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.
Darkness in Me
Fight The Fade Lyrics
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To where my whole world falls apart
I need to save my soul, it's the only thing I′ve got
But I don't know where to start
Can you see the darkness in me
The side that I've been hiding?
Can you see the darkness in me
How is it that you can see through me now
When I keep trying to hold the world out?
It′s like you know who I am, who I was, who I could be
And you′re still standing here in spite of everything
Can you see the darkness in me
The side that I've been hiding?
Can you see the darkness in me
The dying light behind these eyes?
Can you see the darkness in me
The side that I′ve been hiding?
Can you see the darkness in me
The dying light behind these eyes?
I need to save my soul, it's the only thing I′ve got
But I don't know where to start
The lyrics of "Darkness in Me" by Fight The Fade explores the struggle of trying to find light in the midst of darkness. The persona acknowledges their inner demons and fears, and understands the need to confront them in order to achieve salvation. The use of the term 'darkness' is symbolic of the negative emotions and experiences that the persona has been hiding from the world. They know they need to confront these emotions but are hesitant to do so because of the fear of falling apart, but at the same time, they know they need to start taking the steps to save their soul.
The persona seems to find someone who can see through to their darkness and understands them, which is a refreshing change from the people around them. The repetition of the phrase "can you see the darkness in me?" is a plea for the other person to understand and for them to be able to be a source of light for the persona. Despite their doubts, the persona realizes that this person is still with them, and is trying to help them through their struggles.
Overall, the lyrics of "Darkness in Me" is a journey of self-discovery and the struggle to allow another person in, to help find light in the darkest corners of oneself. It is a powerful representation of the human experience and the need for others in our lives to heal and grow.
Line by Line Meaning
I can′t allow myself to go that far
I cannot let myself descend into a state where everything falls apart
To where my whole world falls apart
A point where nothing makes sense and everything crumbles drastically
I need to save my soul, it's the only thing I′ve got
Preserving my existence is crucial since it's the only valuable thing I possess
But I don't know where to start
Despite being aware of its significance, I'm unsure how to proceed towards saving it
Can you see the darkness in me
Can you discern the gloomy side of my personality?
The side that I've been hiding?
A portion of me I've been concealing from everyone
The dying light behind these eyes?
The dissolving spark within me which is visible in my eyes
How is it that you can see through me now
How come you can see the real me despite my attempts to keep my guard up
When I keep trying to hold the world out?
Despite trying to keep everyone and everything away, you're breaking through my walls
It's like you know who I am, who I was, who I could be
It feels like you understand me beyond my present state and potential
And you're still standing here in spite of everything
After everything, you're still patiently by my side
I need to save my soul, it's the only thing I′ve got
Saving my core is vital since there's nothing else I consider valuable
But I don't know where to start
Even though I'm aware of its significance, I'm unsure how to begin saving it.
Writer(s): John Tyler Simpson
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