Fade Away
Oasis and Friends Inc. Lyrics
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I thought I had my own key
I knew exactly
What I wanted to be
Now I'm sure
You've boarded up every door
Lived in a bubble
Was not concerned
About what life was sending
Fantasy was real
Now I know much about the way I feel
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
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 fade away away away
Fade away away away
The song 'Fade Away' by Oasis and Friends Including Johnny Depp is a poignant reflection on the fleeting nature of dreams and the compromises we make in life. The first verse talks about the confidence that we have when we're young, where we believe that we know exactly what we want to be and have the keys to unlock our futures. However, as we grow older, we realize that life doesn't always turn out the way we expect it to, and the doors that were once open to us are now boarded up. The second verse talks about the naivety of childhood, where we can afford to live in a bubble and not worry about the uncertainties of the future. But as we get older, we become more aware of the reality of life and the way we feel about it.
The chorus is a repeated statement of the theme of the song - the dreams we had as children fade away as we grow up and face the challenges of life. The line "We only get what we will settle for" is a recognition of the compromises that we make as we strive to achieve our goals in life. The final verse warns us not to take our dreams for granted, and to try and hold onto them for as long as we can, even if they seem impossible. The closing lines "They fade away away away" serve as a reminder of the transience of life and the need to live each day to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was young
In my youth
I thought I had my own key
Believed I had control over my future
I knew exactly What I wanted to be
I had clear aspirations
Now I'm sure You've boarded up every door
Now it seems all opportunities are closed off
Lived in a bubble
Led a sheltered existence
Days were never ending
Life seemed limitless
Was not concerned About what life was sending
Had no worries about the future
Fantasy was real
Daydreams were vivid
Now I know much about the way I feel
Have gained wisdom from experience
I'll paint you the picture
I'll give you a clear idea
'Cause I don't think You live round here no more
Because I think you have moved on
I've never even seen The key to the door
I have not found the key to success
We only get what we will settle for
We achieve only what we believe we can
While we're living The dreams we have as children fade away
Our childhood aspirations become less important as we grow older
They fade away away away
They disappear completely
Now my life has turned Another corner
My life has taken a new direction
I think it's only best That I should warn you
I want to give advice
Dream it while you can Maybe someday I'll make you understand
Have aspirations while you can, and someday you will understand why it was important.
They fade away away away
Our childhood dreams disappear completely
Fade away away away
Vanish with time
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FREDERICK TAYLOR, MELINDA BUSSE, NATHAN V. WALTON, SYLEENA N. THOMPSON
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@mohdredzuan9
Made a meal and threw it up on Sunday
I've gotta lot of things to learn
Said I would and I'll be leaving one day
Before my heart starts to burn
So what's the matter with you?
Sing me something new...
Don't you know?
The cold and wind and rain don't know
They only seem to come and go away
Times are hard
When things have got no meaning
I've found a key upon the floor
Maybe you and I will not believe in
The things we find behind the door
So what's the matter with you?
Sing me something new...
Don't you know?
The cold and wind and rain don't know
They only seem to come and go away
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows
Yeah, nobody knows, the way it's gonna be
If you're leavin', will you take me with you?
I'm tired of talkin' on my phone
There is one thing I could never give you
My heart will never be your home
So what's the matter with you?
Sing me something new...
Don't you know?
The cold and wind and rain don't know
They only seem to come and go away
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows
Yeah, nobody knows, the way it's gonna be
The way it's gonna be, maybe I can see, yeah
Don't you know?
The cold and wind and rain don't know
They only seem to come and go away
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows
Yeah, God only knows the way it's gonna be
@PeterZeeke
I dont know why but this may be objectively the best oasis song... There are of other good songs, but this one is has what all those other songs have and its massively popular.
Liam and noel singing together - check
brass - check
strings -check
pretty much original line up - check
good lyrics - check
sounds good acoustic - check
dunno just putting out there
@ThisFeatureisPointlessLmao
0:31 [Verse 1]
Made a meal and threw it up on Sunday
I've got a lot of things to learn
Said I would and I'll be leaving one day
Before my heart starts to burn
0:53 [Bridge]
So what's the matter with you?
Sing me something new
Don't you know the cold and wind and rain don't know
They only seem to come and go away
1:16 [Verse 2]
Times are hard when things have got no meaning
I've found a key upon the floor
Maybe you and I will not believe in
The things we find behind the door
1:38 [Bridge]
So what's the matter with you?
Sing me something new
Don't you know the cold and wind and rain don't know
They only seem to come and go away
2:02 [Chorus]
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows
Yeah, nobody knows, the way it's gonna be
2:56 [Verse 3]
If you're leaving will you take me with you?
I'm tired of talking on my phone
There is one thing I can never give you
My heart will never be your home
3:18 [Bridge]
So what's the matter with you?
Sing me something new
Don't you know the cold and wind and rain don't know
They only seem to come and go away
3:41 [Chorus 1]
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows
Yeah, nobody knows, the way it's gonna be
4:33 [Bridge 2]
The way it's gonna be, yeah
Maybe I can see, yeah
Don't you know the cold and wind and rain don't know
They only seem to come and go away (hey, hey)
4:58 [Chorus 2]
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows
Yeah, God only knows, the way it's gonna be
@shashsrivas
You can't have a favourite oasis song, they keep changing all the time
@maplestorms6224
That is the most true statement I've ever heard.
@user-yq3gx9rr6h
it's true. everyday changing
@shashsrivas
Oasis are one of those bands that can lift your mood the second you start hearing one of their songs.
@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335
@MrGoodkat what about coldplay or radiohead
@vintagexela
depends what's currently happening in your life
@Mrsteisag2
"Times are hard when things have got no meaning"
One of Noel's best lyrics in my opinion.
@Mrsteisag2
David Young what's up?
@FM-to3gy
wow ! that's what I love most too !
@peterdunne2756
You Told Me That uhff