacity to uplift me.


Closed off introverted always been a fragile nigga
I isolate myself and am naturally introverted, consistently displaying vulnerability.


Stressing everyday I feel like seeing god at every minute
Every day, I experience immense stress and constantly feel like I am on the verge of encountering God.


Show my love to everybody that gave me support relentless
I express my gratitude and affection towards those who have tirelessly supported me.


I mind my business say fuck the world cuz I'm different
I choose to focus on my own affairs and disregard the world, simply because I exist as someone unique.


Niggaz pushed out me out I could neva fit in
People have excluded and rejected me, making it clear that I will never conform or fit in.


All this hate behind my back can't see where love will begin
I am unaware of the start of love and affection, as all I witness is hatred being directed towards me when I'm not present.


At the end of the road cut it short wit my friends
When I reach the end of the road, I will prematurely end my life along with my companions.


I got the devil inside my body I'm giving in
I am overcome by the influence of evil, surrendering myself to its control.


Think it's time to fade away
I believe that now is the moment for me to disappear and fade away.


I hear the 808 let this 38 be the death of me
I can hear the pounding bass from the 808 and understand that this .38 caliber weapon will ultimately cause my demise.


Feel like it's sum wrong wit me my soul is in decay
I sense that there is something deeply wrong with me, as my soul slowly deteriorates.


Got another day fore I rest in peace
I have one more day before I can find eternal peace in death.


Feel like in locked up in a cage I kno I'll never change
I feel trapped and confined as if inside a cage, knowing that I'll never be able to experience personal growth.


Just a mockingjay never living free
I am like a mockingjay, forever trapped and unable to live a life of freedom.


Had a lotta time to pray a lotta things to say for my family and my enemies
I've had ample time to pray and reflect, with many thoughts and messages that I wish to convey to both my loved ones and those who oppose me.




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Written by: Matthew Taylor

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