Fact-Fiction
Mads Langer Lyrics


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Imagine a world without me
Say you're falling apart
Let's pretend you've missed me for a while
Wouldn't you say you were lonely
And love was breaking your heart?
Put on your Sunday best and fake a smile

I dream of dreaming dreams of her
In twilight she's a constant blur
The picture is clear
And I'm still fact, she's fiction

Remember the night you were with me
Fell asleep by my side
Strangers together, your hand in mind
How come we never came closer
When all the stars were aligned?
I thought we had a moment

I dream of dreaming dreams of her
In twilight she's a constant blur
The picture is clear
And I'm still fact she's fiction
I seem to miss the missing part
She's still my favorite work of art
The picture is clear
And I'm still fact, she's fiction

No, nothing has changed 'cause I'm still fact, she's fiction
Or I may be imperfectly formed in this contradiction

I dream of dreaming dreams of her
In twilight she's a constant blur
The picture is clear
'Cause I'm still fact she's fiction

I fell in love with her longing




Let's just say that she never found out
Who it was she never found in m

Overall Meaning

Mads Langer's song "Fact-Fiction" tells the story of a person in love with someone they cannot have. The lyrics describe a situation where the singer imagines a world without them and how their absence would make the other person lonely and heartbroken. The song is full of deep emotions that explore the complexities of love.


The chorus of the song features the lyrics "I dream of dreaming dreams of her, in twilight she's a constant blur, the picture is clear and I'm still fact, she's fiction." These lines suggest that the person in love is struggling with the reality of their feelings. They cannot be with the person they desire, and so their longing is just a dream, a blurred image of unattainable love. The song also describes a moment spent with the loved one, where they fell asleep together but nothing happened, and the singer is left wondering why they never came closer. Despite this, the love remains unrequited, and the singer remains fact while their love interest remains fiction.


The lyrics of "Fact-Fiction" showcase a deep understanding of the complexities of love and desire. Through its poetic language and emotional delivery, the song explores the themes of longing, unattainable love, and the pain of unrequited passion.


Line by Line Meaning

Imagine a world without me
Reflecting on the possibility of a world without me in it


Say you're falling apart
Asking the other person to acknowledge that they are not doing well


Let's pretend you've missed me for a while
Playing a game of imagination about what it would be like if the other person missed me


Wouldn't you say you were lonely
Asking whether loneliness would ensue if the other person missed me


And love was breaking your heart?
Asking whether the effects of love are detrimental to the other person's wellbeing


Put on your Sunday best and fake a smile
Encouraging the other person to put on a façade and pretend they are okay


I dream of dreaming dreams of her
Fantasizing about dreaming of a person


In twilight she's a constant blur
Describing the person in a hazy manner


The picture is clear
Contrasting the previously blurred image with a newfound clarity


And I'm still fact, she's fiction
Acknowledging that the person remains a fictional construct


Remember the night you were with me
Recalling a significant moment in the past


Fell asleep by my side
Describing physical closeness


Strangers together, your hand in mind
Contrasting intimacy with the fact that the two people were strangers


How come we never came closer
Expressing confusion over why they never became closer


When all the stars were aligned?
Regretting not having taken advantage of opportune moments


I thought we had a moment
Believing that a past moment was significant


I seem to miss the missing part
Feeling incomplete because of what is missing


She's still my favorite work of art
Expressing admiration for the person


No, nothing has changed 'cause I'm still fact, she's fiction
Realizing that nothing has changed because the person remains fictional


Or I may be imperfectly formed in this contradiction
Acknowledging the possibility of being imperfect and contradictory


I fell in love with her longing
Feeling attracted to the person's unfulfilled desires


Let's just say that she never found out
Proposing a hypothetical situation where the person never finds out


Who it was she never found in m
Leaving the listener to imagine the rest of the sentence




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: MADS LANGER, BOOTS OTTSTAD

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timothy buckey

This song was introduced to me by the girl I basically fell in love with in high school. She was absolutely perfect. But, she was going through a rough time with her own personal issues. We remained close friends, but when I enlisted in the army she grew out of her shell. Because of the distance, not being able to talk every day, etc. we weren’t able to be together.. she played this song at her wedding reception as kind of “background music” and I had to leave I was so heartbroken

G00GLE

@Magne Barkholt nah I think it's just you that don't care

Magne Barkholt

we dont care

G00GLE

damn dude...

emiliemvs

This song still melts my heart. Even two years after I listened to it on repeat. Just love this, and love this atmosphere he's creating. Beautiful.

Zmy Lee

This song means SO much to me and I almost go into a trance when I am listening to this... he sings so beautifully! He really nailed this piece xx

Cris B

Such a beautiful song, and incredible voice. I'm praying you will become a huge star in the US.

Ruata 4 Cabin

2018 and still chills by the vibe

HMR93H

This is definitely my favorite version of this song. I love Mads Langer!

Catherine Rouquine

Excellent... Perfect... Beautiful song (again) ! BRAVO !!!

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