Set to Fade
Tadpole Lyrics


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I don't want deception, had enough of that before
And I don't need protection, I'll find my own way around
But thank you so much for your concern,
You live, you breathe and I'll learn.

Surrender the game
Your tactics are known
Just surrender the game
You big pretender, you big pretender.

Your charming smile is bloodless
I can handle this and more, fast as you dream pretences
I'll bring them crumbling down
But thank you so much for your concern
You fake you scheme and I'll learn

(Surrender the game...)

My weapon is leveled and set to fade
and while I scan the surroundings it's set to fade
let this serve as your warning, your game is played out
I'll just, I'll just fade you out.
Now I have turned the tables, failure never tasted sweet
The pride that's yours to swallow will choke you in defeat




But thank you so much for your concern
You break you bleed and I'll learn

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tadpole's song "Set to Fade" speak about a person who has had enough of deception and false protection, and is ready to find their own way. The singer thanks the other person for their concern but asserts their independence and their strong will to navigate life on their own terms. The chorus urges the other person to surrender the game of false pretenses and scheming, as the singer's weapon is "leveled and set to fade". The singer sees through the other person's façade and charming smile, and is ready to bring them down.


The lyrics of this song convey a sense of strength, resilience, and independence. The singer is not willing to be deceived or protected by others, but is ready to face life's challenges on their own terms. The use of the metaphor of the game suggests that life is a competition, and that the singer is ready to fight and win. The chorus's repetition of the phrase "surrender the game" emphasizes the futility of deception and the inevitability of being caught.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't want deception, had enough of that before
I am tired of lies and deceit, I have experienced enough of it in the past.


And I don't need protection, I'll find my own way around
I do not require anyone's protection, I will pave my own path.


But thank you so much for your concern, You live, you breathe and I'll learn.
I appreciate your concern, but I am capable of handling things myself, you focus on your own life, and I will learn from my experiences.


Surrender the game, Your tactics are known
Stop playing games, I am aware of your strategies and manipulations.


Just surrender the game, You big pretender, you big pretender.
Give up the game you are playing, you are nothing but a hypocrite.


Your charming smile is bloodless, I can handle this and more, fast as you dream pretences.
Your pleasing appearance does not fool me, and I can tackle any challenge quickly and easily, even faster than you can fabricate your lies.


I'll bring them crumbling down, But thank you so much for your concern, You fake you scheme and I'll learn.
I will destroy your false pretenses, but thank you for your interest. You keep being fake and scheming, and I will keep learning and growing stronger.


My weapon is leveled and set to fade, and while I scan the surroundings it's set to fade, let this serve as your warning, your game is played out, I'll just, I'll just fade you out.
My weapon, whatever it may be, is aimed and ready to destroy you, as I observe your every move, I warn you that your time is up, and I will fade you out of my life and existence.


Now I have turned the tables, failure never tasted sweet, The pride that's yours to swallow will choke you in defeat, But thank you so much for your concern, You break you bleed and I'll learn
I have switched the power balance between us, and even though failure is never sweet, the joy of watching you swallow your pride in defeat is satisfying. Thank you for your care, but you keep breaking, and I will keep learning from your mistakes.




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Comments from YouTube:

@oneofthegoodonesok

Fantastic song!! ❤

@MooleeTube

Tadpole... One of my Top 10 NZ rock bands ever ever! Please come to London! Bring The Feelers, Shihad, Elemenop, Steriogram etc! We need some NZ nostalgia to happen ❤

@GDETrust

Seen you guys live many times. So many great memories at your live shows.

@justout08

Rock on😛

@neochick

Hell yea!!

@lancekurney7812

The Big Day Out 2001, I was there :)

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