After The Glitter Fades
Nicks Stevie Lyrics
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Here in Hollywood
I never thought I'd ever
Want to stay
What I seem to touch these days
Has turned to gold
What I seem to want
Well you know I'll find a way
For me it's the only life
That I've ever known
And love is only one
Fine star away
Even though the living
Is sometimes laced with lies
It's alright
The feeling remains
Even after the glitter fades
The loneliness of a one night stand
Is hard to take
We all chase something
And maybe this is a dream
The timeless face of a rock and roll
Woman while her heart breaks
Oh you know the dream keeps coming
Even when you forget to feel
For me it's the only life
That I've ever known
And love is only one fine star away
Even though the living
Is sometimes laced with lies
It's alright
The feeling remains
Even after the glitter fades
For me it's the only life
That I've ever known
And love is only one fine star away
Even though the living
Is sometimes laced with lies
It's alright
The feeling remains
Even after the glitter fades
Oh you know the feeling remains
Even after the glitter fades
Oh the feeling remains
Even after the glitter
The lyrics to "After The Glitter Fades" by Stevie Nicks describe the glamor and loneliness of life in Hollywood. The song portrays Stevie's disbelief that she has made it in Hollywood and that she wants to stay, despite the fact that she never thought she would. She realizes that her success has brought her wealth and fame, but it has also brought her a sense of isolation and a feeling of being disconnected from reality. The lyrics suggest that Stevie believes that, even though her life is sometimes filled with lies, it is worth it for the feeling that remains after the glitter fades.
The song also depicts the universal pursuit of happiness and the struggles that come along with it. The loneliness of a one night stand and the pain that comes along with heartbreak are all portrayed in the lyrics. Stevie recognizes that we are all chasing something, but sometimes it feels like it is just a dream, and that the pursuit never ends. Nevertheless, the feeling remains after the glitter fades.
Overall, the song is a bittersweet reflection on the cost of fame and the price that is paid for success. Stevie Nicks sings with conviction about the ups and downs of her Hollywood life, while conveying a sense of longing for something more.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I never thought I'd make it
Here in Hollywood
I never thought I'd ever
Want to stay
I never expected to achieve success in Hollywood, let alone desire to remain here.
What I seem to touch these days
Has turned to gold
What I seem to want
Well you know I'll find a way
Everything I desire recently has come to fruition, and I will stop at nothing to achieve anything else I desire.
For me it's the only life
That I've ever known
And love is only one
Fine star away
Even though the living
Is sometimes laced with lies
It's alright
The feeling remains
Even after the glitter fades
This lifestyle is what I have always known, and love is always within reach. Even though there may be deceit and falsehoods, the positive emotions remain even after the excitement and glamor fades away.
The loneliness of a one night stand
Is hard to take
We all chase something
And maybe this is a dream
The isolation that accompanies one-time romantic encounters is difficult to endure. We all strive for something in life, and perhaps this current situation is nothing but a fleeting dream.
The timeless face of a rock and roll
Woman while her heart breaks
Oh you know the dream keeps coming
Even when you forget to feel
Despite the heartbreak and emotional turmoil that often accompanies the rock and roll lifestyle, the dream of success and fame remains constant, even when one may be numb to their own emotions.
Oh you know the feeling remains
Even after the glitter fades
Oh the feeling remains
Even after the glitter
The positive emotions and experiences that come with success and fame will stay with one, even when the allure and excitement of the lifestyle is gone.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: STEVIE NICKS
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