The band members bonded over a shared love of NZ music and a passion for making their own and formed after meeting at a Kora concert in 2006. Three members flatted together as Otago University students, spending countless hours in their "recording studio" (Eli Paewai's room) at 660 Castle St; hence the band name.
Six60's debut EP, released in 2008, features a track called "Someone to Be Around" that was left off their debut album but continues to be one of their most popular songs.
The band's self-titled debut album was released on 10 October 2011 on their own label Massive Entertainment. The album was produced and mixed by Tiki Taane and debuted at number one in the New Zealand charts and was certified gold within its first week of release. Their first two singles "Rise Up 2.0" and "Don't Forget Your Roots" reached number one and number two respectively on the RIANZ singles chart and were both certified double and triple platinum.
In 2018 the band won five Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards and were the most streamed artist by New Zealanders on Spotify. On 23 February 2019, Six60 became the first New Zealand band to play a sold-out concert at the Western Springs Stadium, to a crowd of 50,000 fans. On 24 April 2021, Six60 played the first concert at Auckland's Eden Park Stadium, to a crowd of 50,000 fans. It was the closing of the Six60 Saturdays country-wide tour and the largest concert of 2021.
Fade Away
Six60 Lyrics
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Close my eyes and follow the touch
And I found myself tangled up in you
Now every single thing around us
Is feeling like it's turning to dust
But we always find a way through
We won't fade away
We won't fade away
Just light it up and dance around the flames
We won't fade away
Some things never change
Just the faces and the names
But the final page will read, "You and me"
In the eye of a hurricane
We'll always stay the same
Whatever we gotta do
We'll find the way through
We won't fade away
Just light it up and crash into the brake (just light)
We won't fade away
Just light it up and dance around the flames
We won't fade away
Oh, whoa, whoa, oh, whoa, whoa, whoa
Oh, whoa, whoa, oh, whoa, whoa, whoa
We won't fade away
Oh, whoa, whoa, oh, whoa, whoa, whoa
No, we won't
Oh, whoa, whoa, oh, whoa, whoa, whoa
We won't ever fade away
We won't ever fade away
We won't ever fade away (we won't fade away)
We won't ever fade away
(Yeah)
Things will never change
So you should just light it up and crash into the brake
We won't fade away
Just light it up and dance around the flames
We won't fade away
Oh, whoa, whoa, oh, whoa, whoa, whoa
Oh, whoa, whoa, oh, whoa, whoa, whoa
We won't fade away
Oh, whoa, whoa, oh, whoa, whoa, whoa
We won't fade away
Oh, whoa, whoa, oh, whoa, whoa, whoa
We won't fade
The lyrics of Six60's song Fade Away describe a couple's resilience in the face of adversity. The singer conveys that they don't need to have everything to be happy, they only need each other. They have found themselves "tangled up" in each other, and though everything around them may be "turning to dust," they are committed to finding a way through together. The chorus repeats the phrase "we won't fade away" as a mantra of sorts, reinforcing their determination to stick together and weather whatever comes their way.
The bridge of the song highlights the idea that some things never change, but the couple will remain constant. They are the "eye of a hurricane," standing steadfast in the midst of the chaos around them. The final line of the song is "we won't ever fade away," a declaration of their commitment to each other.
Overall, the song can be seen as a tribute to enduring love and the power of a strong partnership. Even in the face of difficulty or destruction, the couple remains united, finding strength in each other.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't really need that much
I am content with simplicity and do not require much to be happy.
Close my eyes and follow the touch
I trust my instincts and let my body guide me towards what feels right.
And I found myself tangled up in you
I have become emotionally and physically entwined with you.
Now every single thing around us is feeling like it's turning to dust
The world seems bleak and hopeless, and everything is falling apart.
But we always find a way through
Despite the difficulties, we always manage to overcome them and come out on the other side.
We won't fade away
We will not diminish or disappear.
Just light it up and crash into the brake
Let's live life to the fullest and take risks.
Just light it up and dance around the flames
We will embrace the danger and excitement that life has to offer.
Some things never change
There are certain aspects of life that remain constant.
Just the faces and the names
The people may change, but the core of who we are stays the same.
But the final page will read, "You and me"
At the end of our story, we will remain together.
In the eye of a hurricane
Even when life feels chaotic and tumultuous, we remain calm and steady.
We'll always stay the same
No matter what life throws our way, we will always remain true to ourselves.
Whatever we gotta do, we'll find the way through
We are capable of overcoming any obstacle that comes our way.
No, we won't
We refuse to let ourselves fade away.
We won't ever fade away
We will always hold onto our strength and resilience.
Things will never change
Life may throw us curve balls, but ultimately, things will stay the same.
So you should just light it up and crash into the brake
Live life boldly and without fear.
Just light it up and dance around the flames
Embrace the excitement and passion that life has to offer.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jacob Brian Dutton-Keen, James Ryan Wuihun Ho, Marlon Gerbes, Matiu Walters, Paul Shelton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tennesseemclean1286
This is a banger. If only America knew their talent
@dougxvale
Not only America, the world in general. Six60 should be in the same place as Lorde.
@c.l.9344
Six60 is highly underrated.
Good vibes.
Love New Zealand. 🥝🤙🏼
@cascade3769
Underrated outside NZ but overrated in NZ.
@dougxvale
These guys deserve worldwide popularity! They are really good.
Greetings from Mexico, my fellow kiwi friends!
@Jarvisplayzball
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@jasinmarch8240
Kia ora
@Pam-rp3lu
This song has been on repeat ❤️
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@briantewake7050
Bring 😁😀