Fade Away
Oasis Friends & Johnny Depp Lyrics
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I knew exactly what I wanted to be
Now I′m sure you've boarded up every door
Lived in a bubble days were never all ending
Was not concerned about what life was sending
Fantasy was real, now I know much about the way I feel
'Cause I don't think you live round here no more
I′ve never even seen the key to the door
We only get what we will settle for
While we′re living, the dreams we have as children fade away
While we're living, the dreams we have as children fade away
While we′re living, the dreams we have as children fade away
While we're living, the dreams we have as children fade away
Away, away, they gonna fade away, away, away
Fade away
Now my life has turned another corner
I think it′s only best that I should warn you
Dream it while you can, maybe someday I'll make you understand
I′ll paint you the picture
'Cause I don't think you live ′round here no more
I′ve never even seen the key to the door
We only get what we will settle for
While we're living, the dreams we have as children fade away
While we′re living, the dreams we have as children fade away
While we're living, the dreams we have as children fade away
While we′re living, the dreams we have as children fade away
Away, away, they fade away, away, away
They gonna fade away, away, away
Fade away, away, away
Fade away, fade away
Fade away, fade away
Fade away, fade away
They gonna fade away, fade away
Fade away, fade away
Fade away, fade away
Away, away, away, away
They gonna fade away, fade away
The lyrics of "Fade Away" by Oasis Friends and Johnny Depp speak to the fading of childhood dreams and the realization that the world is not always as we expect it to be. The first verse paints a picture of youthful confidence and optimism, with the singer feeling secure in their own sense of self, but then follows with the bleak declaration that every door has been boarded up. This speaks to a loss of agency and control, and the feeling that the world - or perhaps more specifically, other people - have closed off paths that once seemed a given.
The second verse continues along these lines, with the singer reflecting on how their vision of the world once revolved around a bubble where nothing seemed impossible. However, now they have gained experience and knowledge, and as such they have come to understand how these fantasies and dreams can end up feeling more distant and out of reach. The chorus is a repetition of the song's central message, stating that as we live our lives, our hopes and dreams from childhood inevitably fade away. Ultimately, the song serves as a statement on the difficulties of growing up and the struggle to hold onto our sense of self and purpose in a world that can be harsh and unforgiving.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was young, I thought I had my own key
As a child, I believed I had everything figured out
I knew exactly what I wanted to be
I had a definite goal in my mind
Now I'm sure you've boarded up every door
But now it seems like all doors to success are shut
Lived in a bubble days were never all ending
Living in a protected environment where everything seemed perfect
Was not concerned about what life was sending
Not worried about the challenges life throws our way
Fantasy was real, now I know much about the way I feel
What used to seem like a perfect dream now feels distant and unattainable
I'll paint you the picture
Let me try to explain it to you
'Cause I don't think you live round here no more
Because I don't think you understand the struggles I'm going through
I've never even seen the key to the door
I feel like I'm missing the key to success
We only get what we will settle for
We only achieve what we believe is possible
While we're living, the dreams we have as children fade away
As we grow older, our childhood dreams seem less and less likely to come true
Away, away, they gonna fade away, away, away
Our childhood dreams will gradually disappear
Now my life has turned another corner
But I'm still optimistic about the future
I think it's only best that I should warn you
I feel like I have a duty to let others know about the challenges ahead
Dream it while you can, maybe someday I'll make you understand
Make the most of your dreams while they are still alive, I'll help you see the truth soon enough
Away, away, they fade away, away, away
Our childhood dreams will continue to disappear
They gonna fade away, away, away
Our childhood dreams will keep fading away
Fade away, away, away
Gradually disappearing
They gonna fade away, fade away
Our dreams will slowly go away
Fade away, away, away
Gradually disappearing
Fade away, fade away
Slowly disappearing
Fade away, fade away
Gradually disappearing
Fade away, fade away, away, away
Slowly disappearing
They gonna fade away, fade away
Our dreams will slowly go away
Writer(s): Gallagher Noel Thomas
Contributed by Joseph N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jmtproductions3650
Liam's backing vocals are beautiful.
@auggiebendoggy
Thinking the same thing. When L and N sing together it's always pure magic. Legends those brothers.
@DayDay1991
Agreed 👏👏
@rezzethrasta7824
Mi actor favorito y mi banda favorita, perfección total.
@zakur0hako
imagine partying with 1996 Oasis and Johnny Depp together
@primate4
That would be so cool!
@bigrig4385
So much cocaine you could numb a full-grown bull elephant.
@filipesiegrist
I would get a cocaine overdose
@Francklyynnnn
So. Much. Coke.
@TruthSeeker-rn1tm
Oh heck yeah!