Fade Away
Gigolo Aunts Lyrics

Newspapers with coffee stains
Remnants of past days, events and experiences that leave marks and impressions, much like how coffee stains persist on newspapers.

Autumn sun through window panes
The inevitability of the passage of time, much like how autumn leaves fall and the sun sets, shining through windows that may eventually be shattered or replaced.

Promises of self restrain
Resolutions made to oneself to not indulge in certain habits, desires or behaviors, which are often difficult to keep and sometimes regretted.

You wish were never made
The regret and wish to undo certain actions, which cannot be undone and may have long-lasting effects.

Like a summer smile
Happiness and positivity that are fleeting and temporary, similar to how summer comes and goes quickly.

That's one too many
Having too much of a good thing can turn into a bad thing or lead to negative consequences.

And all the while just
Despite everything and all that has happened, things continue on and fade away.

Fades Away
Everything fades away eventually, including memories, experiences, and even life itself.

Believe me now before we fade away
Don't waste time, appreciate and cherish what you have before it's gone and fades away forever.

Dust streaks on venetian blinds
The accumulation of dirt and neglect in everyday objects, serving as a metaphor for the degradation and wear of time on everything.

Chipped paint on the neon signs
The unavoidable decay of things that were once new and vibrant, now fading and chipped away by time and use.

Endless dues of the kind
The constant burden of responsibilities, obligations, and debts that one must pay, which can be overwhelming and never truly end.

You thought that you had paid
Expecting to have fulfilled all obligations, but discovering that there is always more to do and pay for in life.

Like a stupid dream
A fleeting moment of unrealistic hope or desire, that upon waking becomes obviously unattainable or foolish.

That's gone by morning
Something cherished and valued that quickly fades or disappears, leaving one feeling regretful and uncertain of what to do next.

It just seems to
The inevitability and helplessness of losing something or someone, even when it seems preventable or unnecessary.

I don't want to be left behind
The fear of missing out and being left alone, abandoned, or forgotten by loved ones, friends, or society.

Like this morning old coffee grinds
The mundane and routine aspects of life that can accumulate and become distasteful and stagnant, much like old and stale coffee grounds.

And I need to find out for myself
Personal exploration and discovery, admitting the need to find oneself and not rely on others for direction and meaning in life.

That this is not my best time
Acknowledging that time is finite and that opportunities and potential for growth and development may be limited or missed.

Don't want to fade away
Desiring to make the most of one's time and not waste away or disappear into obscurity or insignificance.

Away
Emphasizing the fleeting and transient nature of everything, including life itself, and emphasizing the importance of appreciating the moment and not taking anything for granted.

Fade away
Reinforcing the inevitability of change and loss, encouraging one to cherish and appreciate what they have before it fades away forever.