Fight The Fade (stylized as FTF) is an American rock band from Tulsa, Okla… Read Full Bio ↴Fight The Fade (stylized as FTF) is an American rock band from Tulsa, Oklahoma, formed in 2009. The band's lineup consists of singer Zene Smith; guitarists Tyler Simpson and Bryan Conway; and bassist Trevor Taylor. They are known for their rock music which incorporates other sounds such as alternative rock, hard rock, Respectively, Jason McPhail was the band’s original lead vocalist, and was replaced by Smith in 2011.

To date, Fight The Fade has released four studio albums: What We Know (2012), Second Horizon (2014), Second Horizon Reimagined (2015), and the self-titled Fight the Fade (2016). They also have released two EPs, a self-titled EP (2009) which featured their former lead vocalist Jason McPhail, as well as "Masks" (2017). Fight The Fade released a studio single on September 13, 2011 entitled "House Of Cards" which featured first time studio performances from Zene Smith and newly added rhythm guitarist Bryan Conway. Fight the Fade also covered the hit pop song, "Cool Kids" by Echosmith, and recieved much positive praise and attention off that cover. The band is well known for their energetic live shows.

After playing numerous shows in their hometown, the quintet set out on self-booked tours in 2010 while still remaining independent in 2013. Fight The Fade's commitment to the road has allowed them to tour the country and back, sharing the stage with some of the biggest names in music, Switchfoot, Thousand Foot Krutch, Underoath, Skillet, Disciple, Fireflight, The Letter Black, Love & Death (Ft. Brian "Head" Welch of Korn), As I lay Dying, Red, and Newsboys to name a few.

May of 2012 brought the new era of Fight The Fade with "What We Know" the debut EP of the newly featured lineup. The EP featured hit singles "House Of Cards" & "Tomorrow" of which gained regional and national success. The record also saw release of a music video for the title track, along with 2 official lyric videos.

In February 2014 they announced “Second Horizon” the full length follow up to “What We Know.” Along with the announcement released the title track and later released “Rise” as the second single from the new record. Second Horizon is set to be released May 20th 2014.

Cut Me Off
Fight The Fade Lyrics

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I hear what you're saying
But I don't care
'Cause all that you're saying
Falls on these deaf ears
And I can't explain it
Like someone's taken my eyes
And now what I'm seeing
Is you were stocked full of lies

So
You can't cut me off at my knees
You can't keep this love from me
You can't throw away what I've become
You can't hold me in my own prison

And I'm standing here open
So you can see inside
My resolve won't be broken
Already gave up my pride
Take this coin as a token
That you've had your time
So now get behind me
'Cause I made up my mind

x 2

Overall Meaning

In Fight The Fade's song "Cut Me Off," the singer expresses their indifference towards someone who has been deceiving them with constant lies. The opening lines "I hear what you're saying, but I don't care" demonstrate the singer's disregard for the words of the person they once trusted. The singer compares their situation to someone taking away their ability to see the truth, and they feel as though they were surrounded by lies.

Nonetheless, the singer refuses to be controlled by the lies and deception, insisting that the person who misled them can't bring them down. Through the lyrics "You can't cut me off at my knees, You can't keep this love from me, You can't throw away what I've become. You can't hold me in my own prison," the singer expresses their determination to break free from the hold of the person they trusted, as well as from their mental and emotional prisons.

The lyrics suggest that the singer is in a position of strength despite the turmoil that the person's deception has caused them. The lyrics "And I'm standing here open, So you can see inside, My resolve won't be broken, Already gave up my pride, Take this coin as a token, That you've had your time. So now get behind me 'Cause I made up my mind" demonstrate the singer's resolve to not let the person who has lied to them control their life anymore. The singer takes ownership of the situation, giving the other person a symbol of closure and asking them to leave.

Line by Line Meaning

I hear what you're saying
I am hearing your words

But I don't care
However, I am indifferent to what you are saying

'Cause all that you're saying
Because what you are saying

Falls on these deaf ears
Does not affect me, like I am not able to hear them

And I can't explain it
I am unable to provide any reasoning for it

Like someone's taken my eyes
Similar to having my vision taken away from me

And now what I'm seeing
And now I realize

Is you were stocked full of lies
That everything you have told me is full of lies

So You can't cut me off at my knees
You cannot leave me helpless and vulnerable

You can't keep this love from me
You do not have any power over my love

You can't throw away what I've become
You cannot throw away my identity, my accomplishments and my growth