Fade
Like Lions Lyrics
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Brushed my nose, itched my eyes
Sunshine in the summertime
The dogs are off in the yard
And the kids are playing at the park
Wonder how I made it this far
How did I ever make it this far, my god?
I still find it hard
Thinking about that old apartment
Where I broke my arm and slept the spring away
Ghosts still hanging on me
Like love notes found in your laundry
But the wash has made the words start to fade
So let it fade away
The tune came like the sunrise
Smoke two joints this mourn' with sublime
Coffee over packed ice
Lately I've been stable
Got enough time to be grateful
Don't recall digging out of this hole
I still find it hard
Thinking about that old apartment
Where I broke my arm and slept the spring away
Ghosts still hanging on me
Like love notes found in your laundry
But the wash has made the words start to fade
So let it fade away
The lyrics to Like Lions's song "Fade" seem to convey a sense of reflection and moving on from the past. The opening lines mention the arrival of June, which symbolizes a new season and perhaps a fresh start. The mention of sunshine and children playing suggests a joyful, vibrant atmosphere. The singer then acknowledges their surprise at making it this far, implying that they may have struggled or faced obstacles along the way.
The chorus expresses the difficulty of thinking about the past, specifically an old apartment where the singer had a negative experience. The broken arm could symbolize a physical and emotional setback. The mention of sleeping the spring away could imply a period of stagnation or feeling stuck. The ghosts hanging on the singer can be seen as the lingering memories or emotions associated with that past experience. However, the lyrics suggest that time and distance (represented by the wash) are starting to fade the impact of those memories, indicating a process of healing and moving forward.
The second verse brings in a new element, the tune that comes like a sunrise. This could represent a new song or melody that brings positivity and lightness. The mention of smoking two joints with Sublime suggests a moment of relaxation and finding solace in music. The singer mentions stability and gratitude, indicating a contrast to the previous feelings of struggle. The line about not recalling digging out of this hole implies that the singer has overcome a difficult period but can't remember the exact journey.
Overall, the lyrics of "Fade" seem to convey a sense of growth, resilience, and the fading of negative past experiences as the singer embraces a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
June came like a surprise
The arrival of June was unexpected and caught me off guard
Brushed my nose, itched my eyes
The scents and allergens in the air caused discomfort and irritation
Sunshine in the summertime
The warm and bright weather synonymous with summer
The dogs are off in the yard
The dogs are happily playing outside in the yard
And the kids are playing at the park
The children are enjoying themselves by playing in the park
Wonder how I made it this far
Reflecting on the journey and questioning how I managed to reach this point
How did I ever make it this far, my god?
Expressing incredulity and awe at the progress made so far
I still find it hard
I continue to struggle
Thinking about that old apartment
Recalling memories and thoughts about a previous living space
Where I broke my arm and slept the spring away
Referencing a time when I injured my arm and spent the spring season predominantly sleeping
Ghosts still hanging on me
The lingering presence of past experiences or memories affecting me
Like love notes found in your laundry
Similar to discovering sentimental messages among your clothes
But the wash has made the words start to fade
The act of washing has caused the words to gradually lose their clarity and legibility
So let it fade away
Allowing the fading process to take place and accepting its natural course
The tune came like the sunrise
The melody arrived like the gradual emergence of the sun in the morning
Smoke two joints this mourn' with sublime
Engaging in the act of smoking two joints in the morning while appreciating the band Sublime
Coffee over packed ice
Drinking iced coffee with a lot of ice cubes added
Lately I've been stable
Recently, I have found balance and stability
Got enough time to be grateful
Having sufficient time to feel thankful and appreciative
Don't recall digging out of this hole
Having difficulty remembering how I managed to escape a difficult situation
So let it fade away
Allowing the fading process to occur and embracing its natural progression
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: PATRICK O`NEILL
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