Fade
Prom Kings (The) Lyrics
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away why did you turn and fade so you tell me that you love me so you tellin me that you'll throw it all away i just can't turn and fade away
and watch me turn a page on the past that i cannot escape and watch me find a way to never have to hurt again it's gonna change i'll make a place it's over now so hear me say watch me run away
chorus
as i pray for you to fade, i'll be free from all your chains.. You tell me that you love me, you tell me that you need me, you tell me you tell me that you want me, you tell me that you care. Do you want me, tell me do you need me , baby do you love me... You dont care i don't care
The song "Fade" by Prom Kings speaks about walking away from the pain, loneliness, and tears of a failed relationship. The lyrics express a sense of frustration and weariness with the situation, as the singer declares that they can no longer take the pain that they feel from the relationship. The chorus adds another layer to the story, as it seems to suggest that the singer is praying for the other person to fade away so that they can finally be free from the chains of the relationship.
The opening lines of the song declare that the singer is turning away from the lies that they will never accept, suggesting that the relationship has been built on deceit and dishonesty. This is followed by a declaration that they will fade away, indicating that they are actively choosing to leave the relationship behind and move on. The second verse takes this further, as the singer speaks directly to their partner and declares that they will turn a page on the past and find a way to never have to hurt again.
The chorus underlines the sense of frustration and desperation that permeates the song, as the singer prays for the other person to fade away so that they can finally be free. The repetition of the phrase "you tell me" in the bridge section suggests a sense of disbelief and uncertainty about the other person's true feelings, adding to the tense and uncertain mood of the song.
Overall, "Fade" is a powerful and emotionally charged song about the pain of failed relationships, and the difficult process of moving on and finding closure.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch me turn away from the lies that i will never take
I am choosing to turn away from false promises and deceitful talk that I know will not benefit me
and watch me walk away from the loneliness i feel today
I am acknowledging my feelings of isolation and am taking the necessary steps to distance myself from that feeling
i'll turn and fade i'll fade away i can't take the pain of where we laid
I will slowly disappear and remove myself from the hurtful situation that I was once a part of
watch me run away from the tears that drown out my faith
I am running away from emotions that are clouding my judgement and preventing me from seeing clearly
and watch me walk away from the face that always has to say i'm gonna change its all ok just one more take don't run away
I am choosing to leave behind someone who always promises change but never truly follows through, and pleading with them not to chase after me
why did you turn and fade so you tell me that you love me
I am questioning why the person who claims to love me has disappeared and moved on without any explanation
so you tellin me that you'll throw it all away i just can't turn and fade away
Even if you are willing to throw away everything for me, I cannot bring myself to disappear like you did
and watch me turn a page on the past that i cannot escape
I am acknowledging my inability to change the past but am determined to move forward and leave it behind
and watch me find a way to never have to hurt again it's gonna change i'll make a place it's over now so hear me say watch me run away
I am determined to find a way to avoid future pain, create a better life for myself, and move on from this chapter of my life, once and for all
as i pray for you to fade, i'll be free from all your chains
I am hoping for the person who hurt me to fade into the background so that I can finally be free from the burden they placed on me
You tell me that you love me, you tell me that you need me, you tell me you tell me that you want me, you tell me that you care.
The person who hurt me keeps telling me that they love me, need me, want me, and care for me, but their actions say otherwise
Do you want me, tell me do you need me , baby do you love me... You dont care i don't care
Even if the person truly wants me, needs me, or loves me, their lack of action shows that they do not truly care. At this point, I am indifferent to their feelings.
Lyrics © SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: DONTE EUGENE BLACKSHER, DWAYNE CARTER, MICHAEL STEVENSON
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Rick C189
A tragic end to thr life of such a great artist. And fellow Arkansan 💪