Fade Away
Joe Hicks Lyrics


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I'm treading out on the corner
Barefeet and missing shoes
It's 3 AM and you just threw me out
'Cause I won't commit to you

No, I won't break 'til it's too late
And it all fades away
No, I won't break 'til it's too late
And it all fades away
It all fades away

Maybe I get caught in the rain
But I'm keeping, I'm keeping horde of my fate
This is a promise that I just won't break
'Til it's too late and it all fades away
'Til it's too late and it all fades away

I've got a messed up connection
I like to keep control
I'm better off if I just keep my distance
Watch my breath in the cold

No, I won't break 'til it's too late
And it all fades away
No, I won't break 'til it's too late
And it all fades away

Maybe I get caught in the rain
But I'm keeping, I'm keeping horde of my fate
This is a promise that I just won't break
'Til it's too late and it all fades away
'Til it's too late and it all fades away
'Til it's too late and it all fades away

You say I'm stuck in the moon
In a dream and can't wake up
'Cause I'm holding all of my cards close to my chest

So maybe I get caught in the rain
But I'm keeping, I'm keeping horde of my fate, I'll keep
This is a promise that I just won't break
'Til it's too late and it all fades away

Maybe I get caught in the rain
But I'm keeping, I'm keeping horde of my fate
This is a promise that I just won't break




'Til it's too late and it all fades away
'Til it's too late and it all fades away

Overall Meaning

In "Fade Away" by Joe Hicks, the singer is someone who is struggling to commit to their partner, leading to their significant other throwing them out at 3 AM. The singer emphasizes their unwillingness to break until it is too late, showing their fear of fully opening up and becoming vulnerable. The repetition of "it all fades away" emphasizes the fleeting nature of relationships and how the singer believes that everything will eventually dissolve, no matter how hard they try to hold on.


The second verse reveals that the singer has a fear of losing control and prefers to keep their distance to protect themselves. The line "maybe I get caught in the rain" suggests that despite this fear, the singer is still willing to take risks and embrace their fate. The bridge is a response to their partner's criticism that they're "stuck in the moon" and unable to fully engage with the relationship. The singer acknowledges this but still maintains that they will not break their promise to stay committed until it is too late.


Overall, "Fade Away" is a poignant exploration of fear, vulnerability, and the fleeting nature of relationships. The singer is reluctant to commit fully, but their willingness to embrace the unknown suggests that they may be more open to love than they realize.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm treading out on the corner
I am walking aimlessly around the streets


Barefeet and missing shoes
I am not properly dressed and have lost my shoes


It's 3 AM and you just threw me out
Someone has kicked me out of their place late at night


'Cause I won't commit to you
I am not ready to make a serious commitment to someone


No, I won't break 'til it's too late
I will not give up until it is too late


And it all fades away
Everything will eventually disappear


Maybe I get caught in the rain
Perhaps I will experience hardship


But I'm keeping, I'm keeping horde of my fate
I have control over my destiny and will not let go


This is a promise that I just won't break
I will not go back on my word


'Til it's too late and it all fades away
I will persist until the very end


I've got a messed up connection
I have trouble forming meaningful relationships


I like to keep control
I prefer to maintain power over myself and others


I'm better off if I just keep my distance
It is in my best interest to keep my distance from others


Watch my breath in the cold
I am mindful of my surroundings and the impact they have on me


You say I'm stuck in the moon
Someone accuses me of being lost in a fantasy world


In a dream and can't wake up
I am unable to face reality and move on


'Cause I'm holding all of my cards close to my chest
I am keeping my thoughts and emotions to myself




Writer(s): Joseph Hicks

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@stevekelly5166

I'll add a comment Joe. (For the Google algorithim.)
Saw you at the last Newbury gig from the the front row and last album on a lot in the car.

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