It’s poppier than some of her earlier work, being 80’s-influenced electro-pop, but her vocal layering techniques remain.
Fade Away
Susanne Sundfør Lyrics
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The sound of your heart, it sounds lonely
I think we're drifting apart
We're drifting apart, ever so slowly
Fade away
Fade away, my love
Fade away
Out of sight
This is the sound of my heart
The sound of my heart, it sounds of me
It feels like I'm falling apart
I'm falling apart, ever so slowly (I've got to)
Fade away
Fade away, my love (I've got to)
Fade away
'Til I'm out of sight
Out of sight
This is the kind of love that never goes out of style
'Cause baby I know that you'll always be waiting
And I'll always want to come back
This is the kind of love that never goes out of style
'Cause baby I know that I'll always be waiting
And you'll always want to come back
Oh, let us fade away
Fade away, my love (We're gonna)
Fade away
'Til we're out of sight
Out of sight
The song "Fade Away" by Susanne Sundfør is a haunting ballad that speaks about the slow but steady decline of a romantic relationship, where the two partners are gradually distancing themselves from each other. The opening lines "This is the sound of your heart, the sound of your heart, it sounds lonely" suggest that the couple is growing apart, and there is a sense of loneliness and melancholy in the air. The repetition of "drifting apart, ever so slowly" adds to this atmosphere of gradual separation.
The next part of the song sees the singer singing about their own heart, which is also struggling with the same issues. It "sounds of me" and "feels like I'm falling apart," conveying the sense that the relationship is taking a toll on both parties. The chorus, with its recurring refrain of "fade away, fade away, my love," creates a sense of inevitability, as though the couple knows that they are going to eventually break up.
However, there is a glimmer of hope in the latter half of the song as the singer sings about the type of love that "never goes out of style." There is an acknowledgment that despite the hardships, the love between the couple is still strong, and both parties will always come back to each other. This is reinforced in the final lines of the song, where they sing "let us fade away, fade away, my love, until we're out of sight," implying that while the relationship may change or evolve, their love will always remain.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the sound of your heart
The sound that represents your emotions is resonating in our space
The sound of your heart, it sounds lonely
The emotions that you are feeling seem to be of solitude and loneliness
I think we're drifting apart
I sense that our connection is slowly moving away from each other
We're drifting apart, ever so slowly
Our connection is gradually losing momentum
Fade away
Let us drift apart
Fade away, my love
Let us grow apart, my beloved
Fade away
Let us slowly move away from each other
'Til you're out of sight
Until you are no longer visible to me
This is the sound of my heart
This is the emotional sound that is coming from within me
The sound of my heart, it sounds of me
The emotions that are resonating within me are reflective of who I am
It feels like I'm falling apart
It seems as though I am emotionally breaking down
I'm falling apart, ever so slowly (I've got to)
I am gradually losing emotional control and something needs to be done to address this
This is the kind of love that never goes out of style
Our relationship is the kind that endures the test of time
'Cause baby I know that you'll always be waiting
Because I can trust that you will always be there for me
And I'll always want to come back
I will always want to return to you
This is the kind of love that never goes out of style
Our relationship is the kind that will stand the test of time
'Cause baby I know that I'll always be waiting
Because I know that I will always be here waiting for you
And you'll always want to come back
I know that you will always come back to me
Oh, let us fade away
Let us allow ourselves to drift apart
Fade away, my love (We're gonna)
We will gradually grow apart, my beloved
Fade away
Let us slowly drift apart
'Til we're out of sight
Until we are no longer visible to each other
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SUSANNE SUNDFOR
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@snacklofter
This is the sound of your heart
The sound of your heart, it sounds lonely
I think we're drifting apart
We're drifting apart, ever so slowly
Fade away
Fade away, my love
Fade away
'Til you're out of sight
Out of sight
This is the sound of my heart
The sound of my heart, it sounds of me
It feels like I'm falling apart
I'm falling apart, ever so slowly (I've got to)
Fade away
Fade away, my love (I've got to)
Fade away
'Til I'm out of sight
Out of sight
This is the kind of love that never goes out of style
'Cause baby I know that you'll always be waiting
And I'll always want to come back
This is the kind of love that never goes out of style
'Cause baby I know that I'll always be waiting
And you'll always want to come back
Oh, let us fade away
Fade away, my love (We're gonna)
Fade away
'Til we're out of sight
Out of sight
@Brixtom71
This is what Abba would have sounded like in 2015 had they never lost their touch. I can think of no greater compliment. What a song.
@sereannaav30
This comment!! All my life I've loved ABBA and I think it's why I love this song so much.
@GemmaJohnshat
I can't believe you have com to that conclusion separately from me. It must be true!
@odessa.flylife5118
beautiful abba from space came to mind too ..yes yes a true compliment x
@Schaki23
Tom, right you are. Perfect song. Timeless in a way.
@roxfox99
Haha yesss! I adore this song. Futuristic Abba for sure. Makes my heart smile💚
@JotaP1n
One of the greatest voices from Europe.
@Madsa86
José Luis .P World ?
@ricowegner2012
Absolut. Das sehe ich genau so. Eine weit unterschätzte Künstlerin. Habe sie eigenttlich erst durch Röyksopp entdeckt. Sie hat noch weit viel mehr Aufmerksamkeit verdient.
@torerasmussen4282
From Norway yes we are proud 🎉