Fade
Mercy Fall Lyrics
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He knows there's something wrong
He turns the radio on
He needs an answer
To calm him down
Inside he knows the truth
But he'd rather look confused
He can't submit
There must be something he can do
Could it be that I miss you?
Drop your hands, let it come
Leave the ocean, it will stay
Break the silence with a gun
Watch your gray skies fade away
Panic rising
Something must be done
He wanders the room
Despising the truth
Trying to take it on
Could it be that I miss you?
Could it be that you're gone?
Drop your hands, let it come
Leave the ocean, it will stay
Break the silence with a gun
Watch your gray skies fade away
Drop your hands, let it come
Leave the ocean, it will stay
Break the silence with a gun
Watch your gray skies fade away
Could it be that I miss you?
Could it be that you're gone?
Could it be that I need you?
I can't wait that long!
Drop your hands, let it come
Leave the ocean, it will stay
Break the silence with a gun
Watch your gray skies fade away
Drop your hands, let it come
Leave the ocean, it will stay
Break the silence with a gun
Watch your gray skies fade away
I can't wait!
I can't wait!
I can't wait!
I can't wait!
I can't wait that long!
The song "Fade" by Mercy Fall is a heavy rock ballad that follows the journey of a man who knows there's something wrong but can't accept the truth. He turns on the radio hoping for answers that will calm him down, but instead his anxiety grows and panic sets in. He begins to wander around the room, despising the truth and trying to take it on. The chorus "Could it be that I miss you?" suggests that this man might be grappling with a deep sense of loss and longing for something that is no longer there. The lyrics seem to be an exploration of grief, and the pain of not being able to reconcile oneself to loss.
The repetition of the line "Drop your hands, let it come" suggests an invitation to let go of the struggle and just allow the emotions to flow. The line "Break the silence with a gun" can be interpreted in a variety of ways, but one possible meaning is that the man is looking for a way to release his pent-up emotions and thoughts, and the only way he knows how to do this is through violence. The final lines "I can't wait that long" suggest that this man is in a state of emotional urgency and needs to find a way to deal with his pain and confusion as soon as possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Thick air, silence
The atmosphere is heavy and quiet, suggesting that something is amiss.
He knows there's something wrong
The singer understands that something is off.
He turns the radio on
He searches for a solution or distraction by putting on music.
He needs an answer
The artist seeks clarity or resolution to alleviate his anxiety.
To calm him down
He hopes this answer will deliver him from his agitation.
Inside he knows the truth
He recognizes deep down what the answer is, but is reluctant to address it.
But he'd rather look confused
He chooses to feign ignorance to avoid confronting the difficult truth.
He can't submit
He refuses to succumb to his fear or vulnerability.
He's stronger than this
He believes he is capable of overcoming his own internal conflicts.
There must be something he can do
He believes that he can take action to fix the situation.
Could it be that I miss you?
The singer questions whether his unease is tied to his longing for someone no longer present.
Drop your hands, let it come
He should release his grip, let go of control and allow life to happen.
Leave the ocean, it will stay
The ocean is consistent and enduring, and so should he be when facing life's uncertainties.
Break the silence with a gun
He may need to take drastic measures to disrupt his negative thought processes.
Watch your gray skies fade away
With effort and patience, he can lift his despair and look forward to better times.
Panic rising
The artist's fear or distress is intensifying.
Something must be done
The artist realizes that he can no longer avoid addressing the issue at hand.
He wanders the room
He is restless and aimless.
Despising the truth
He resents what he has to acknowledge.
Trying to take it on
He attempts to grapple with his problems head-on.
Could it be that you're gone?
He questions whether his unease is caused by the absence of someone significant.
Could it be that I need you?
He considers whether his agitation is rooted in his requirement for someone's companionship or assistance.
I can't wait that long!
The singer is impatient and unwilling to endure his distress for much longer.
I can't wait!
The artist is exasperated and restless.
Contributed by Kaelyn K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chris Johnson
I remember hearing this for the first time 6 years back... I keep coming back and I'm never disappointed in the slightest.
G . J
How haven't more people seen this song?
Sara
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