FADE AWAY
M.Y.B Lyrics
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I used to want your love
Used to want loving
Well, I wanted your love
With all of my dreams I can surely say
Gonna take my life and simply fade away
Used to want fame
I used to want it all
Well, I wanted it all
With all of my dreams I can surely say
Gonna take this simple life and simply fade away
With all your love and your life
You can surely make your dreams come alive
To all your wants, to all your needs
You can simply say goodbye, bye, bye
You still want loving
You still want my love
With all of my dreams I can surely say
Gonna take my life and simply fade away
I'm out the door
I'm already gone
The lyrics to M.Y.B.'s song "Fade Away" tell a story of someone who used to want everything life had to offer; love, fame, and success. However, as time has passed, they have realized that these dreams may not have been all they were cracked up to be, and have decided to take their own life and "simply fade away".
The first verse mentions how the singer used to want "loving", or someone to love them, but they have now realized that love alone may not be enough to make them happy. They also used to want "fame", or the recognition and status that comes with success, but have come to realize that this is not what they truly desire. The repetition of the lines "With all of my dreams I can surely say, gonna take my life and simply fade away" highlights the singer's conviction and determination to follow through with their decision to end their life.
The chorus suggests that the singer knows that others may still want love and fame, and may still believe that these things can bring them happiness. However, the singer has already made up their mind, as evidenced by the line "I'm out the door, I'm already gone". The song's somber mood and fatalistic lyrics create a melancholy atmosphere, reflecting the singer's state of mind.
Overall, "Fade Away" is a powerful commentary on the pressures of modern society and the price of success. It warns against the danger of placing too much importance on external validation and recognition, and highlights the importance of finding true happiness and fulfillment in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Used to want loving
I had a desire for love in the past.
I used to want your love
I had a particular desire for the love of a specific person.
Used to want loving
I had a desire for love in the past.
Well, I wanted your love
I desired your love in particular.
With all of my dreams I can surely say
Based on the aspirations and hopes I have for my life, I can say with certainty that...
Gonna take my life and simply fade away
I will end my life and disappear completely from existence.
Used to want fame
I had a desire for fame in the past.
I used to want it all
I had a desire for everything.
Used to want fame
I had a desire for fame in the past.
Well, I wanted it all
I had a desire for everything.
With all of my dreams I can surely say
Based on the aspirations and hopes I have for my life, I can say with certainty that...
Gonna take this simple life and simply fade away
I will end my life and disappear completely from existence, despite having a relatively modest existence.
With all your love and your life
You have both a great deal of affection and a long life at your disposal.
You can surely make your dreams come alive
Your ambitious aspirations can definitely be realized by you.
To all your wants, to all your needs
In regards to everything you desire and require,
You can simply say goodbye, bye, bye
You can easily leave everything behind and never look back.
You still want loving
You still have a desire for love.
You still want my love
You still have a desire for love from a specific person (presumably the songwriter).
With all of my dreams I can surely say
Based on the aspirations and hopes I have for my life, I can say with certainty that...
Gonna take my life and simply fade away
I will end my life and disappear completely from existence.
I'm out the door
I'm leaving.
I'm already gone
I have already left (physically or emotionally).
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JULIANA HATFIELD
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