Fade Out
Space Primates Lyrics


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Not to be cold but it's only been 'bout two or three days
Thought it was clear when you didn't hear back for two or three days
I don't really wanna ghost you, but
I think I gotta go soon and
Nowadays we don't really do communication
Or things of that nature, yeah
I don't wanna ghost you, but
I don't really wanna go through
Just another uncomfortable conversation

So this is where I fade out
Yeah, this is where I fade out

Sorry to disappear
But I know that I can't say what you want to hear
You'll get over it
I never wanna give out fake love
Nothing you can say when my mind's made up
So sorry to disappear

But, baby, this is where I fade out
Yeah, this is where I fade out
You'll get over it
I never wanna give out fake love
Nothing you can say when my mind's made up
So fade out

Don't pretend that you wanna hear all the reasons I'm not into you
I can let it all out, but I don't see how that would feel good to you
You don't really want closure, nah
You just want me to come over one more time
And honestly that's not gonna change a thing

So this is where I fade out
Yeah, this is where I fade out

Sorry to disappear
But I know that I can't say what you want to hear
You'll get over it
I never wanna give out fake love
Nothing you can say when my mind's made up
So sorry to disappear

But, baby, this is where I fade out
Yeah, this is where I fade out
You'll get over it
I never wanna give out fake love
Nothing you can say when my mind's made up
So sorry to disappear

You think I'll come down with a case of regret
But I trust my gut and it ain't let me down yet
So why we gotta have an awkward moment?
I already know where this is going
I ain't gonna change my mind, change my mind

But, baby, this is where I fade out
Yeah, this is where I fade out
You'll get over it
I never wanna give out fake love
Nothing you can say when my mind's made up
So sorry to disappear
But, baby, this is where I fade out
Yeah, this is where I fade out
You'll get over it
I never wanna give out fake love




Nothing you can say when my mind's made up
So I fade out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Space Primates's "Fade Out" outline a situation where the artist is attempting to end a relationship in a respectful way. The first verse highlights the lack of communication that has become a norm in modern relationships, even though the artist does not want to "ghost" their partner. In the chorus, the artist apologizes for disappearing but asserts their need to end the relationship, emphasizing that they do not want to pretend or lead the other person on. In the second verse, the artist acknowledges that the other person may not want "closure" but instead is seeking another chance, which the artist is unwilling to provide. The bridge reassures the other person that the decision is final and urges them not to try and change the artist's mind.


Overall, the lyrics of "Fade Out" portray a mature and honest approach to ending a relationship, even though it may be uncomfortable. The artist recognizes that both parties will eventually move on and that pretending to feel otherwise will only prolong the heartache.


Line by Line Meaning

Not to be cold but it's only been 'bout two or three days
I don't mean to be insensitive, but it's only been a short time since we last spoke


Thought it was clear when you didn't hear back for two or three days
I thought it was evident that I wasn't interested when I didn't respond to you for a few days


I don't really wanna ghost you, but
I don't want to completely cut off communication, but


I think I gotta go soon and
I think I need to end things soon and


Nowadays we don't really do communication
In today's world, we don't really communicate much


Or things of that nature, yeah
Or things like that anymore, you know


I don't wanna ghost you, but
I don't want to disappear on you, but


I don't really wanna go through
I don't really want to deal with


Just another uncomfortable conversation
Just another conversation that will be difficult and awkward


So this is where I fade out
So this is where I slowly distance myself and end things


Sorry to disappear
I apologize for suddenly cutting off communication


But I know that I can't say what you want to hear
But I know that I can't say the things you want me to say


You'll get over it
You will move on from this


I never wanna give out fake love
I never want to pretend to have feelings for someone when I don't


Nothing you can say when my mind's made up
There's nothing you can say to change my decision


So this is where I fade out
So this is where I end things


Don't pretend that you wanna hear all the reasons I'm not into you
Don't act like you really want to hear all the explanations for why I'm not interested in you


I can let it all out, but I don't see how that would feel good to you
I could tell you everything, but I don't think it would benefit you in any way


You don't really want closure, nah
You don't really want closure, no


You just want me to come over one more time
You just want one more chance to see me


And honestly that's not gonna change a thing
But honestly, it's not going to change anything between us


You think I'll come down with a case of regret
You think I will feel regretful later on


But I trust my gut and it ain't let me down yet
But I trust my instincts and they have not betrayed me yet


So why we gotta have an awkward moment?
So why do we have to have a painful and uncomfortable interaction?


I already know where this is going
I already know how this will end


I ain't gonna change my mind, change my mind
I am not going to change my decision


So I fade out
So I slowly distance myself and end things




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anastasia Laura Whiteacre, Espen Berg, Jim Lavigne, Marc Raymond Ernest Sibley, Nathan Cunningham, Olivia O'Brien, Simen M. Eriksrud

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