Discography
Albums:
Dave Stewart and the Spiritual Cowboys (BMG, 1990)
Honest (BMG, 1991)
Singles:
Jack Talking (BMG, 1990)
Love Shines (BMG, 1990)
Crown of Madness (BMG, 1991)
Out of Reach (BMG, 1991)
Fade Away
Dave Stewart & The Spiritual Cowboys Lyrics
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Everything you hear you've heard it once or more
Everything you see you've seen it all before
Everything you dream leads to that open door
Don't wait so long
Turn the key before you fade away
Don't wait so long
Turn the key before you fade away
Everyone you touch you could touch to the core
Every time you wait it's not worth waiting for
Everyone you lost you better find them all
Don't wait so long
Find them all before they fade away
Don't wait so long
Find them all before they fade away
I know you live in isolation
So you don't have to pretend
That you could live alone forever
And be your own best friend
Here comes the writing on the wall
And it looks so strange
Like a primitive sign
Don't you ever feel that you're so small
Like a grain of sand in a bottle or wine
Don't wait so long
You know I'll always love you
Don't wait so long
You know I'll always love you
The lyrics of "Fade Away" by Dave Stewart & The Spiritual Cowboys tells us about the importance of not wasting time and appreciating the people and things around us. The song starts off by stating that everything we are, hear, see and dream of, we have experienced it all before. It is a reminder to not let life pass us by as time is fleeting. The repetition of “Don't wait so long/Turn the key before you fade away” emphasizes the urgency of the message.
The second verse delves deeper into the importance of cherishing relationships. It encourages us to love more, touch others' lives deeply, and not wait for the right moment. The last two lines of the verse urge us to find the people we have lost before it’s too late. The chorus is repeated twice more, with the message changing slightly to encourage us to "find them all before they fade away."
The bridge of the song seems to be directed towards someone who is living their life in isolation, as it mentions the individual not having to pretend to be happy alone. It is a reminder that even if we are alone, we need to remember that we are part of something greater than ourselves. The final lines are a reassurance that the singer will always love the person, reminding the listener that they are never truly alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything you are you've been once before
You have already existed in some form before your current existence.
Everything you hear you've heard it once or more
You have heard similar things to what you’re currently hearing in the past.
Everything you see you've seen it all before
You have seen similar things to what you’re currently seeing in the past.
Everything you dream leads to that open door
Your dreams are guiding you towards an opportunity or a way forward.
Don't wait so long
Take action quickly.
Turn the key before you fade away
Take action before it’s too late.
Everyone you love you could have loved them more
You could have loved the people you love more than you did.
Everyone you touch you could touch to the core
You have the ability to deeply affect the people you touch.
Every time you wait it's not worth waiting for
It’s not worth waiting for certain things.
Everyone you lost you better find them all
You should make an effort to reconnect with the people you have lost.
Find them all before they fade away
Reconnect with people before it’s too late.
I know you live in isolation
I understand that you live alone and distanced from others.
So you don't have to pretend
You don’t have to pretend to be something you’re not.
That you could live alone forever
It’s not healthy or practical to live alone forever.
And be your own best friend
It’s important to be your own ally, but not your only companion.
Here comes the writing on the wall
A sign or message is about to become clear.
And it looks so strange
The message may be unexpected or confusing.
Like a primitive sign
It may seem like an ancient or primal message.
Don't you ever feel that you're so small
Do not allow yourself to feel insignificant or defeated.
Like a grain of sand in a bottle or wine
Do not allow yourself to feel lost or overwhelmed in the greater scheme of things.
You know I'll always love you
You can always count on my love and support.
Contributed by Gabriel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.