Fade Out
Kings & Bears Lyrics


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I know they want me to fade out
Completely laid out
Go back to the fog with Pops
Completely greyed out
Ack
Rap about a Maybach
Weave a needle or some shit like that about a haystack
In reverse half the time like a playback
Doe lining up like tik tak Toe
Noise everywhere I go
Uphill that's the way I flow
Want me to cop out
Dropout kings how I rock out
Up and down like the stock dow
Prepped up got a stockpile
Cuz ya'll out here trying to act wild
I ain't getting caught
Caught up in your plot
Blow up the world
But don't blow up my spot
Ya'll sure argue a lot
And then want me to follow your lead
I think not

Ya'll got music all Played Out
But we made hip-hop and house
And then you want me to Fade Out
But we made hip-hop and house
Ya'll got music all Played Out
But we made hip-hop and house
And then you want me to Fade Out
But we made hip-hop and house

What I'm gonna hide in the back
While you give me a reason to bring back the word wack
Vocabulary
Invariably
We don't enjoy the singularity
Something is out of polarity
Ya'll ignore the scarcity
Like women read verity
The book
And I get drunk and write songs without hooks
I worked a lifetime to bring a new thang
A thang that don't sound like anything
Else but you changy chain chain
And write songs that don't mean anything
Now you're like old man fade out
You don't understand what you're talking about
What?
But we made hip hop and house?

Ya'll got music all Played Out
But we made hip-hop and house
And then you want me to Fade Out
But we made hip-hop and house
Ya'll got music all Played Out
But we made hip-hop and house
And then you want me to Fade Out
But we made hip-hop and house

But we made hip-hop and house
But we made hip-hop and house
But we made hip-hop and house




But we made hip-hop and house
But we made hip-hop and house

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kings & Bears' song "Fade Out" reflect the artist's frustration with those who want them to fade into insignificance and conform to traditional expectations. The opening lines, "I know they want me to fade out, completely laid out, go back to the fog with Pops, completely greyed out," suggest a desire to fade away and be forgotten like a distant memory. The reference to "Pops" could symbolize an establishment figure or authority figure who represents conformity and tradition.


The lyrics then shift to criticizing the rap industry and its obsession with materialistic themes, as evidenced in the lines, "Rap about a Maybach, weave a needle or some shit like that about a haystack." The mention of doing things in reverse and lining up like "tik tak toe" implies a dissatisfaction with the superficiality of mainstream rap and its lack of originality.


The artist expresses their refusal to conform to societal expectations and to be silenced, as highlighted in the lines, "Up and down like the stock dow, prepped up got a stockpile, 'Cuz ya'll out here trying to act wild, I ain't getting caught, caught up in your plot." They reject the idea of following others blindly and assert their independence.


The refrain "Ya'll got music all Played Out, but we made hip-hop and house, and then you want me to Fade Out" emphasizes the artist's frustration with people dismissing their contributions to the music industry. They remind listeners that they have been instrumental in creating and evolving genres like hip hop and house, challenging the notion that they should fade away or become irrelevant. The repetition of the phrase "But we made hip-hop and house" further reinforces their identity and creative influence.


Overall, "Fade Out" is a defiant anthem that rejects societal pressure and asserts the artist's worth and contributions to music. It confronts the expectation to conform and fade into the background, reminding listeners of the artist's significance and refusal to be silenced.


Line by Line Meaning

I know they want me to fade out
I am aware that they desire for me to disappear or become less prominent


Completely laid out
Completely exposed or vulnerable


Go back to the fog with Pops
Return to obscurity or insignificance with my father


Completely greyed out
Completely marginalized or forgotten


Ack
Expression of frustration or annoyance


Rap about a Maybach
Rap about luxury and materialism


Weave a needle or some shit like that about a haystack
Create something extraordinary or impossible


In reverse half the time like a playback
Often reflecting or reversing previous actions or decisions


Doe lining up like tik tak Toe
Money accumulating easily and effortlessly


Noise everywhere I go
Constant attention and disturbance surrounding me


Uphill that's the way I flow
My path is challenging and requires continuous effort


Want me to cop out
Desire for me to give in or take an easy way out


Dropout kings how I rock out
Successfully thriving despite not conforming to societal expectations


Up and down like the stock dow
Experiencing frequent fluctuations or changes, like the stock market


Prepped up got a stockpile
Fully prepared and having a reserve or surplus of resources


Cuz ya'll out here trying to act wild
Because you are all attempting to be rebellious or unpredictable


I ain't getting caught
I won't be deceived or trapped


Caught up in your plot
Becoming entangled or involved in your scheme or plan


Blow up the world
Cause chaos or destruction on a global scale


But don't blow up my spot
But don't expose or ruin my position or reputation


Ya'll sure argue a lot
You all definitely engage in frequent arguments


And then want me to follow your lead
And then expect me to conform or obey your guidance


I think not
I strongly disagree and refuse to comply


But we made hip-hop and house?
Are you forgetting that we were instrumental in creating hip-hop and house music?


What I'm gonna hide in the back
Why should I conceal myself or stay in the background


While you give me a reason to bring back the word wack
While you provide me with a justification to reintroduce the term 'wack'


Vocabulary
The words and language one possesses


Invariably
Without fail or always


We don't enjoy the singularity
We don't appreciate being the only unique or distinctive ones


Something is out of polarity
Something is in imbalance or not in sync


Ya'll ignore the scarcity
You all disregard the limited availability or scarcity


Like women read verity
Like women seek truth or authenticity


The book
The collection of knowledge, experiences, or expertise


And I get drunk and write songs without hooks
And I become intoxicated and create songs that don't follow conventional structures


I worked a lifetime to bring a new thang
I dedicated my entire life to introduce something innovative or different


A thang that don't sound like anything
Something that is completely unique and doesn't resemble anything else


Else but you changy chain chain
Except for your repetitive, unoriginal style


And write songs that don't mean anything
And create music that lacks significant or profound messages


Now you're like old man fade out
Now you're treating me like an outdated and irrelevant figure


You don't understand what you're talking about
You don't comprehend or grasp the subject matter you're discussing


But we made hip hop and house?
But let's not forget that we played a significant role in establishing hip-hop and house music


But we made hip-hop and house
But we were instrumental in creating and shaping hip-hop and house genres


But we made hip-hop and house
But we were pivotal in the development and evolution of hip-hop and house music


But we made hip-hop and house
But we actively contributed to the growth and success of hip-hop and house culture


But we made hip-hop and house
But we played a vital role in the creation and popularity of hip-hop and house music


But we made hip-hop and house
But we were the ones who originated and established the foundations of hip-hop and house genres




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Written by: Bear Cole

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Comments from YouTube:

@jasonmarsland5102

Love it mate, so well produced and mixed bro! Video is cool too, great work guys. Keep 'em coming!! ✌️

@darylross8059

Hey Jason , your right 👍

@KingsBears

Thanks dude, very pleased with the production on this, definitely. Loads more coming this year, no worries there!

@darylross8059

Listened to this a few times , such a quality tune , your best so far . Sounds like YOU . Very well done Jim and the boys

@darylross8059

Send it in to Tom ravenscroft on 6 music also suggest it as a song for Guy , for his finest hour show . I recon you'd get it played .

@KingsBears

Thanks a lot man, we're proud of this definitely. It's good for a listen in the dark with headphones on this one, very vibey

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