Fading
Havenfield Lyrics
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Broken, still you frame it on the wall
Flicker, fade and turn into grey now,
Pray that the ground below breaks my fall
Do you feel it, in your bones?
Do you shake when you're home and all alone?
This silence is killing me,
And all you ever were is gone to me,
Fading like my...
Racing towards the sudden ending
Descend into my shallow grave
Medication can only stop my breathing
Close my eyes and hope this doesn't hurt at all
Do you feel it, in your bones?
Do you shake when you're home and all alone?
This silence is killing me,
Alone in spite of everything,
And all you ever were is gone to me,
Fading like my memory.
The daylight breaks
Inside of me
Shattered bones and wilted flowers all decay
The hollow things
That you claim beat
Feel oh so cold and dead to me
Do you feel it, in your bones?
Do you shake when you're home and all alone?
This silence is killing me,
Alone in spite of everything,
And all you ever were is gone to me,
Fading like my memory.
The lyrics of Havenfield's "Fading" showcase a sense of emptiness and despair as the song's narrator struggles with loss and the fading of memories. The opening lines use an extended metaphor comparing feelings of being worn out and broken to the cracks of worn-down pavement. This metaphor is continued when the singer speaks of still framing the broken pieces on a wall, perhaps indicating the desire to hold onto something that has been destroyed, knowing that it can never be the same again. The chorus of the song emphasizes the magnitude of this loss, with the singer asking if the listener can feel the pain in their bones, suggesting a deep ache that cannot be easily alleviated.
The imagery in the lyrics becomes even more bleak as the song progresses, with the lines "Racing towards the sudden ending" implying a sense of finality and hopelessness. The reference to descending into a shallow grave shows the singer's resignation to their fate, as they continue to search for a way out of their pain. Even medication, which could provide temporary relief, cannot ease the singer's suffering. The song's final lines speak to the ever-present nature of grief, as the singer acknowledges that all they have left are memories that continue to fade away.
Line by Line Meaning
Jaded, like the cracks in the pavement,
Feeling tired and worn out, like the damaged surface of a road.
Broken, still you frame it on the wall
You hold onto something that's no longer whole, but you still value it.
Flicker, fade and turn into grey now,
Losing color and vibrancy, becoming dull and lifeless.
Pray that the ground below breaks my fall
I hope something catches me when I inevitably fall, so the impact won't hurt as much.
Do you feel it, in your bones?
Can you sense what's happening on a deep, visceral level?
Do you shake when you're home and all alone?
Do you tremble with fear and loneliness when there's no one to distract you?
This silence is killing me,
The lack of noise and activity is making me feel suffocated and unhappy.
Alone in spite of everything,
Despite all my efforts and surroundings, I still feel isolated and lonely.
And all you ever were is gone to me,
You're not the same person I once knew or loved, and I miss who you used to be.
Fading like my...
Disappearing and losing importance, like an old memory that's slowly being forgotten.
Racing towards the sudden ending
Hurry up and get to the conclusion, even if it's not a happy or satisfying one.
Descend into my shallow grave
Go down into a dark and lonely place that's not really a place of rest or peace.
Medication can only stop my breathing
The only thing that can make me feel better comes at a great cost, and could even be deadly.
Close my eyes and hope this doesn't hurt at all
I'll try to stay as calm as possible and hope that what's coming won't be too painful or hard to bear.
The daylight breaks
A new day begins, but it's not a bright or happy one.
Inside of me
Within my own thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Shattered bones and wilted flowers all decay
What was once strong and beautiful has become destroyed and lifeless.
The hollow things
What appears to be full or meaningful is actually empty or shallow.
That you claim beat
What you thought was alive or thriving is actually struggling or dying.
Feel oh so cold and dead to me
I sense that what was once warm and lively is now distant and unresponsive.
Contributed by Brody A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.