Fading Light
In Strict Confidence Lyrics


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It's a bitter road
And I walk on glass
But my precious load
Forces me to pass

Help me to protect
The fragile in my hand
From the ravens' eyes
In the black birds' land

All hope is not lost
All tears are not cried
All blood is not shed
In this haunted night

God, my wings turn black
The acid burns a hole
Save the fading light
In my soul
In this dying sky
Dawn's taking control
Save the fading light
In my soul

Hear ravens calling me
Closing every gate
My arms open wide
To embrace my fate

God, my wings turn black
The acid burns a hole
Save the fading light
In my soul
In this dying sky
Dawn's taking control




Save the fading light
In my soul

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to In Strict Confidence's song Fading Light convey a sense of desperation and struggle, as the singer navigates a difficult and painful journey. The metaphor of walking on glass emphasizes the pain and difficulty of this journey, and the reference to a "precious load" suggests that the singer is carrying something valuable or important that they must protect at all costs. This protection is not easy, however, as the "ravens' eyes" threaten to snatch away this precious cargo.


Despite the challenges and difficulties, the singer seems to hold onto a sense of hope. They remind themselves that "all hope is not lost," and that there is still much to be done before giving up. The reference to "tears," "blood," and "haunted night" suggests that the singer has been through a great deal of pain and hardship, but they seem determined to push forward nonetheless. The repeated plea to "save the fading light in my soul" suggests that the singer is fighting to hold onto something vital and important, perhaps their own sense of self or purpose.


As the song progresses, the singer seems to become more resigned to their fate. The imagery of "ravens calling" highlights the sense of doom and impending death, while the singer's willingness to "embrace [their] fate" suggests that they have accepted that their journey may be coming to an end. Despite this acceptance, however, there is still a sense of urgency to the singer's distress, as they plead for their soul to be saved before it fades away completely.


Overall, In Strict Confidence's Fading Light is a powerful and emotional song that resonates with anyone who has struggled through difficult times. The metaphorical language and vivid imagery create a strong sense of atmosphere, while the repeated motifs of hope and desperation add depth and complexity to the singer's journey.


Line by Line Meaning

It's a bitter road
The path I'm on is difficult and filled with hardships


And I walk on glass
The journey is painful and uncertain


But my precious load
I'm carrying something important


Forces me to pass
It compels me to continue on despite the difficulties


Help me to protect
I need assistance in safeguarding


The fragile in my hand
The delicate thing I hold, which is at risk of being destroyed or lost


From the ravens' eyes
Prevent the predatory gaze of the birds circling overhead from endangering it


In the black birds' land
The place where these ominous creatures dominate


All hope is not lost
There is still a chance, even in darkness


All tears are not cried
Not all sorrow has been expressed


All blood is not shed
Not all violence and sacrifice has occurred


In this haunted night
In this eerie and unsettling moment


God, my wings turn black
I'm experiencing a spiritual darkness that's affecting me deeply


The acid burns a hole
The corrosive force is damaging me in a profound way


Save the fading light
Help me preserve the last bit of goodness in me


In my soul
That's the part of me that's at risk of being lost


In this dying sky
In this bleak and ominous atmosphere


Dawn's taking control
Hope is beginning to emerge as the night ends


Hear ravens calling me
I sense danger and a sense of foreboding


Closing every gate
I feel trapped and cut off from escape routes


My arms open wide
I'm embracing the future regardless of the risks


To embrace my fate
To accept whatever destiny awaits me




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Comments from YouTube:

@user-xo4qc5st6q

Спасибо народ кто делает такую офигенную подборку.такое ощущение как будто вы меня чувствуете на расстоянии.респектули и уважения вам,а музон отпад

@isc_lewschen

¡Este tema es simplemente maravilloso!

@rickschweitzer9845

Dennis is everything. Darkwave. This is the man.

@rickschweitzer9845

I love Dennis so much! god. it hurts.

@derekstiles9214

I'm not sure, but I think this might be my most favorite song EVAR

@ubices111

mui bom 10

@MsRaquelvasquez

existe una version mucho mas chevere que esta, no la tienes?

@juanandreshillmann5998

Hola soy fan de esta banda hace mucho tiempo.... este año fui a al WGT a verlos y la version de Fading Light a la que te refieres esta en la Edicion Especial de ISC de Discos Cuadrados... he intentado conseguirlos pero es algo que ya no existe, una ex amiga los tiene pero no ire donde ella a pedirle ese material lamentablemente..... aunque prefiero esta version 

@MsRaquelvasquez

ok, gracias, en realidad yo la tengo esa version en CD , yo escuche fading light por primera vez en esa version, pero me dio flojera buscarla y preferi buscarla en you tube y me sorprendio no encontrarla, pero nuevamente gracias y saludos desde Perú :)