Rarity are a pop punk band from Hamilton, Ontario. Forming as Face Value, t… Read Full Bio ↴Rarity are a pop punk band from Hamilton, Ontario. Forming as Face Value, they put out the music video for "Anne Hathaway" in early 2015, and three days later were swooped up by Rise Records. After changing the band to "Rarity" the band had two releases, before being dropped and releasing their latest offering "The Longest Lonesome" in 2019 with Canadian label New Damage Records.

Faded
Rarity Lyrics

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You're all the same
You're all the same

And I'm sick of all these
Faded faces every single day

Even I'm the same
But I'll change

It's not my insanity
Or the rays of the sun
Because when I look around
I see millions of people destroying for love
(You're all the same)
Don't you dare fucking judge me
My life's not done
My name is not yet tarnished
You tore me down, but I will build back up
(You're all the same)

When will you see that
You're just anther faded shade of grey

You're all the same
You're all the same

And I'm sick of all these
Faded faces every single day

Even I'm the same
But I'll change

Overall Meaning

In Rarity's song "Faded," the artist expresses her frustration and dissatisfaction with the monotony of life. She begins the song by stating that everyone around her is the same, with "faded faces" that she sees every single day. This includes herself, but Rarity desires change and growth, acknowledging that she needs to change as well. She emphasizes her individuality and refuses to let others judge her, stating that her name is not yet tarnished.

As the song progresses, she questions why so many people are willing to destroy themselves for love, implying that societal norms and expectations may be the culprit. The recurring line "You're all the same" emphasizes the feeling of being stuck in a cycle of conformity and sameness. However, Rarity does not criticize anyone directly and instead focuses on her own perspective and hope for growth.

The final verse has Rarity creating a distinction between herself and those around her, emphasizing that she will not remain the same "faded shade of grey" that she sees in others. The song ends on this hopeful note, with Rarity expressing her determination to change and grow.

Line by Line Meaning

You're all the same
I see the same patterns in your behavior and it's frustrating.

And I'm sick of all these Faded faces every single day
I'm tired of seeing people who lack passion and depth.

Even I'm the same But I'll change
I acknowledge that I also display some of the same behaviors, but I commit to growing and changing.

It's not my insanity Or the rays of the sun Because when I look around I see millions of people destroying for love
I'm not crazy, nor is it just because of the sunshine. I see so many people engaged in toxic behavior in the name of love.

(You're all the same) Don't you dare fucking judge me My life's not done My name is not yet tarnished You tore me down, but I will build back up
I don't appreciate your judgment, and I still have time to make something better of myself. Even if you've hurt me, I won't stay down.

When will you see that You're just anther faded shade of grey
I hope you recognize that you're not as unique as you think you are, and that you're also participating in these unhealthy patterns.

You're all the same
I see the same patterns in your behavior and it's frustrating.

And I'm sick of all these Faded faces every single day
I'm tired of seeing people who lack passion and depth.

Even I'm the same But I'll change
I acknowledge that I also display some of the same behaviors, but I commit to growing and changing.

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