In July 2000 they toured Canada as part of YTV's PsychoBlast Tour, supporting Christina Aguilera and also headlining the Canadian tour in 2001. In Fall of 2000 they toured along with Destiny's Child, as support act for Christina Aguilera's "Genie in a Bottle Tour" throughout North America. They were the support act for NSYNC on the Eastern North America dates of Leg 2 of the "No Strings Attached Tour" in 2000.
After promotion and touring for their first album had completed, soulDecision went on a long hiatus which resulted in a big change in line-up. In 2004, Dave Bowman left the band, and three additions took place to the band: James Reid (guitar), Tino Zulfo (bass) and Terepai Richmond (drums). Before the release of their second album, 'Shady Satin Drug', the band claimed that their original line-up was badly influenced by the record company, given a marketing-based image that they didn't agree with.
With the album being released on lead singer Trevor Guthrie's record label, Sextant Records, the band was allowed more artistic freedom over their work. The album subsequently was released in Canada only in October 26, 2004 although it was available for purchase online through their official website. With "Shady Satin Drug", the band moved towards a more upbeat and danceable sound that was more similar to their hit single, "Faded". The band became marketed more as credible musicians rather than as a pop band, as seen by their music video "Kiss The Walls". While the band received major airplay with their single, "Kiss The Walls", the album sales were significantly low only selling 10,000 copies.
Since then, soulDecision have disbanded with lead singer Trevor Guthrie announcing a solo career.
Faded
SoulDecision Lyrics
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I'm gonna move in nice and close
Ain't nobody gonna interrupt my game
Ever since you've been hanging around
I've been trying to figure out
What I can say to you to get some play
Couldn't we do what we did last night again
Baby you and I'd be better than friends
Every night when we say goodbye
How can I help looking in your eyes?
Wondering why you and I haven't hit it
Can we get it on
I'm kinda faded but I feel alright
Thinking about making my move tonight
I can't pretend that you're only my friend
When you're holding my body tight
â??Cause I like the way you're making it move
I like the way you're making me wait
At the end of the night when I make up your mind
You'll be coming on home with me
Yeah you know you got it
And you know I want it
I can't wait to take you home (you know you got it and I)
I don't want to be rude at all
I just want to be where you go
Think what we could do alone
Couldn't we do what we did last night again?
Baby you and I'd be better than friends
Don't you think it's time we went a bit further
Every night when we say goodbye
How can I help looking in your eyes
Wondering why, you and I haven't hit it
Can we get it on?
I'm kinda faded but I feel alright
Thinking about making my move tonight
I can't pretend that you're only my friend
When you're holding my body tight
â??Cause I like the way you're making it move
I like the way you're making me wait
At the end of the night when I make up your mind
You'll be coming on home with me
When we first met yo that deal was faded,
You spent like my D's the way we compensated;
Just another day around the way
With me up close so every thing OK.
'cause I'm not like the rest
Indecision with the best
Plus for my full court press
Because they hated-
How's it go?
Hah-
Yo, faded.
I'm kinda faded but I feel alright
Thinking about making my move tonight
I can't pretend that you're only my friend
When you're holding my body tight
â??Cause I like the way you're making it move
I like the way you're making me wait
At the end of the night when I make up your mind
You'll be coming on home with me
The lyrics of the song Faded by SoulDecision revolves around the lead singer’s attempt to woo a girl who he has been trying to get with. He wants to take things up a notch but is not sure if she feels the same way or if he can convince her. He talks about how he likes being close to her and how he wishes they could “do what they did last night” again. The singer is confident that the girl likes him and says he wants to take her home with him. The chorus repeats the lines “I'm kinda faded but I feel alright, thinking about making my move tonight” which suggests that he might have had a few drinks to boost his confidence. He admits that he can't pretend that she's only his friend, “when you're holding my body tight.”
The song has a funny twist towards the end when a second male voice interjects and raps about how he and the lead singer met the girl, and how it’s fate that brought them together. He talks about how the lead singer’s desire for the girl was “faded” at first, but now he wants to take her home. The song’s title plays into this wordplay, with the "faded" referring to both the singer's confidence and to his initial disinterest in the girl.
The lyrics show a sense of urgency and passion from the lead singer, who wants to take things further with this girl. However, the song also depicts his uncertainty about whether or not she is interested in him. Despite his confidence and persistence, he acknowledges the possibility of rejection. In its essence, the lyrics are about seizing the moment and taking a chance on love.
Line by Line Meaning
When I get you all alone
I want to take advantage of your vulnerability
I'm gonna move in nice and close
I want to be physically close to you
Ain't nobody gonna interrupt my game
I will do anything to pursue you
Ever since you've been hanging around
I have been thinking about you constantly
I've been trying to figure out
I have been strategizing how to seduce you
What I can say to you to get some play
I want to say something that will make you want to be intimate with me
Couldn't we do what we did last night again
I enjoyed being intimate with you and want to do it again
Baby you and I'd be better than friends
I want to take our relationship to the next level
Don't you think it's time we went a bit further?
I want to take our intimacy to the next level
Every night when we say goodbye
I am sad that we have to part ways
How can I help looking in your eyes?
I find you irresistible
Wondering why you and I haven't hit it
I am confused why we have not been intimate yet
Can we get it on
Can we be intimate?
I'm kinda faded but I feel alright
I am slightly drunk or high, but it's not stopping me
Thinking about making my move tonight
I am planning on seducing you tonight
I can't pretend that you're only my friend
I want more than just a friendship from you
When you're holding my body tight
I want to experience physical intimacy with you
Cause I like the way you're making it move
I am attracted to the way you move your body
I like the way you're making me wait
I am enjoying the anticipation and buildup
At the end of the night when I make up your mind
I hope to persuade you to be intimate with me
You'll be coming on home with me
I want to take you home with me
Yeah you know you got it
You are aware of your attractiveness
And you know I want it
I am attracted to you
I can't wait to take you home (you know you got it and I)
I am very eager to be intimate with you
I don't want to be rude at all
I don't want to offend you
I just want to be where you go
I want to be wherever you are
Think what we could do alone
I am thinking about the possibilities of intimacy with you
When we first met yo that deal was faded
Our connection was not clear or strong when we first met
You spent like my D's the way we compensated
You acted like you were interested in me, leading me on
Just another day around the way
We were just casually hanging out
With me up close so every thing OK
Being physically close to me made everything feel right
'cause I'm not like the rest
I believe I am different from other men
Indecision with the best
I am good at convincing you
Plus for my full court press
I am using all my skills and tactics to make you want me
Because they hated-
Other men did not approve of my pursuit of you
How's it go?
Do you agree with me?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TREVOR DEAN GUTHRIE
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