Fade Away
Dreamland feat. Elize Ryd Lyrics
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Can you feel the tension in the air
You best be ready, best be prepared
Don't try to doubt it
Just think about it
It's in the blood, it's in the faith
And you can't hide it
Just think about it
So no pretendin', start defendin'
Stop the rot before it sets in
Think about it
Just think about it
Spreadin' like poison autographs
Poison Ivy from the past
You gotta think about it
Just think about it
We're birds of a feather, bees of a sting
Listen to the words that the silo bring
'Cause we're livin' in the shadows of yesterday
Nobody can make that fade away
You can't make it fade away
You can't make it fade away
You can't make it fade away
Don't let it fade away
(repeat)
And if you think that you belong
On a higher plane then you'd be wrong
Just think about it
Just think about it
Don't matter what uniform you wear
It's just a superficial layer
You gotta think about it
Just think about it
It's on the pages and the ABC
It's in the roots of history
Nobody can hide it
Just think about it
Is this the way it's meant to be
Generation gap is all I see
How we're divided
Just think about it
We're birds of a feather, bees of a sting
Listen to the words that the silo bring
'Cause we're livin' in the shadows of yesterday
Nobody can make that fade away
You can't make it fade away
You can't make it fade away
You can't make it fade away
Don't let it fade away
(repeat)
Stop the train, I'm goin' insane
Every channel looks just the same
Just visualize it
Just think about it
I'd rather be a savage, see
Than undergo this lobotomy
You gotta think about it
Just think about it
Wanna burn the Jack in orange flames
'Till all the pride turn into shame
Incinerate it
Just think about it
Hallucinatin' while we're waitin'
Time's a comin' for startin' somethin'
That's words, paragraphs and phrases
History books lead me 'round in mazes
Birds of a feather, bees of a sting
Listen to the words that the silo bring
'Cause we're livin' in the shadows of yesterday
Nobody can make that fade away - come on
You can't make it fade away
You can't make it fade away
You can't make it fade away
Don't let it fade away
(repeat 2x)
In the song "Fade Away", Dreamland featuring Elize Ryd speak of the tension and the need to be prepared for the future. The song is calling out for people to stop pretending, and instead start defending and taking action to stop negative forces in our world that are spreading like poison. It urges people to think about problems and issues plaguing society, to acknowledge them and then take action. The lyrics emphasize the need to remember history and its lessons so that history doesn't repeat itself. It states that the problems of the past are still relevant, and we need to find a way to solve them before it's too late.
The chorus "You can't make it fade away, don't let it fade away" speaks of the need to confront problems head-on and not overlook them. The song speaks to the ideas of unity and understanding that no matter what uniform one may wear or race one may belong to, it is just a superficial layer, and at our core, we are all the same. The song drives home the point that nobody can make the issues fade away without making an effort.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't let it fade away.
Hold on to it tightly and don't let it disappear.
Can you feel the tension in the air
Do you detect something ominous happening?
You best be ready, best be prepared
Get yourself ready for what's to come.
Don't try to doubt it
Don't be skeptical.
Just think about it
Meditate on the situation.
It's in the blood, it's in the faith
It's a part of your heritage and your belief system.
It's in the look sittin' on your face
It's displayed by the expression on your face.
And you can't hide it
It's impossible to conceal.
So no pretendin', start defendin'
Stop putting on a facade and start protecting what you believe in.
Stop the rot before it sets in
Put an end to the decay before it worsens.
Spreadin' like poison autographs
Spreading like a contagious disease.
Poison Ivy from the past
Negative events from the past that still have an impact.
We're birds of a feather, bees of a sting
We're alike and will fight back if threatened.
Listen to the words that the silo bring
Pay attention to the messages and warnings being conveyed.
'Cause we're livin' in the shadows of yesterday
We're still affected by the past even though we live in the present.
Nobody can make that fade away
Nothing can erase or diminish the impact of the past.
And if you think that you belong
If you believe you fit in.
On a higher plane then you'd be wrong
You're mistaken if you think you're better than others.
Don't matter what uniform you wear
Your outward appearance doesn't define who you are.
It's just a superficial layer
It's only skin deep.
It's on the pages and the ABC
It's in the books and the basics of education.
It's in the roots of history
It's grounded in the past.
Nobody can hide it
It cannot be concealed or masked.
Is this the way it's meant to be
Is this how things are supposed to be?
Generation gap is all I see
I notice a disconnect between different generations.
How we're divided
How we're split apart and disconnected.
Stop the train, I'm goin' insane
I want to halt everything because I'm losing my mind.
Every channel looks just the same
Everything seems repetitive and uninspired.
Just visualize it
Imagine a better future.
I'd rather be a savage, see
I'd rather be brutish and crude than lose my individuality.
Than undergo this lobotomy
Than have my uniqueness stripped away.
Wanna burn the Jack in orange flames
I want to destroy something meaningful to make a statement.
'Till all the pride turn into shame
Until everyone is embarrassed for what they've done.
Incinerate it
Burn it down.
Hallucinatin' while we're waitin'
Imagining things while we anxiously anticipate something.
Time's a comin' for startin' somethin'
It's time to begin something new.
That's words, paragraphs and phrases
That means creating and communicating ideas through language.
History books lead me 'round in mazes
I feel confused and misled by history's lessons.
Come on
Encouragement or urging to act.
Contributed by Jayce T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.