Fade Away
Oasis and Friends inc Johnny Depp 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 lyrics to Oasis and Friends inc Johnny Depp's song "Fade Away" depict the harsh reality of growing up and losing the dreams we had as children. The song starts with the artist reminiscing about his younger years when he believed he had the key to his future and knew exactly what he wanted to be. However, as he grew up, he realized that all the doors to his dreams had been boarded up, leaving him with nothing but a bubble of fantasy to live in. The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia for the simplicity and wonder of childhood.
The chorus repeats the theme of dreams fading away, while the artist warns the listener to dream while they still can because someday they may understand. The mention of painting a picture symbolizes the artist's desire to describe the vivid images of his childhood dreams, which he believes have now become distant memories. The repetition of the line "We only get what we will settle for" underscores the idea that as we grow up, we lose sight of our true desires and settle for what life has to offer.
In conclusion, the lyrics to "Fade Away" address the bittersweet nature of growing up and losing touch with childhood dreams. Despite the melancholic tone of the song, there is a sense of hope and a reminder to keep dreaming.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was young
During my youth
I thought I had my own key
I believed that I had the power to control my own destiny
I knew exactly what I wanted to be
I had clear aspirations and goals
Now I'm sure you've boarded up every door
I believe that opportunities are no longer available, and that any potential paths to success have been closed off
Lived in a bubble
Existed inside a protective barrier, ignorant of the outside world
Days were never ending
Time seemed to stretch on endlessly, with no sense of urgency or purpose
Was not concerned about what life was sending
Didn't worry about the challenges and unpredictability that life can bring
Fantasy was real
Had a strong imagination, and allowed myself to believe in things that might not be real
Now I know much about the way I feel
I have a deeper understanding of my emotions and how they affect me
I'll paint you the picture
I'll explain my perspective in detail
'Cause I don't think you live round here no more
Because I don't believe that you can understand my experiences and how they've changed me
I've never even seen the key to the door
I don't know what opportunities or potential paths to success might still exist
We only get what we will settle for
We only receive what we've allowed ourselves to accept, and if we don't push for better outcomes, we will never achieve them
While we're living the dreams we have as children fade away
As we age, it becomes harder to pursue the same dreams and goals we had when we were young
They fade away away away
Those dreams become more distant and unattainable as time goes on
Now my life has turned another corner
My circumstances have changed again, and I'm facing a new set of challenges and opportunities
I think it's only best that I should warn you
I feel that it's important to give you some insight and advice based on my experiences
Dream it while you can
If you have aspirations and goals, pursue them while you still have the time and energy
Maybe someday I'll make you understand
Perhaps someday I'll be able to help you understand the significance of these experiences
They fade away away away
Those dreams become more distant and unattainable as time goes on
They fade away away away
Those dreams become more distant and unattainable as time goes on
Fade away away away
Those dreams become more distant and unattainable as time goes on
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noel Gallagher
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Jinsalanghae
The fact that Johnny was one of the very few celebrities who could take Rickys jokes at the Golden Globes and he came on here and did this show in good spirits says a lot about his character. He doesn't take himself too seriously. Sad to see what's happened.
Peter Hunt
@antwango what?? That wax Will Smith
Ella Vader
It had a happy ending. He won. His abuser, AH, remains one of the most hated people on the planet. As a survivor of DV, it was so very obvious to me that she was the abusive one.
Šárka Beranová
@antwango I was Will Smith :D :D Not JD :D
HARSH REALITY
Did Tim Burton direct this ?
No wait, he couldn’t have a HBC weren’t in it 😂
WalrusKing1976
will smith was great on pirates though
Aethion R
'No one makes fun of Tim Allen on my watch and gets away with it' is probably one of the funniest lines ever written.
normalguycap
Honestly, I feel Johnny has a few twitches when he says that that makes me think he's about to crack up at the line too.
Geoff Pulham
Thumbs-upping having just heard it and still laughing.
Mr. T
@Crowbar buzz lightyear, original not the new one