Fade
DJ B.BOY Lyrics
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That'll never happen again 'till tonight (I'm so sorry)
That'll never happen again 'till tonight (I'm so sorry)
My love isn't lost, it's all I got
Pours out of me, the shape of you (sorry)
There's a hole inside of me, the shape of you (I'm so sorry)
There's a hole inside of me, the shape of you (I'm so sorry)
My love isn't lost, it's all I got
And I feel too much
I feel too much unless I'm riding the super fade
Riding the super fade
I should've known better
I should've known better
I should've tried to sing about anything but you
I should've tried to sing about anything but you
I should've tried to go to sleep thinking 'bout
Anything else in the world but you
Anything else in the world but you
Anything else in the world but you, but you
You know the world can get my bones
But Chicago gets my soul
Chicago gets my soul, yeah
Chicago gets my soul
Chicago gets my soul
Chicago gets my, gets my, gets my (soul)
You know I got a hole that I try to fill (sorry)
A hole that I try to fill with trophies and lights (I'm so sorry)
A hole that I try to fill with trophies and lights (I'm so sorry)
My love isn't lost, it's all I got
I, I, I'm surfing on the dopamine high (sorry)
I'm someone you gotta institutionalize (I'm so sorry)
I'm someone you gotta institutionalize (I'm so sorry)
Oh, my love isn't lost, it's all I got
I should've known better
I should've known better
I should've tried to sing about anything
Anything else in the world but you, but you
You know the world can get my bones
But Chicago gets my soul
Chicago gets my soul, yeah
Chicago gets my soul
Chicago gets my soul
Chicago gets my, gets my, gets my (soul)
Soul, yeah
Chicago gets my soul
Soul, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Chicago gets my soul
But Chicago gets my soul
Chicago gets my soul, yeah
Chicago gets my soul
Chicago gets my soul
Chicago gets my
The lyrics to DJ B.BOY's song "Fade" describe the struggles of dealing with a lost love and the attempt to fill the void left behind. The first verse speaks to the regret of overindulging in alcohol and losing sight of what is important. The repetition of "that'll never happen again 'till tonight" speaks to the cycle of making the same mistakes, knowing they are detrimental but unable to stop. The reference to the shape of the lost love highlights the impression the person has left on the singer, a constant reminder of what was lost. The line "my love isn't lost, it's all I got" suggests that despite the pain, the love is still present and meaningful.
The second verse speaks to the overwhelming emotions the singer is feeling. The reference to the "super fade" is an allusion to the numbing effect of drugs - the only way to make the emotions bearable. The repetition of "I should've known better" suggests that the singer is aware of their destructive behavior but feels powerless to control it. The reference to trying to fill the void with trophies and lights suggests that the singer is caught up in material possessions and outward validation but is still unable to fill the inner emptiness.
The chorus speaks to the power of Chicago to ground and connect the singer to something deeper. Chicago is a symbol of home and identity - it "gets my soul." Despite the loss and pain, the singer finds solace in the city they call home.
Overall, the lyrics to "Fade" speak to the struggles of dealing with lost love and the attempt to fill the void that it creates. It speaks to the power of addiction and the cycle of destructive behavior that it can create. At the same time, it also speaks to the power of home and the importance of grounding oneself in something deeper.
Line by Line Meaning
Call it a night when the booze hits (sorry)
I usually stop drinking and call it a night when alcohol affects me. I apologize for not following that rule.
That'll never happen again 'till tonight (I'm so sorry)
I know that I should stop drinking but I'll break that promise again today. I feel remorseful for it.
My love isn't lost, it's all I got
I may be lost but my love is still there. It's the only thing keeping me from falling apart.
Pours out of me, the shape of you (sorry)
My love for you is overflowing and takes the shape of you. Once again, I apologize for my weakness.
There's a hole inside of me, the shape of you (I'm so sorry)
I feel empty inside and the shape that fits into that hole is you. I am truly sorry for it.
And I feel too much
I am a sensitive person and my emotions can be overwhelming at times.
I should've known better
Looking back, I realize that I should have done things differently and made better choices.
I should've tried to sing about anything but you
I regret writing a song about you since it's bringing up painful memories.
I should've tried to go to sleep thinking 'bout Anything else in the world but you
Instead of thinking about you before going to sleep, I should have focused on other things in life.
Chicago gets my soul
Chicago is a place that resonates with me on a spiritual level.
You know I got a hole that I try to fill (sorry)
There is an emptiness inside me that I try to fill but I apologize for doing it with superficial things.
A hole that I try to fill with trophies and lights (I'm so sorry)
I try to fill that emptiness with achievements and material things that bring me temporary pleasure. I am sorry for that.
I, I, I'm surfing on the dopamine high (sorry)
I'm chasing a feeling of pleasure and excitement that dopamine brings. I apologize for my addiction to it.
I'm someone you gotta institutionalize (I'm so sorry)
My addiction and emotional instability may require that I be institutionalized. I am sorry for the trouble I am causing.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Andrew Hurley, Joseph Trohman, Patrick Stump, Peter Wentz
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