Fade
Runaway City Lyrics

In the song “Fade”, Runaway City creates a compelling representation of someone struggling to find themselves and their purpose in life. The lyrics imply that this struggle is isolating, with others seeming to ignore their struggles and leaving them feeling invisible. The chorus repeats that even if the world were to fade away, the singer would still miss the person they are singing to. But then, the lyrics pivot inward towards the singer, who seems to feel dejected and inadequate, running from their true self. Amidst this darkness, however, there is the glimmer of hope that comes from another person's love and support.

The opening line, “All the world could fade away”, sets the tone for the entirety of the song. The world, and everything in it, is meaningless if the singer loses the person they are singing to. The next two lines underscore the importance of this person's friendship (or perhaps romance) and the despair that would come if they were to disappear. The pre-chorus shifts the focus to the difficulty of life when one is lost or searching. This is illustrated by the line, “Everyone just stares right through you / like you're not even there at all”. It is a poignant reminder that people can sometimes be cruel in their indifference, even to those who are struggling.

In the chorus, the singer reveals they are the only person the subject needs, but that they seem unable to see the good in themselves. This sets the stage for the rest of the song, where the focus is on pulling the singer out of their self-doubt and showing them what they are capable of. The bridge is the turn towards confidence and hope, with the singer recognizing the beauty that is within them and embracing the love that is being given to them. The final chorus repeats the same message as before, with a slightly different phrasing that reinforces the subject's importance and their being the only one the singer needs.