LaLion had his first encounter with music at the age of 6 when his parents gifted him a guitar for Christmas. His first inspiration was his father (Michael Lalaian), who initially gave him some lessons on the instrument, and today he draws inspiration from artists and bands such as Linkin Park, Nirvana, Eminem, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Green Day, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Drake, and Twenty One Pilots. Grant defines his music as a combination of all his inspirations, a blend of rock, rap, and pop.
Throughout his teenage years, Grant took guitar lessons and performed small gigs (sometimes with his brother Arman Lalaian as the drummer) at cafes and various open mics. Around the age of 15, the performer of "Devil Himself" gathered some friends and started a band together. The band lasted about a year, but eventually, he grew tired of the band dynamic. At 17, he bought a $20 microphone and immediately started releasing music on his own. He has been releasing one song per week, every Thursday, and has no plans to release a debut album; so far, he has released the mixtapes: "Grape", "Lime", "Kiwi", "Generation of Sedation", and "Mango".
In the first two years of his career, he released a single titled "Be Jay Z", which accumulated over 1.5 million streams and earned him a spot on Skyzoo's "In Celebration of Us" tour in Washington. In the past, he has opened shows for artists such as R.A. The Rugged Man, Skyzoo, A-F-R-O, and D Savage. LaLion has been featured on Spotify editorial playlists such as Varsity Bars, Fresh Finds, Fresh Finds Hip-Hop, and The Sound of Deep Underground Hip Hop.
Currently, with over 40 million streams just on the Spotify platform, LaLion continues to release music regularly, with no plans to change his strategy.
Fading Away
LaLion Lyrics
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She call him insane
Think that I'm faded
I'm fading away
Sip till I'm ballin
She call him insane
Think that I'm faded
I'm fading away
I don't need no one, I know I'm okay
Think that I'm faded, I'm fading away
I don't need no one, I know I'm okay
My liver bloody, my brain is muddy, I know I'm fine
I'm not imperfect I'm perfect
Lurking with serpents high
I know I'll blow up, my friends and family all know that I
Live like a lit fuse, I lit 2, she still live on my mind
Cyanide inside a dime
Talk about balling put all the line
Why decide when u that high
Think that I'm better whenever you lie
Mind of mine aint never fine
Tell me you love me, but hate me, inside
That's just my baby, I love the girl, who know I go crazy
I don't know what you know, but I know, I feel sensational
Solo loco, no hoe, don't tell me you tryna stay so go
So low, you couldn't see me, if u were in front of me
One eye closed the third eye open, I thought u fucked with me
Heard wise words slurred lines since 5 though
This is what u get when you drink and you drive life though
No car keyed, the speed exceed life though
Leave me be, I bleed greed and fuck it I think need dope
Sip till I'm falling
She call him insane
Think that I'm faded
I'm fading away
Sip till I'm ballin
She call him insane
Think that I'm faded
I'm fading away
Think that I'm faded, I'm fading away
I don't need no one, I know I'm okay
Think that I'm faded, I'm fading away
I don't need no one, I know I'm okay
Listen
I don't need no one
Load a shotgun and shoot a shogun
I live alone hun
Hunter gathering food for one stom
Mack in the back with zip in a sack, loading one blunt
The lonely wolf, unopposed, imposing the throat you cut though
I'm Leonardo, sinking ship, watch me die a hero
Said fuck an ego, you gon' need me regardless we know
I'm not that cocky, heart been stomped on and bruised like rocky
I'm sorry probably, never apologetic, forget it
I get embellished
Put-it-on god
That I been so selfish
Liver aint soft
It's been so hellish
Never lift off, space ships on shelf's lit
Shelf yourself bitch
My set list so damn cold, it's like where elves live
I could die inside, still be alive, no lie, i feel like elvis
This that Pococonos flow
Fake my own death and I go
I don't need no one, a wolf all alone a lion live long
A lie u livin so long
Fading away with a song
Just bring the chorus back
The crowd can sing along, and feel what you been on
Sip till I'm falling
She call him insane
Think that I'm faded
I'm fading away
Sip till I'm ballin
She call him insane
Think that I'm faded
I'm fading away
Think that I'm faded, I'm fading away
I don't need no one, I know I'm okay
Think that I'm faded, I'm fading away
I don't need no one, I know I'm okay
The lyrics of LaLion's song Fading Away are quite introspective, reflecting on the feelings of isolation, self-sufficiency, and addiction. The song talks about how drinking and drug abuse have taken a toll on the singer's body and mind, and despite that, he is still perceived as 'faded and fading away' by other people. The lyrics suggest that the singer does not need anyone to validate him and feels okay with himself despite his problems. He has a cynical take on relationships, as he thinks that even when his partner addresses him as insane, he prefers to continue drinking rather than entertaining her opinion.
The singer acknowledges his imperfections and the fact that he is laden with troubles, but that doesn’t stop him from asserting his life's grand purpose. He believes he has the potential to make it big despite lurking dangers and mischievous people. The lyrics convey that despite his grand ambitions, he is isolated and too proud to seek companionship. The song's final stanza explores the feelings of loneliness, uncertainty, and self-absorption, where the singer asserts himself as a hunter-gatherer, living alone, and justifying his actions with a devil may care attitude. The melancholic lyrics invoke pain, internal conflicts, and raw emotions which LaLion expresses with his emotionally charged voice.
Line by Line Meaning
Sip till I'm falling
Drinking until I'm drunk and losing control
She call him insane
Others see my actions as crazy and out of character
Think that I'm faded
People believe that I am under the influence of drugs or alcohol
I'm fading away
Slowly losing myself and the person I used to be
I don't need no one, I know I'm okay
I am self-sufficient and can handle myself
My liver bloody, my brain is muddy, I know I'm fine
Despite the damage I'm causing my body, I still think I'm okay
I'm not imperfect I'm perfect, lurking with serpents high
I am not flawed, I am perfect but surrounded by dangerous people and influences
I know I'll blow up, my friends and family all know that I
I am destined for success and my loved ones believe in me
Live like a lit fuse, I lit 2, she still live on my mind
I am living recklessly and impulsively while still thinking about a past love
Cyanide inside a dime
Dangerous and harmful substances in a small package
Talk about balling put all the line
Exaggerating about my financial success
Why decide when u that high
Under the influence, I don't make good decisions
Think that I'm better whenever you lie
I gain confidence when I am lied to
Mind of mine aint never fine
My mental state is always uneasy
Tell me you love me, but hate me, inside
Mixed signals in a relationship, causing confusion and instability
That's just my baby, I love the girl, who know I go crazy
I am in love with someone who knows how unstable and erratic I can be
I don't know what you know, but I know, I feel sensational
I don't understand what others think of me, but I feel great emotionally
Solo loco, no hoe, don't tell me you tryna stay so go
I am fine being alone, and I don't want anyone pretending to care for me
So low, you couldn't see me, if u were in front of me
I am isolating myself to the point of being invisible to those around me
Heard wise words slurred lines since 5 though
Despite hearing good advice all my life, I still make mistakes
This is what u get when you drink and you drive life though
The consequences of drinking and driving are catching up to me
No car keyed, the speed exceed life though
I am speeding through life, not realizing the dangers and potential harm
Leave me be, I bleed greed and fuck it I think need dope
I am selfish and addicted, and I think I need drugs to cope
Load a shotgun and shoot a shogun
Taking matters into my own hands, and fighting my own battles
I'm not that cocky, heart been stomped on and bruised like rocky
I am not as confident as I may seem, and I have been hurt in the past
I get embellished
I exaggerate or make things bigger than they really are
This that Pococonos flow
I have a unique and distinct style of music
Fake my own death and I go
Consideration of escaping from my current life entirely
The crowd can sing along, and feel what you been on
The audience can join me in my emotions and experiences through my lyrics
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: LaLion
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Rômulo Santos
Muito bom ❤
Kenay Gutiérrez
Me encanta tu rap Bro
Limhachan N Humtsoe
I always listen to it bro....
A very good song...😎
Nate Johnson
This is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 you’ve got serious potential @LaLion
Alex Turtle
This is amazing! ♥️ wow perfect work (:
ThatWasMY Fault
Don't stop you have potential wish you the best hope your channel grows more to see your very creative
nycless
I may be late to the party but this is insane!
ChrisD
love this song dude amazing
Girth Brooks
On repeat September 2019 🔥🔥🔥 🔥