The Chicago based crew have created dance club anthems that have led industry insiders to nickname them "Kings of the Dancefloor". Remixes including Mariah Carey's "Obsessed" (included on the worldwide release "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel"), New Boyz' "You're A Jerk", Baby Bash & Pitbull's "Outta Control" and Three 6 Mafia "Shake My" have helped solidify Jump Smokers as the emerging force in crossover dance music. With more remixes coming from artists like Mariah Carey, Rihanna and Beyonce - not to mention their major label debut album, there's little doubt that 2010 will be the year that the rest of the world discovers what Chicago and parts of the US already knows - the Jump Smokers are the official club rockers!
Faded
Jump Smokers Lyrics
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To find yourself some lie
It's always the miracles keep waiting though you lie
Think I've no time to waste
I know the end is near
And if I run away I always end up here
Walking away from the things I adore
It's always a sign when you feel yourself bleed
I'm walking away from what I need
I can't escape the tragedy that always brings me down
If I could eliminate those things that make me foul
Take all the plagues that follows me around
And just this sangaree burning to the ground
Walking away from the things I adore
Telling the truth, for once I'm sure
It's always a sign when you feel yourself bleed
I'm walking away from what I need
I'm walking away!
Walking away!
Yeah!
I'm walking away from the things I adore!
Telling the truth, for once I'm sure!
It's always a sign when you feel yourself bleed!
I'm walking away from what I need!
I'm walking away!
The song "Faded" by Jump Smokers talks about the struggles of letting go of something or someone that one loves, but knows that it's time to move on from. The lyrics suggest that there are many ways to distract oneself and continue living in lies, but the truth is the only way out. The singer admits that the end is near and no amount of running away will solve the problem. It's always a sign when one feels oneself bleed emotionally, indicating that it's time to let go of the things that one loves dearly.
The song has an upbeat tempo and a catchy chorus that musically contradicts the rather somber lyrics. The lyrics depict a persona who is experiencing a great deal of internal pain and turmoil. They have been unable to let go of something that they know they need to move on from; however, they have finally reached a point where they have the courage to walk away.
The chorus is quite powerful and impactful, with the persona repeating the phrase "I'm walking away" to emphasize their decision. The song is an excellent representation of the process of letting go, acknowledging pain and the importance of moving on. Ultimately, "Faded" is about hope, growth, and the importance of not getting trapped in the same mistake repeatedly.
Line by Line Meaning
Down in the home there are so many ways
In the familiar environment, there are countless ways to deceive oneself
To find yourself some lie
To make up excuses and lies for oneself
It's always the miracles keep waiting though you lie
Miracles are always waiting for those who are dishonest to themselves
Think I've no time to waste
I'm certain that I shouldn't waste any more time
I know the end is near
I'm aware that things are coming to an end
And if I run away I always end up here
I keep coming back to this place every time I try to run away
Walking away from the things I adore
I'm leaving behind things that I'm passionate about
Telling the truth, for once I'm sure
I'm finally being truthful, and I'm certain of it
It's always a sign when you feel yourself bleed
When you feel hurt, it's usually a sign of something wrong
I'm walking away from what I need
I'm leaving behind something that I actually need
I can't escape the tragedy that always brings me down
The inevitable disaster always drags me down
If I could eliminate those things that make me foul
If I could remove the things that make me unpleasant
Take all the plagues that follows me around
Take away all the problems that constantly follow me
And just this sangaree burning to the ground
And make this drink (referring to alcohol) disappear entirely
I'm walking away!
I'm leaving!
Yeah!
An expresseion of agreement or excitement
I'm walking away from the things I adore!
I'm voluntarily leaving things that I'm passionate about behind!
Telling the truth, for once I'm sure!
For once, I'm telling the truth with confidence!
It's always a sign when you feel yourself bleed!
Feeling pain is usually an indication that something isn't right!
I'm walking away from what I need!
I'm leaving behind something that is necessary for me!
I'm walking away!
I'm leaving!
Writer(s): Arzadon Anthony Carvajal, Garcia Sam Vincent, Roman Justin M
Contributed by Eliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.