Fade Away
T.V. eyes Lyrics
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Four years of making this body match my mind
A lifetime of dying before I came to life
I'm alive, at least I am tonight
Nightmares still haunt me, they're the only dreams I know
My past still taunts me, why can't I let it go?
Now I know that I can be so cold
When will I find
A sense of who I really am beneath the stories told
And recognize my face again cause I can't see my soul
Some comfort in who I've become, who is that anyway?
Will I ever know just who I am before I fade away?
I try to be patient, try not to waste your time
From minute to minute I tend to lose my mind
Is that a sign that I'm falling behind?
I want to be better, I want to be free
I want you to weather the worst parts of me
Can we agree that this is what I need?
When will I find
When will I find
A sense of who I really am beneath the stories told
And recognize my face again cause I can't see my soul
Some comfort in who I've become, who is that anyway?
Will I ever know just who I am before I fade away?
Will I ever know just who I am before I fade away?
When will I find
A sense of who I really am beneath the stories told
And recognize my face again cause I can't see my soul
Some comfort in who I've become, who is that anyway?
Will I ever know just who I am before I fade away?
The lyrics of TV Eyes' "Fade Away" deal with themes of identity, self-discovery, and the struggle to reconcile our past with who we are in the present. The song opens with the line "four years of making this body match my mind," which suggests a journey of self-realization and perhaps physical transformation as well. The next line, "a lifetime of dying before I came to life," speaks to the idea that we can spend years feeling lost or disconnected, and that finding our true selves can be a form of rebirth.
The chorus of the song revolves around the idea of finding a sense of self, of recognizing one's own face and soul, and of feeling comfortable in who we've become. The repeated question of "when will I find" suggests a search that feels ongoing, perhaps frustratingly elusive. The bridge of the song introduces the idea of wanting to be better and free, of needing someone to weather the worst parts of ourselves, and of wondering if we're falling behind.
Overall, "Fade Away" is a song about the journey of self-discovery, the struggle to accept who we are, and the hope of finding some measure of peace before we fade away.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three
Counting down the years until the start of the song.
Four years of making this body match my mind
Four years spent changing physical appearance to match one's gender identity.
A lifetime of dying before I came to life
Struggling internally and feeling dead inside before discovering one's true self.
I'm alive, at least I am tonight
Acknowledging one's existence and living in the moment.
Nightmares still haunt me, they're the only dreams I know
Continuing to be plagued by past traumas despite progress and positive changes.
My past still taunts me, why can't I let it go?
The struggle to move on from traumatic experiences and let go of the pain caused by them.
Now I know that I can be so cold
Recognizing one's own flaws and ability to push people away emotionally.
When will I find
When will I find
A sense of who I really am beneath the stories told
Expressing a desire to truly understand and embrace one's authentic self beyond societal expectations and narratives.
And recognize my face again cause I can't see my soul
Feeling disconnected from one's own identity and seeking to reconnect with it.
Some comfort in who I've become, who is that anyway?
Questioning and attempting to understand one's own growth and progress as a person.
Will I ever know just who I am before I fade away?
The fear of running out of time to discover and fully understand one's own identity.
I try to be patient, try not to waste your time
Acknowledging the patience and support of others while attempting to navigate through personal struggles.
From minute to minute I tend to lose my mind
Experiencing intense and frequent bouts of confusion or feeling overwhelmed.
Is that a sign that I'm falling behind?
Worrying that personal struggles and mental health issues are hindering progress in life.
I want to be better, I want to be free
Expressing a desire for self-improvement and the freedom to be one's true self.
I want you to weather the worst parts of me
Hoping for acceptance and love from others despite personal flaws and struggles.
Can we agree that this is what I need?
Requesting validation and understanding from a supportive partner or friend.
Will I ever know just who I am before I fade away?
Repeating the fear of running out of time to discover and embrace one's identity.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jarred Venti, Vincent Vogt
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