Our Love Is Fading
Sheryl Crow--諓蝜迵斕僕砅 Lyrics
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Don't wanna change a thing about you
And all my lonely days
Seem so far away without you
You say you're so happy now
And you say the love you've found is easy
But every now and then
Don't you know that I need you?
I only want to please you
Don't know why you keep holding back
Baby, don't you know that
While you're hesitating
Baby, our love is fading
Still you keep me hanging on
While you wait for the right time
Every day turns to nighttime
Until one day love is gone
I called you on the phone
Seems like you're never home but I know
It's not that you don't care
I think it's that you're scared to let go
Don't have to tell me twice
I've made the sacrifice to hold on
I could be out instead
You're playing with my head and that's wrong
Don't you know that I love you?
And there ain't no one above you
Don't know why you keep holding back
Baby, don't you know that
While you're hesitating
Baby, our love is fading
But you keep me hanging on
(You keep me hanging)
(You keep me hanging)
While you wait for the right time
Every day turns to nighttime
Until one day love is gone
(You keep me hanging)
(You keep me hanging)
While you're hesitating
Baby, our love is fading
But you keep me hanging on
(You keep me hanging)
(You keep me hanging)
I can't tell you why
Something deep inside has died
I could try and try
But I can't bring it back to life
Someday when you're older
And you search the world over
You might wish you could hold someone
Baby, when you look for me
I'll be a memory
And while you're hesitating
Baby, our love is fading
But you keep me hanging on
(You keep me hanging)
(You keep me hanging)
Oh, while you wait for the right time
Everyday turns into nighttime
You just keep me hanging on
(You keep me hanging)
(You keep me hanging)
While you're hesitating
Baby, our love is fading
You just keep me
You just keep me hanging on
(You keep me hanging)
(You keep me hanging)
(While you wait for the right time)
(Everyday turns to nighttime)
Until one day love is gone
(You keep me hanging)
(You keep me hanging)
While you're hesitating
Baby, our love is fading
You keep me hanging on
You keep me hanging
You keep me hanging
(Our love is gone)
You keep me hanging
You keep me hanging
(Our love is gone)
You keep me hanging
You keep me hanging
(Our love is gone)
You keep me hanging
You keep me hanging
(Our love is gone)
You keep me hanging
You keep me hanging
"Our Love Is Fading" by Sheryl Crow is a song about a relationship that is on the verge of breaking apart. The lyrics convey the feeling of the singer who is clinging on to a love that is slowly slipping away from her. She is urging her partner to commit fully to their relationship instead of playing games and holding back. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware that their love is doomed, but she is holding on to what's left of it. She muses that someday her partner might wish to have someone like her, and at that time she will only be a memory.
The lyrics reveal the complexities of relationships and the pain that comes with heartbreak. The lines "While you're hesitating, Baby, our love is fading" and "But you keep me hanging on" encapsulate the feeling of being stuck in a relationship that's going nowhere. The line "I can't tell you why, something deep inside has died" conveys the sense of hopelessness that's inherent in such situations.
The melody of the song complements the lyrics perfectly, with its melancholic notes and soaring chorus. The subtle use of guitar and drums adds to the emotion of the song, and Sheryl Crow's soulful voice adds depth to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this just a dream?
Questioning if the situation is real or not
Don't wanna change a thing about you
Expressing love and acceptance for the person as they are
And all my lonely days
Implying that the person fills the singer's life with happiness and companionship
Seem so far away without you
Highlighting the importance of the person in the artist's life
You say you're so happy now
The person claims to be content and fulfilled in the current relationship
And you say the love you've found is easy
The person suggests that their relationship is effortless and mutually satisfying
But every now and then
Indicates that doubts and fears still exist in the relationship
Can't help but wonder when you're leaving
The artist worries about the possibility of the relationship ending
Don't you know that I need you?
Expressing dependence and desire for the person
I only want to please you
The artist's sole desire is to make the person happy
Don't know why you keep holding back
Questioning the person's reluctance or hesitation towards the relationship
Baby, don't you know that
A plea for the person to understand and recognize the importance of the relationship
While you're hesitating
The person is uncertain or indecisive about the relationship
Baby, our love is fading
The singer senses that the relationship is losing its spark or passion
Still you keep me hanging on
Despite doubts and uncertainties, the person remains in the relationship and keeps the singer attached
While you wait for the right time
The person is delaying or postponing something related to the relationship
Every day turns to nighttime
Implying that the waiting and uncertainty is causing darkness or sadness
Until one day love is gone
The relationship will eventually come to an end if the person continues to hesitate and delay
I called you on the phone
A gesture to reach out and communicate with the person
Seems like you're never home but I know
The person is not physically present but the artist understands that they are busy or occupied
It's not that you don't care
Assuring the person that the artist does not doubt their love and dedication
I think it's that you're scared to let go
Speculating that the person is hesitant to fully commit or let themselves be vulnerable in the relationship
Don't have to tell me twice
The singer is aware of the situation and does not need further explanation
I've made the sacrifice to hold on
The artist has put in effort and personal sacrifices to maintain the relationship
I could be out instead
The singer could be doing something else or be with someone else, but chooses to stay in the relationship
You're playing with my head and that's wrong
The person's hesitations and uncertainties are causing confusion and hurt in the singer
Don't you know that I love you?
Reiterating the depth and intensity of the singer's feelings towards the person
And there ain't no one above you
Emphasizing that the person is the most important and valuable to the artist
But you keep me hanging on
Despite the artist's love and commitment, the person's doubts and hesitations continue to keep the relationship uncertain
Someday when you're older
Suggesting that in the future, the person may come to regret their indecisiveness and choices
And you search the world over
The person may explore the world and other possibilities, but may not find something as valuable and fulfilling as what the singer offers
You might wish you could hold someone
Implying that the person may one day wish they had someone to love and hold, similar to what the artist was offering
Baby, when you look for me
The artist accepts that the person may someday realize what they lost and come back looking for the artist
I'll be a memory
Implying that the artist will have moved on and the relationship will be in the past
You just keep me hanging on
Reiterating how the person's hesitations and uncertainties are keeping the singer emotionally tied to the relationship
I can't tell you why
The artist cannot explain the cause or reason behind the changes in the relationship
Something deep inside has died
Indicating a loss of passion or love in the relationship
I could try and try
The singer may attempt to revive the relationship or spark, but it may not be successful
But I can't bring it back to life
Accepting that the relationship may not be salvageable and has come to an end
(Our love is gone)
Repeating the idea that the relationship has ended or is no longer what it used to be
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Reservoir One Music, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: SHERYL CROW, DOYLE BRAMHALL, JUSTIN STANLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Corinthians Contra tudo e Contra Todos
Clapton magistral! E Sheryl, talento puro, e essa banda, simplesmente maravilhosa.
Francisco Carlos
Todos se igualam no Rock, o que manda é o balanço e o talento.
Coisa Linda.
Kim Koteles
Loved this Song ever since I first heard it 4 years ago! It's my Jam!!!🤩🤩💎💎💎💎
Julius Berd
Linda, bella, hermosa, solo ella con su melodiosa voz y su arte roba mi corazón, LA AMO, Dios la cuide, proteja y cuide donde vaya, y ojalá yo pueda verla alguna vez, LA AMO, TE AMOR SHERIL.
Kim Koteles
This is Absolutely 💯 Fantastic!
youtmeme
Such talents!👍 go sheryl!
Paul Pray
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Juanjo Ardana
An A+++ band make the difference... A good song, no doubt about it, but a perfect song with the right musicians...
TwistedDoll09
Amazing combo of Sheryl & Eric!! And can I just say that I am IN LOVE with Sheryl's shoes?! LOL
J Marco
She’s just waaay too hot….