Fade Away
M.J.B. Lyrics
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Someone that will run out of luck
And I tried to stand by you
While you cashed the souls in for the bucks
Can you hear me being clear
About the rules of life my dear
It's not ok the way
You live your life
You're gonna mess up some day
Can't you see the mess you've made
But you know as long as you get paid
You think that the rest will fade away
Fade away
You think it will fade away
You think the rest will fade away
You think it will fade away
Can't you see how this came to be
I can't go on and show what you should already know
But your soul is cold from all that you've sold
Can I just
Walk away I wish there was more I could say
You know who you've played
Could you not see I was afraid
Then you chose to let me fade away
Fade away
You think it will fade away
You think the rest will fade away
You think it will fade away
Fade away
Fade away
Fade away
Fade away
Fade away
Fade away
Fade away
The opening lines of Mary J. Blige's "Fade Away" suggest a person's decision to be on the wrong side of the law, one that will inevitably result in negative consequences. The singer tries to be supportive, but their friend or loved one is blinded by the lure of easy money and is willing to cash in the souls of other people for the bucks that come their way. The song's lyrics serve as a plea for this individual to make better life choices before it's too late.
Blige's warning is loud and clear, "It's not okay the way / You live your life / You're gonna mess up some day." She points out the fact that the person is causing chaos and ruining people's lives, and the monetary rewards that come with this lifestyle will not help. Ultimately, the wrong path they're on will catch up with them, no matter how hard they try to hide behind their wealth.
The song's chorus serves to emphasize the idea that the individual's actions will indeed have consequences. They may believe that they can escape the guilt and regret that comes with their negative behaviors by getting paid, but time will prove them wrong. The song's theme serves as a cautionary tale for anyone thinking about pursuing a life of crime, as it ultimately leads to nothing but pain and regret.
Line by Line Meaning
And you choose to to be who's
You have made the conscious decision to become someone
Someone that will run out of luck
Someone whose luck will eventually run out
And I tried to stand by you
I made an effort to support you
While you cashed the souls in for the bucks
While you prioritized money over the well-being of others
Can you hear me being clear
Do you understand my message?
About the rules of life my dear
About the principles that govern life, my beloved
It's not ok the way
Your behavior is not acceptable
You live your life
You choose to live your life
You're gonna mess up some day
You will eventually make a mistake
You're gonna mess up some day
You will eventually make a mistake
Can't you see the mess you've made
Are you not aware of the damage you have caused?
But you know as long as you get paid
But you prioritize financial gain above all else
You think that the rest will fade away
You believe that consequences will not catch up with you
Fade away
Disappear or diminish gradually
You think it will fade away
You believe that consequences will not catch up with you
You think the rest will fade away
You believe that consequences will not catch up with you
You think it will fade away
You believe that consequences will not catch up with you
Can't you see how this came to be
Can you not comprehend how this situation arose?
I can't go on and show what you should already know
I am unable to continue explaining something that you should be aware of already
But your soul is cold from all that you've sold
But your conscience has become numb from all the immoral things you have done
Can I just
Can I simply
Walk away I wish there was more I could say
Leave, I wish I had more advice to give
You know who you've played
You know which people you have manipulated
Could you not see I was afraid
Could you not perceive my fear?
Then you chose to let me fade away
You then decided to disregard me and let me be forgotten
Fade away
Disappear or diminish gradually
You think it will fade away
You believe that consequences will not catch up with you
You think the rest will fade away
You believe that consequences will not catch up with you
You think it will fade away
You believe that consequences will not catch up with you
Fade away
Disappear or diminish gradually
Fade away
Disappear or diminish gradually
Fade away
Disappear or diminish gradually
Fade away
Disappear or diminish gradually
Fade away
Disappear or diminish gradually
Fade away
Disappear or diminish gradually
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Marnie Davidge
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LadyKimberley.
"Invisibility would be great". We've all been there at some point or another. Great work Mary!!
@evisuallover
You did it again Ne-yo. A really REALLY beautiful song. Kudos to Mary J Blige because she sings it really great. Simply love it.
@devinelove2795
I remember those days,it kills me to recall those dark moments, but the grace of god& ms. bilge saved me from me 2009
@dre12337
me to be again maybe
@gregoryhayes1741
bro her music saved alot of us real talk
@verod6631
Devine Love indeed... then and now..
@fromama2011
Whew! Same.
@richandacarter1529
Won't HE. and music do it??!!
@jay-lafox507
Mary is the soundtrack of my life... she is soul... love her lyrics her voice so beautiful.
@dre12337
she is and you are to