Not Fade Away
Mick Fleetwood Lyrics

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I'm gonna tell you how it's gonna be
Come home and bring your love to me
My love for you has got to be real
All of these years and how I feel
I've been lovin' you night and day
My love is real not fade away

Can't you see that there's a good reason

For bein' together just to be pleasin'
Stompin', shoutin' and carryin' on
Just you and me baby
We could have more fun

All we need is a sunny day
Love a love not fade away
Love a love not fade away
My love is real not fade away
Love a love not fade away
My love is real not fade away

Nobody else could be your man
I'm still walkin so I know I can
My love is bigger than a cadillac
Tried to chauffeur but you drove me back
Got to be with you when night turns to day
My love is real not fade away
My love is real not fade away
My love is real not fade away

My love is real not fade away
(Love a love not fade away)

Overall Meaning

In Mick Fleetwood's song "Not Fade Away," the singer expresses his love and devotion to his partner. He implores them to come home and bring their love to him, emphasizing how his feelings for them are real and have persisted over the years. The singer acknowledges that there is a good reason for them to be together, simply to bring each other pleasure and enjoy each other's company. He suggests that they ditch everything else and simply revel in each other's company, shouting and stomping around. The singer's love for his partner is unshakeable, and he compares it to the size of a Cadillac.

Overall, "Not Fade Away" is a love song that emphasizes the singer's steadfast commitment to his partner. His love is unrelenting and constant, remaining strong over the course of many years. The song also suggests a kind of carefree abandon, where the two lovers can let loose and have fun together, without any pressure or expectations.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna tell you how it's gonna be
I am going to explain to you how our relationship is going to work

Come home and bring your love to me
When you come home, please bring your love with you

My love for you has got to be real
The love I have for you must be genuine

All of these years and how I feel
After all this time, my feelings have not changed

I've been lovin' you night and day
I have been loving you constantly, day and night

My love is real not fade away
The love I have for you will not disappear or fade away

Can't you see that there's a good reason
Do you not recognize that there is a legitimate reason for us to be together?

For bein' together just to be pleasin'
We are not together solely for each other's pleasure

Stompin', shoutin' and carryin' on
We can play and have fun together by dancing and being lively

Just you and me baby
Only you and I need to be together to have a good time

We could have more fun
We can have an even better time with each other

All we need is a sunny day
The only thing we need to enjoy each other is a happy and pleasant atmosphere

Love a love not fade away
Our love will continue to flourish and not diminish

Nobody else could be your man
No one else can take my place as your lover

I'm still walkin so I know I can
I am still standing and persevering, which proves that I can continue to love you

My love is bigger than a cadillac
The depth and magnitude of my love surpasses that of a luxurious car

Tried to chauffeur but you drove me back
I attempted to impress you and win you over with material possessions, but you reminded me that true love cannot be bought

Got to be with you when night turns to day
I need to be with you at all times, through good and bad times

My love is real not fade away
My love will remain constant and unwavering throughout our time together

(Love a love not fade away)
(Our love will not diminish)

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