Logic also sat with Genius to explain the song:
"“Fade Away” is about accepting death and this is just a personal opinion that no matter who you are, what historical figure, any of that, one day your name will be forgotten. Whether a comet hits the Earth or we all repopularize one day, you’ll be forgotten. Do something for you before you fade away."
Fade Away
Logic Lyrics
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We was on that block until we made a way (Made a way)
Day to day, man that's the only way (Only way)
They gon' know my name until it fade away (Fade away)
Fade away (Fade away) fade away (Fade away)
They gon' know my name until it fade away
(Way, way, way) Fade away
I been there, I done that, done that, this rap shit I run that
Motherfucker this far from a comeback, if one of us fall then we run back
Can't let that social worker just snatch up my kid, gotta get my son back
'Cause when they coming through that system don't give a fuck about you
Everybody gonna die, gonna go one day, maybe it'll happen on a Monday
Drop into work and get hit by a Hyundai, fuck it, let it all go one day
I know, I'mma get it like this, living that life while they all reminisce
Never regretted, the second I said it I feel like I'm smarter, I read it on Reddit
You're fucking pathetic, my etiquette murder ya predicate, bitch I'm ahead of it, yeah
Yes I'mma die but I don't wonder why in the hell I'mma ride in the dead of it yeah
Yeah I know, know, life on Earth is so unpredictable
Okay-kay, hold up let me say yes I fade away
Fade away (Fade away) fade away (Fade away)
They gon' know my name until it fade away
(Way, way, way) Fade away
They gon' know my name until it fade away
Tell me what I really really give for a life like this, arm and a leg quite like this
Fuck around wanna fight like this, take a hike like this
So I might just, might just, I don't know
Reinvention, that's my intention, want so much more than this third-dimension
That's not to mention my true ascension is a bigger picture, no metaphor
I'm being real with ya but it will hit ya like, "goddamn!"
Goin' ham, fill a dam, in a spaceship, I'm in another system
So futuristic, on another mission but back on Earth everybody bitchin', I been in the kitchen
Livin' my life, no inhibition, life or death with no intermission
Now the good book said we all the same, and we kill each other but it's all in vain
And we all to blame, can't see the picture when inside the frame
Real talk, I wanna grip the grain and just ride with ya, build a family then die richer
When ya get to heaven I'mma come and get ya
Sit back and really get the picture
This life, yeah, it done ate away, hard times never stayed away
But one thing I know day to day, I'mma do somethin' 'fore I fade away
Fade away (Fade away) fade away (Fade away)
They gon' know my name until it fade away
(Way, way, way) Fade away
They gon' know my name until it fade away
Fade away (Fade away) fade away (Fade away)
They gon' know my name until it fade away
(Way, way, way) Fade away
They gon' know my name until it fade away
The song "Fade Away" by Logic talks about his rise to fame and how he plans to keep his name alive even after death. In the first verse, he talks about his humble beginnings on the block and how he's made it to where he is now. He acknowledges that death is inevitable, but he wants to leave a legacy that will never fade away. The chorus repeats the phrase "fade away," emphasizing the importance of making an impact that lasts beyond one's lifetime.
The second verse focuses on Logic's aspirations for the future. He wants to reinvent himself and reach heights beyond the physical realm. He talks about the trivialities of everyday life and yearns for something greater. He also alludes to the idea that we're all the same and need to come together instead of killing each other in vain.
The overall message of the song is to make the most of life and make a difference that will last forever. It's about striving for greatness and being remembered for something meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
All day (All day), everyday (Everyday)
We work hard all day, every day
We was on that block until we made a way (Made a way)
We hustled on the streets until we found success
Day to day, man that's the only way (Only way)
We live day to day because that's all we know
They gon' know my name until it fade away (Fade away)
We will leave a lasting legacy until we're gone
Fade away (Fade away) fade away (Fade away)
Our success will eventually diminish and disappear
They gon' know my name until it fade away
We will be remembered even after we're gone
'Cause when they coming through that system don't give a fuck about you
The government doesn't care about you when you're in the system
Everybody gonna die, gonna go one day, maybe it'll happen on a Monday
Death is inevitable and can happen any day, even on a weekday
I know, I'mma get it like this, living that life while they all reminisce
I will continue to chase success while others reminisce about their past
You're fucking pathetic, my etiquette murder ya predicate, bitch I'm ahead of it, yeah
I am superior to you and will outsmart you
Yes I'mma die but I don't wonder why in the hell I'mma ride in the dead of it yeah
I accept death as a part of life and will continue to pursue my dreams until the end
Tell me what I really really give for a life like this, arm and a leg quite like this
I have sacrificed a lot to achieve success
So I might just, might just, I don't know
I may not be sure of what lies ahead
Livin' my life, no inhibition, life or death with no intermission
I am living my life with no regrets, with no pause between life and death
Real talk, I wanna grip the grain and just ride with ya, build a family then die richer
I want to create a legacy with those close to me and leave behind wealth for my family
This life, yeah, it done ate away, hard times never stayed away
Life has been tough and it's taken its toll, but struggles never go away
But one thing I know day to day, I'mma do somethin' 'fore I fade away
I will continue to work hard every day before my success fades away
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gene T. Puerling, Robert Hall
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ll9037
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[Intro]
All day (all day), everyday (everyday)
We was on that block until we made a way (we made a way)
Day to day, man that's the only way (only way)
They gon' know my name until it fade away
[Hook]
Fade away, fade away, fade away, fade away, fade away
They gon' know my name until it fade—
(Way, way, way), fade away
They gon' know my name until it fade away
(Okay, okay)
[Verse 1]
I been there, I done that, done that, this rap shit I run that
Motherfucker this far from a comeback, if one of us fall then we run back
Can't let that social worker just snatch up my kin, gotta get my son back
Cause when they coming through that system don't give a fuck about you (you, you, you)
Everybody gonna die, gonna go one day, maybe it'll happen on a Monday
Driving to work and get hit by a Hyundai, fuck it, let it all go one day
I know, I'ma get it like this, living that life while they all reminisce
Never regretted, the second I said it I feel like I'm smarter, I read it on Reddit
You're fucking pathetic, my etiquette murder ya predicate, bitch I'm ahead of it, yeah
Yes I'ma die but I don’t wonder why in the hell I'ma ride in the dead of it yeah
I know, know, life on Earth is so unpredictable
Okay-kay, hold up let me say yes I fade away
[Hook]
Fade away, fade away, fade away, fade away, fade away
They gon' know my name until it fade—
(Way, way, way), fade away
They gon' know my name until it fade away
(Yeah, yeah)
[Verse 2]
Tell me what I wouldn't wanna give for a life like this, arm and a leg quite like this
Fuck around wanna fight like this, take a hike like this
I might just, might just, I don't know
Reinvention, that's my intention
Want so much more than this third-dimension
That's not to mention my true ascension is a bigger picture
No metaphor, I’m being real with ya
But it will hit ya like, "goddamn!"
Going HAM, full of all of them
In a spaceship, I’m in another system
So futuristic, on another mission
But back on Earth everybody bitchin', I been in the kitchen
Livin' my life—no inhibition, life to death with no intermission
Now the good book said we all the same, and we kill each other but it's all in vain
And we all to blame, can't see the picture when it's out the frame
Real talk, I wanna grip the grain and just ride with ya, build a family then die richer
When ya get to heaven I'ma come and get ya
Sit back and really get the picture
This life, yeah, it done ate away, hard times never stayed away
But one thing I know day to day, I'ma do somethin' 'fore I fade away
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@delilahtriana3486
LYRICS:
All day (All day), everyday (Everyday)
We was on that block until we made a way (Made a way)
Day to day, man that's the only way (Only way)
They gon' know my name until it fade away (Fade away)
Fade away (Fade away) fade away (Fade away)
They gon' know my name until it fade away
(Way, way, way) Fade away
They gon' know my name until it fade away
I been there, I done that, done that, this rap shit I run that
Motherfucker this far from a comeback, if one of us fall then we run back
Can't let that social worker just snatch up my kid, gotta get my son back
'Cause when they coming through that system don't give a fuck about you
Everybody gonna die, gonna go one day, maybe it'll happen on a Monday
Drop into work and get hit by a Hyundai, fuck it, let it all go one day
I know, I'mma get it like this, living that life while they all reminisce
Never regretted, the second I said it I feel like I'm smarter, I read it on Reddit
You're fucking pathetic, my etiquette murder ya predicate, bitch I'm ahead of it, yeah
Yes I'mma die but I don’t wonder why in the hell I'mma ride in the dead of it yeah
Yeah I know, know, life on Earth is so unpredictable
Okay-kay, hold up let me say yes I fade away
Fade away (Fade away) fade away (Fade away)
They gon' know my name until it fade away
(Way, way, way) Fade away
They gon' know my name until it fade away
Tell me what I really really give for a life like this, arm and a leg quite like this
Fuck around wanna fight like this, take a hike like this
So I might just, might just, I don't know
Reinvention, that's my intention, want so much more than this third-dimension
That's not to mention my true ascension is a bigger picture, no metaphor
I’m being real with ya but it will hit ya like, "goddamn!"
Goin' ham, fill a dam, in a spaceship, I’m in another system
So futuristic, on another mission but back on Earth everybody bitchin', I been in the kitchen
Livin' my life, no inhibition, life or death with no intermission
Now the good book said we all the same, and we kill each other but it's all in vain
And we all to blame, can't see the picture when inside the frame
Real talk, I wanna grip the grain and just ride with ya, build a family then die richer
When ya get to heaven I'mma come and get ya
Sit back and really get the picture
This life, yeah, it done ate away, hard times never stayed away
But one thing I know day to day, I'mma do somethin' 'fore I fade away
Fade away (Fade away) fade away (Fade away)
They gon' know my name until it fade away
(Way, way, way) Fade away
They gon' know my name until it fade away
Fade away (Fade away) fade away (Fade away)
They gon' know my name until it fade away
(Way, way, way) Fade away
They gon' know my name until it fade away
@JesusIsKing348
[Ad-Libs]
Uh a-ah, yeah, uh, uh, yeah yeah
Uh a-ah, yeah, uh, uh, yeah yeah
Uh a-ah, yeah, uh, uh, yeah yeah
Uh a-ah, yeah, uh, uh, yeah yeah
Uh a-ah, yeah, uh, uh, yeah yeah
Uh a-ah, yeah, uh, uh, yeah yeah
Uh a-ah, yeah, uh, uh, yeah yeah
Uh a-ah, yeah, uh, uh, yeah yeah
[Intro]
All day (all day), everyday (everyday)
We was on that block until we made a way (we made a way)
Day to day, man that's the only way (only way)
They gon' know my name until it fade away
[Hook]
Fade away, fade away, fade away, fade away, fade away
They gon' know my name until it fade—
(Way, way, way), fade away
They gon' know my name until it fade away
[Verse 1]
I been there, I done that, done that, this rap shit I run that
Motherfucker this far from a comeback, if one of us fall then we run back
Can't let that social worker just snatch up my kin, gotta get my son back
Cause when they coming through that system don't give a fuck about you (you, you, you)
Everybody gonna die, gonna go one day, maybe it'll happen on a Monday
Driving to work and get hit by a Hyundai, fuck it, let it all go one day
I know, I'ma get it like this, living that life while they all reminisce
Never regretted, the second I said it I feel like I'm smarter, I read it on Reddit
You're fucking pathetic, my etiquette murder ya predicate, bitch I'm ahead of it, yeah
Yes I'ma die but I don’t wonder why in the hell I'ma ride in the dead of it yeah
I know, know, life on Earth is so unpredictable
Okay-kay, hold up let me say yes I fade away
[Hook]
Fade away, fade away, fade away, fade away, fade away
They gon' know my name until it fade—
(Way, way, way), fade away
They gon' know my name until it fade away
[Pre-Verse Ad-Lib]
Yeah, yeah
[Verse 2]
Tell me what I wouldn't wanna give for a life like this, arm and a leg quite like this
Fuck around wanna fight like this, take a hike like this
I might just, might just, I don't know
Reinvention, that's my intention
Want so much more than this third-dimension
That's not to mention my true ascension is a bigger picture
No metaphor, I’m being real with ya
But it will hit ya like, "goddamn!"
Going HAM, full of all of them
In a spaceship, I’m in another system
So futuristic, on another mission
But back on Earth everybody bitchin', I been in the kitchen
Livin' my life—no inhibition, life to death with no intermission
Now the good book said we all the same, and we kill each other but it's all in vain
And we all to blame, can't see the picture when it's out the frame
Real talk, I wanna grip the grain and just ride with ya, build a family then die richer
When ya get to heaven I'ma come and get ya
Sit back and really get the picture
This life, yeah, it done ate away, hard times never stayed away
But one thing I know day to day, I'ma do somethin' 'fore I fade away
[Hook]
Fade away, fade away, fade away, fade away, fade away
They gon' know my name until it fade—
(Way, way, way), fade away
They gon' know my name until it fade away
Fade away, fade away, fade away, fade away, fade away
They gon' know my name until it fade—
(Way, way, way), fade away
They gon' know my name until it fade away
@theblueheart4580
I just wanna say, I am a big logic fan and days before my little brother died I added this song to my playlist and he managed to eavesdrop in and he downloaded this song from the internet. about 2 days before he died this was the last song that he downloaded into his playlist. I just wanna say that I want to leave this comment to mark my little brother who is on heaven now just lived about 11 years old. In his memory, this song will be the last song that I also ever add on my hip hop playlist. Rest easy, lil’ bro, be seeing you someday.
@nathan-fl3gp
Love you god bless you man
@xtokyoghoulx9975
Love and god bless
@Dks9hitter
Sorry for your loss
@cornelhodges5333
Sorry for your loss bro every time you hear this song he’s listening to it with you
@datsundrifter2190
🙏
@AmpliFreQuency
Heard this in a liquor store and took note of some of the lyrics. Got home and did a Google search. Found it here. Dope as fuck.
@mr.badass5292
Only time you got saved by the henessey lol. DOPE!!!! #welcometorattpack
@agonz9555
Pit
@joshmeiss1820
bump this shit