Fading Away
Sean Stemaly Lyrics
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Static on the radio, fading out, and fading back in
Just like we do, we say that we're through
Then we find a way back to where we left off like nothing was wrong
The flame will burn for awhile but it won′t last long 'til we
Go through the motions, and we drown in the oceans
Trying to get back to what this was, before we left it in the dust
When it don't work then we chase it
Like there′s something to chase
Girl we′re fading away
Yeah, we're fading away
The picture on my dashboard is making it hard
To keep the thought of you out of my head and not wonder where you are
I can give in and drive back to you
But we both know what that′s going to lead to
Go through the motions, and we drown in the oceans
Trying to get back to what this was, before we left it in the dust
And we get back to the basics
And when it don't work then we chase it
Liike there′s something to chase
Girl we're fading away
Yeah, we′re fading away
And I know it's just a matter of time
Before we light it all up just for one more night
Then we burn that bridge back down by the sunrise
Go through the motions, and we drown in the oceans
Trying to get back to what this was, before we left it in the dust
And we get back to the basics
And when it don't work then we chase it
Like there′s something to chase
Girl we′re fading away
Yeah, we're fading away
Yeah, we′re fading away
Yeah, we're fading away
The song "Fading Away" by Sean Stemaly is about a couple that keeps going through the motions of breaking up and then getting back together again. Stemaly describes the experience of driving down the highway, listening to the radio, and feeling lost in his thoughts about his relationship. He admits that although they have been through this before, they always find a way back to each other, but their flame burns out quickly. He recounts his struggle to keep the thought of his lover out of his mind, and how he is tempted to drive back to her, knowing that it will only lead to the familiar cycle.
The chorus repeats the theme of going through the motions and "drowning in the oceans" of their relationship. Stemaly describes how he and his lover try to get back to what they had, but they always seem to leave it in the dust. They keep returning to the basics, but when it doesn't work, they chase after something that may not even exist. The song ends with Stemaly acknowledging that they will most likely light the flame of their passion again, only to burn the bridge down by sunrise in another round of breakups and make-ups.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am rollin′ 65 again
I am driving at 65mph and repeating this routine again.
Static on the radio, fading out, and fading back in
The radio signal is weak and keeps cutting out, but it always comes back eventually.
Just like we do, we say that we're through
We often say we're done with each other.
Then we find a way back to where we left off like nothing was wrong
We always manage to reconcile quickly, forgetting our previous problems.
The flame will burn for awhile but it won′t last long 'til we
Our love may seem real for a while, but it won't last forever.
Go through the motions, and we drown in the oceans
We simply repeat the same patterns in our relationship and struggle unsuccessfully to find a way back.
Trying to get back to what this was, before we left it in the dust
We try to go back to the way things were before our relationship fell apart.
Then we, get back to the basics
We try to restart our relationship from the beginning.
When it don't work then we chase it
When our efforts fail, we still pursue the relationship.
Like there′s something to chase
We hold onto the idea of a successful relationship as if it is still within our reach.
Girl we′re fading away
Our love is slowly disappearing.
The picture on my dashboard is making it hard
A picture of us together in my car is causing me to think about you, making it difficult to move on.
To keep the thought of you out of my head and not wonder where you are
I struggle to forget about you and resist the urge to check up on you.
I can give in and drive back to you
I consider rushing back to you.
But we both know what that′s going to lead to
We both know that it would be a mistake and would likely just lead to more problems.
And I know it's just a matter of time
I am aware that it's only a matter of time before we reconnect.
Before we light it all up just for one more night
We will likely reunite for one more night of passion.
Then we burn that bridge back down by the sunrise
After that one night, we will likely end up separating again by sunrise.
Yeah, we're fading away
Our relationship is slowly disappearing.
Writer(s): Sean Stemaly
Contributed by Hannah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics
Here I am rollin' 65 again
Static on the radio, fading out, and fading back in
Just like we do, we say that we're through
Then we find a way back to where we left off like nothing was wrong
The flame will burn for awhile but it won't last long 'til we
Go through the motions, and we drown in the oceans
Trying to get back to what this was, before we left it in the dust
Then we, get back to the basics
When it don't work then we chase it
Like there's something to chase
Girl we're fading away
Yeah, we're fading away
The picture on my dashboard is making it hard
To keep the thought of you out of my head and not wonder where you are
I can give in and drive back to you
But we both know what that's going to lead to
Go through the motions, and we drown in the oceans
Trying to get back to what this was, before we left it in the dust
And we get back to the basics
And when it don't work then we chase it
Liike there's something to chase
Girl we're fading away
Yeah, we're fading away
And I know it's just a matter of time
Before we light it all up just for one more night
Then we burn that bridge back down by the sunrise
Go through the motions, and we drown in the oceans
Trying to get back to what this was, before we left it in the dust
And we get back to the basics
And when it don't work then we chase it
Like there's something to chase
Girl we're fading away
Yeah, we're fading away
Yeah, we're fading away
Yeah, we're fading away
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Verse 1]
Here I am rollin' 65 again
Static on the radio, fading out, and fading back in
Just like we do, we say that we're through
Then we find a way back to where we left off like nothing was wrong
The flame will burn for awhile but it won't last long 'til we
[Chorus]
Go through the motions, and we drown in the oceans
Trying to get back to what this was, before we left it in the dust
Then we, get back to the basics
When it don't work then we chase it
Like there's something to chase
Girl we're fading away
Yeah, we're fading away
[Verse 2]
The picture on my dashboard is making it hard
To keep the thought of you out of my head and not wonder where you are
I can give in and drive back to you
But we both know what that's going to lead to
[Chorus]
Go through the motions, and we drown in the oceans
Trying to get back to what this was, before we left it in the dust
And we get back to the basics
And when it don't work then we chase it
Like there's something to chase
Girl we're fading away
Yeah, we're fading away [Bridge]
And I know it's just a matter of time
Before we light it all up just for one more night
Then we burn that bridge back down by the sunrise
[Chorus]
Go through the motions, and we drown in the oceans
Trying to get back to what this was, before we left it in the dust
And we get back to the basics
And when it don't work then we chase it
Like there's something to chase
Girl we're fading away
Yeah, we're fading away
We're fading away
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