Not Fade Away
Mike Batt & The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra feat. Status Quo Lyrics

In "Not Fade Away," Mike Batt & The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra feat. Status Quo presents a unique take on the classic love song structure. The song is dominated by guitar riffs and a dominant, driving rhythm that reflects the confident, persistent nature of the lyrics. The straightforward disposition of the lyrics also implies that the singer is a determined lover who wants their beloved to reciprocate their feelings. The opening line presupposes that the singer knows how the relationship will turn out: the beloved will succumb to the singer's love. This shows the level of confidence the singer has and the heights he is willing to go to get the lover's attention.

The line "My love's bigger than a Cadillac / I try to show it but you drive me back" shows the singer's unrelenting pursuit of his lover, which he compares to an unstoppable car, while the lover appears somewhat indifferent to his advances. There's a contrast between the force of the love that the singer is professing and the love he believes his lover is reciprocating, which he accuses of being tentative. The use of "not fade away" is repetitive but more importantly, it lends repetition to the idea of pursuing a love that won't fade with time. The song’s catchy lyrics and upbeat guitar riff combine to create a distinctive, memorable love song.