FADE AWAY
Oppera Lyrics


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You're in my way
You have to pay
No more to say
Better to burn out than fade away
You're in my way
You have to pay
No more to say
Better to burn out than fade away

The mission
Ambition
Control the populace
Don't answer
The cancer
Have someone clean this mess
Weed out the
Unlikely
Dissension in the ranks
A simple
Decision
No need to give us thanks

You're in my way
You have to pay
No more to say
Better to burn out than fade away
You're in my way
You have to pay
No more to say
Better to burn out than fade away

It's written
To fit in
Tatoo this on your neck
The scanning
The planning
The monkey on your back
Reflection
Complexion
A simple change of light
Refraction
Distraction
Now everything is right
I don't think you understand

You're in my way
You have to pay
No more to say
Better to burn out than fade away
You're in my way
You have to pay
No more to say
Better to burn out than fade away

Don't want to fix you
Give you A bandaid send you on your way
No one has an answer
Confuse you another day

You're in my way
You have to pay
No more to say
Better to burn out than fade away
You're in my way
You have to pay
No more to say
Better to burn out than fade away

You're in my way
You have to pay
No more to say
Better to burn out than fade away
You're in my way
You have to pay




No more to say
Better to burn out than fade away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Oppera's song Fade Away emanate a feeling of rebellion against control and conformity to norms. The first verse highlights the idea of someone/something blocking their path and therefore has to pay for it by either moving or being destroyed. The second verse delves into the idea of controlling the masses by spreading a particular ideology and ignoring dissent, rendering those who oppose as unlikely. The third verse refers to the idea of conformity by following certain rules, like a tattoo, a monkey on one's back, and getting distracted by reflections and refractions, without trying to understand the truth.


The chorus, "You're in my way. You have to pay. No more to say. Better to burn out than fade away", is a powerful statement that can be interpreted in various ways. It could mean that the person in the way has the option of moving, which is a win-win situation for both, or the person being blocked is ready to self-destruct to make themselves heard. In either case, it highlights the need for change and the rejection of conformity.


Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a society that is controlled by a select few, and those who oppose or question them are considered outliers. The message is clear – rebellion against control is the only way to break free from oppressive conformity and to lead a fulfilling life.


Line by Line Meaning

You're in my way
I see you as an obstacle to my goals


You have to pay
I will make you suffer for obstructing me


No more to say
I don't want to communicate with you anymore


Better to burn out than fade away
It's better to go out in a blaze of glory than fade into obscurity


The mission
I have a purpose or goal to achieve


Ambition
I am striving towards something great


Control the populace
I want to have power and authority over people


Don't answer
I don't want anyone to question my authority


The cancer
There is a problem that needs to be dealt with


Have someone clean this mess
Delegate the task of fixing the problem to someone else


Weed out the unlikely
Get rid of people who are not useful to me


Dissension in the ranks
I don't want people under me to disagree or rebel


A simple decision
I can quickly decide on a course of action


No need to give us thanks
I don't care about recognition or gratitude


It's written
The rules or plan is established


To fit in
People must conform to the established plan


Tatoo this on your neck
I want people to be reminded at all times of the established plan


The scanning
I am observing and monitoring people's behavior


The planning
I am constantly thinking about how to achieve the established plan


The monkey on your back
Your problems are now my problems


Reflection
Taking a closer look at one's self


Complexion
The outward appearance


A simple change of light
Small tweaks can make a big difference


Refraction
Bending or altering the path of something


Distraction
Taking someone's focus away from something else


Now everything is right
I have accomplished my goal and everything is as it should be


I don't think you understand
You are not comprehending the gravity of the situation


Don't want to fix you
I see nothing wrong with you


Give you A bandaid send you on your way
Provide a temporary solution and move on


No one has an answer
There is no one else who can solve the problem


Confuse you another day
I will continue to keep you in the dark and manipulate you




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