Fade Away
Jacob Stelly Lyrics

In the opening verse of Jacob Stelly's song Fade Away, the singer expresses his exhaustion and emotional emptiness. He is weary of feeling a specific type of sadness, one that is familiar to him but has lasted too long. The references to flying too close to the sun and being lost indicate an attempt at greatness that didn't quite work out, possibly in the music industry or in life more broadly. Now, he is headed to Bossier City, leaving behind a small town with limited opportunities and unfulfilled ambitions. The line "all those things you did to me" suggests that a former lover may have played a role in his current state of mind, but the focus here seems to be on the singer's personal struggles rather than external factors.

Despite his pain, the singer acknowledges that he is responsible for putting himself through his current troubles. He seems to have intentionally chosen a difficult path in order to prove something to himself or others, but now he's not sure if it was worth it. The phrase "busy runnin' away" could be interpreted in multiple ways; he may be running away from his problems, running toward something better, or running through life without a clear direction. The juxtaposition of wanting his ex-lover to fix everything and wanting them to fade away highlights the internal conflict the singer is experiencing. He simultaneously wants closure and revenge, healing and separation. The repetition of the line "baby, it's okay" throughout the song hints at a desire for self-comfort, as if he's convincing himself that he'll be alright even if he's not quite convinced.