New Dawn Fades
Moby Lyrics

A change of scenes, a change of style.
The singer is suggesting that he is experiencing a transformation in his life, moving from one place to another, and with a different style.

A change of hopes, with no regrets,
He is having different aspirations in life, with no feelings of remorse for choosing a different path.

A chance to watch, admire the distance,
The singer is standing afar, looking at what's happening from a distance and taking it all in, thinking and admiring.

Still occupied, though you forget.
He might be physically present but ignored by the rest, giving a different sense of occupying a space and being unnoticed.

Different colors, different shades,
Everything is different and unique, the diversity makes it special, just like each mistake he made had their distinct marks on it.

Over each mistakes were made.
Here, he is taking accountability for the errors he has made.

I took the blame.
He is owning up to his mistakes.

Directionless so plain to see,
The artist is lost and uncertain about his path in life, and it is clear to see.

A loaded gun won't set you free.
The idea that violence would bring freedom or justice is an incorrect notion and an unwise pursuit, and even dangerous.

So you say
The statement leads to a discussion or a debate.

We'll share a drink and step outside,
He wants to connect with them and go out for a drink with them, looking at the situation from the outside perspective instead of directly.

An angry voice and one who cried,
The artist is surrounded by people with varying emotions, some being angry while others are sad.

I gave you everything and more,
The singer has done everything in his power to give them what they wanted and more.

The strain's too much, can't take much more
The problems that are held off are beginning to become unbearable and are slowly collapsing under the strain.

I've walked on water, run through fire,
The singer has overcome several obstacles and hardships in his life, emphasizing their strength.

Can't seem to feel it anymore.
Nothing seems to have the same impact, and the artist is feeling numb to everything.

Because we're, yay
Prepares the listener for a positive statement/mood coming forward.

Hoping for something more,
We are all wishing for something greater than what we have right now, more exceptional things.

Hoping for something else
He wants to experience something out of the ordinary and something entirely different from everything else.

We're, yay
Reiterating that things are looking up and boost in positivity.

You seeing me this way,
He's wishing that people could see him how he sees himself, the way he wants to be seen.

You're hoping for something more
The artist believes that people are hoping for something more from them, that they can deliver something more significant.

When our love goes wrong
When relationships go wrong, it can ruin everything, including love.