Fading
Rihanna Lyrics
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Well they feel like words to me
Well this just ain't working
Stop thinking you can run over me
I'm drifting, I'm settling
Off to a foreign place
If I can't see what's in front of me
It's a mystery, well then apparently
Things just ain't the same
And I'm ready for change
Go on, begone, bye bye, so long
Can't you see that you're
Fading, fading, fading, fa-a-a-a-away
Away, away, away, away
I opened up my eyes, and I finally realized
Today, today, it's too late
You're fading away
Put a sock in it just stop running your mouth
Got my mind made up, I ain't coming back again
No way, no way, no way, no way
'Cause I'm so fed up, boy you got me messed up
If we hookin' back up, don't press your luck today, today
I'm blowing you away
Things just ain't the same
And I'm ready for change
Go on, begone, tata so long
Can't you see that you're
Fading, fading, fading, fa-a-a-a-away
Away, away, away, away
I opened up my eyes, and I finally realized
Today, today, it's too late
You're fading away
Saw you turn into a ghost right in front of my eyes
Tell me what's a girl to do when she's crying inside?
I'm about to go insane
I'm jumping off this train
Whether wrong or right, I'll be gone by night
Can't you see that you're
Fading, fading, fading, fa-a-a-a-away
Away, away, away, away
I opened up my eyes, and I finally realized
Today, today, it's too late
You're fading away
The lyrics to Rihanna's song "Fading" depict a relationship that is coming to an end. The opening lines seem to suggest that the singer is doubtful of their partner's proclaimed love, viewing it as mere words without substance. They express their dissatisfaction with the relationship, stating that it is not working and that their partner cannot take advantage of them any longer. The singer feels distant and unsettled, wanting to escape to a foreign place where they can't see what lies ahead, which creates a sense of mystery.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes more resolute in their decision to move on. They express that things are no longer the same and they are ready for change. They bid farewell to their partner, using the repetition of "fading away" to emphasize that their presence is diminishing. The singer asserts their independence and determination, urging their partner to stop talking and accept that they are not coming back. They declare their frustration and state that they won't take the risk of reconnecting with their partner today.
In the bridge, the singer recalls witnessing their partner transform into a ghost before their eyes, symbolizing the emotional detachment they now feel. They express their internal pain and confusion, questioning what they can do when they feel like crying inside. The singer asserts their decision to break free from the relationship, acknowledging that they may be criticized for it, but they will be gone by night.
Overall, "Fading" is a song about the end of a relationship, where the singer realizes their worth and decides to move on from a love that has lost its vitality and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you love me
You claim to have feelings for me
Well they feel like words to me
But your words don't hold any truth or sincerity
Well this just ain't working
This relationship is not functioning properly
Stop thinking you can run over me
Stop believing that you can take advantage of me
I'm drifting, I'm settling
I'm feeling lost and accepting a less than ideal situation
Off to a foreign place
Escaping to an unfamiliar environment
If I can't see what's in front of me
If I can't understand the current situation
It's a mystery, well then apparently
It becomes unclear and uncertain
Things just ain't the same
The circumstances have changed
And I'm ready for change
And I am prepared for a new direction
Go on, begone, bye bye, so long
Go away, leave, goodbye, farewell
Can't you see that you're
Can't you realize that you are
Fading, fading, fading, fa-a-a-a-away
Disappearing, gradually losing your presence
Away, away, away, away
Moving further and further away
I opened up my eyes, and I finally realized
I became aware and understood
Today, today, it's too late
But now, it is too late
You're fading away
You're vanishing from my life
Put a sock in it just stop running your mouth
Stop talking and keep quiet
Got my mind made up, I ain't coming back again
I have made a firm decision to not return
No way, no way, no way, no way
Absolutely not, absolutely not, absolutely not, absolutely not
'Cause I'm so fed up, boy you got me messed up
Because I am extremely frustrated, you have confused and upset me
If we hookin' back up, don't press your luck today, today
If we reconnect, don't test your chances now, today
I'm blowing you away
I am completely dismissing you
Saw you turn into a ghost right in front of my eyes
Witnessed you transform into a distant, intangible figure before me
Tell me what's a girl to do when she's crying inside?
Ask me what actions a girl should take when she is emotionally distressed
I'm about to go insane
I am on the verge of losing my sanity
I'm jumping off this train
I am leaving this situation abruptly
Whether wrong or right, I'll be gone by night
Regardless of the correctness, I will have departed before the night
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alex Gazaway, Quintin Amey, Jamal Jones, William Hodge Jr., Darnell Dalton, Lamar Taylor, Darnello Dalton, William Hodge
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Marina Rina
I cant stop listenning to this song . Is there anyone also listenning to this song in 2020?
Miss Naru
2022
Sharon Cynthia
2022!!
ChloeHOfficial
2022 ❤️❤️❤️
Francisco Munoz
2021
Raymund Gie Agnas
Me
Yahtsee 89
I think this is by far one of her best songs. :)
Sophie Davis
I've always preferred the songs rihanna didn't release as singles. They show of her voice, and she actually shows meaning in them.
Sadeya Noor
I agree
Marina Belmontes
Ay qué hermosa canción, se parece a la de mi artista favorita a Enya, está muy bonita el coro e felicidades a Rihanna, Muy bonita elección, se parece a la de One bye One, Saludos😊😊