Fade to Grey
Mark 'Oh Lyrics
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One case sitting by his side.
Two eyes staring cold and silent,
Show fear as he turns to hide.
Ah, we fade to grey - fade to grey
Ah, we fade to grey - fade to grey
Une valise a ses cotes.
Deux yeux fixes et froids -
Montre de la peur lorsqu'il
Se tourne pour se cacher.
Ah, we fade to grey - fade to grey
Ah, we fade to grey - fade to grey
Sent la pluie comme un ete anglais.
Comme les notes d'une chanson lointaine
Sortant de derriere d'un poster esperant
Que la vie ne fut si longue.
Ah we fade to grey - fade to grey
Ah, we fade to grey - fade to grey
Feel the rain, like an English summer
Feel the notes from a distant song.
Stepping out from a back shop poster
Wishing life wouldn't be so dull.
Ah, we fade to grey - fade to grey
Ah, we fade to grey - fade to grey
Ah, we fade to grey - fade to grey
The lyrics to Mark 'Oh's song Fade to Grey describe one man, alone on a lonely platform with only a suitcase by his side. As he turns to hide, his cold and silent stare shows fear. The chorus repeats the phrase “we fade to grey” multiple times, suggesting that perhaps the man’s lonely and isolated existence is causing him to slowly fade away.
The second verse uses imagery to evoke a sense of sadness and nostalgia. The rain is described as being like an English summer, and the notes from a distant song are heard in the background. The reference to a “back shop poster” hints at the idea of a time gone by, or a longing for something more than what is currently being experienced. The repetition of the chorus reinforces this feeling of melancholy and adds to the sense of the man’s fading away.
Overall, the song presents a haunting and powerful message about loneliness, fear, and the fleeting nature of existence. Through its evocative imagery and themes, it offers a poignant commentary on the human condition and the need for connection and meaning in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
One man on a lonely platform,
There is a man standing alone on a deserted train platform.
One case sitting by his side.
He has a single suitcase by his side.
Two eyes staring cold and silent,
His eyes are staring blankly and expressionless.
Show fear as he turns to hide.
He displays fear as he turns away to conceal himself.
Ah, we fade to grey - fade to grey
We transition to a state of ambiguity or indistinctness.
Sent la pluie comme un ete anglais.
It feels like rain, similar to an English summer.
Comme les notes d'une chanson lointaine
It's like hearing the notes from a far-away song.
Sortant de derriere d'un poster esperant
Emerging from behind a poster with the hopes
Que la vie ne fut si longue.
That life wouldn't be so long.
Feel the rain, like an English summer
Experience the sensation of rain, similar to an English summer.
Feel the notes from a distant song.
Feel the melody from a far-away song.
Stepping out from a back shop poster
Stepping out from behind a storefront poster.
Wishing life wouldn't be so dull.
Wishing that life would be more exciting or interesting.
Ah, we fade to grey - fade to grey
We transition to a state of ambiguity or indistinctness once again.
Ah, we fade to grey - fade to grey
Another repetition of the previous line.
Ah, we fade to grey - fade to grey
Another repetition of the previous line.
Contributed by Victoria Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@joannagil7631
24.08.2023 Klasa sama w sobie 💙 Wspaniałe lata, które już nigdy nie wrócą 🙂Za to mam co wspominać
@matthiasstocker7045
Ein Klassiker der electronischen Musikgeschichte.Geiler Remix von Mark Oh..💕💕💕💕💕💕
@sportnikabel
Remember this when I was 12 or 13. Driving in back of car with parents. Now, 38 i roll same song for my kids
@AlessandroCD7
Mich wirft allein das alte Viva Logo schon zurück 😅
@fractalign
I remember the original when I was nine, that was when Thatcher had only just been elected.
@stevemsk
Отлично! Все лучшее - детям! 😊 Моя 3-летняя дочка тоже очень любит техно ритмы, напевает их.
@gregormullner5405
Who is feeling like 14 again.. with this tune?
@richardmoto-gaming6791
Uwielbiam tą piosenkę! Tyle lat minęło a pamiętam jak by to było wczoraj... Najlepsze czasy!
@zbigniewkarwacki9566
Mam to samo. Pozdrawiam. A ten czas, ah, gdybyśmy go mogli zatrzymać albo wrócić choć na parę chwil tam i wtedy...
@andreasstockert1180
ich will die bum bum Zeiten(90 er) zurück