Fade Away
Matthias Lyrics

Reality is something
The truth is often hard to confront and acknowledge, but it's a necessary step towards living a fulfilling life.

That you and me had only dreamed
Sometimes our dreams are the only place where we can escape the reality we don't like, but it's not a place where we can stay forever.

With open eyes and open hearts
To truly live, we need to be willing to experience everything with an open mind and an open heart.

And open minds from the start
We are all born with a curious mind that can either remain open to new ideas or close itself off to them.

I listen close to beat
To fully understand the world around us, we need to pay attention to the rhythms and patterns of the things happening around us.

Of everything around me
A genuine connection to the world comes from paying attention to the details and subtleties of everything happening around us.

And people talk and what they say
The opinions and thoughts of others can help us grow and change, but they can also be hurtful and damaging.

Cuts to the core of my worst fear
Some things people say or think can trigger our worst fears or insecurities.

They say, they say
People's words can hold immense power over us.

Where is your head, where is your head
Sometimes, we can get so stuck in our own thoughts and dreams that we lose sight of the reality around us.

It's stuck in some dream where no one is listening
Our dreams can be isolating places where we feel unheard or misunderstood.

Should I drive away
When we're feeling overwhelmed or stuck, sometimes making a change or leaving a situation is necessary.

Maybe, maybe
Making changes is scary, but sometimes it's the best thing we can do for ourselves.

Can I make a change
Having agency and control over our own lives is one of the most important things we can strive for.

When my feet hit the ground
Real change takes action and effort, and it can be a difficult journey.

You would have no one to turn to
Sometimes, when we make big changes, we have to leave people behind who aren't willing to grow with us.

I'm not going to fade away with you
We can't sacrifice our own growth and well-being for people who aren't willing to put in the same effort.

Am I out of my mind
Doubting our own sanity is something we all experience at some point when dealing with difficult situations or emotions.

Or am I stuck inside my head
Overthinking and obsessing is a common defense mechanism when we're feeling overwhelmed or uncertain.

Is it true, that I can see
Our perspectives can be biased, and we may only see what we want to believe.

Only what I want to believe
Confirmation bias is a common human tendency that can lead us to cling to our beliefs despite contradictory evidence.

But if it were, would I choose
Even if we could choose to see only the things we want to believe, is that really what we want or need?

What I see, in front of me
Sometimes, we need to confront the things we don't want to see in order to grow and change.

What made you think
Other people's perceptions and assumptions about us can be wrong or misguided.

I was crazy
Labeling someone as 'crazy' is unhelpful and dismissive of real mental health struggles.

That I need saving
Assuming that someone needs saving can be a form of control or manipulation.

I don't need your saving
Ultimately, we must be responsible for our own lives and make our own choices.