Not Fade Away
The Band and The Crickets Lyrics
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Bop-bop-bop-bop
I'm gonna tell you how it's gonna be
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You're gonna give your love to me
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I want to love you night and day
You know my loving not fade away
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Well you know my loving not fade away
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My love bigger than a Cadillac
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I'll try to show it when you're driving me back
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Your love for me got to be real
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For you to know just how I feel
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A love for real not fade away
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I'm gonna tell you how it's gonna be
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You're gonna give your love to me
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Love to last more than one day
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Love is loving and not fade away
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Love is loving and not fade away
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The lyrics of The Band and The Crickets' song Not Fade Away is a declaration of love, where the singer confidently proclaims that his love for his partner will never fade away. The four-word phrase "Bop-bop-bop-bop" repeated throughout the song serves as a simple yet catchy and memorable hook, adding a touch of playfulness to the lyrics.
The first verse expresses the singer's desire for his partner's love and devotion, promising to reciprocate it "night and day." In the second verse, he compares the magnitude of his love to a Cadillac, stating that he will try to show it when she's driving him back. The chorus insists that real love is not fleeting but lasting, one that will never fade away.
The overall message of the song is straightforward and heartfelt, inspiring listeners to believe in the power of true love that lasts. The simplicity of the lyrics, coupled with a catchy and upbeat tune, incites people to dance and sing along, creating a lighthearted and joyful atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
Bop-bop-bop-bop
Recurring sound representing upbeat and energetic music.
I'm gonna tell you how it's gonna be
The singer is going to explain what is expected of the listener.
'Bop-bop-bop-bop
You're gonna give your love to me
The singer expects the listener to give their love to them.
I want to love you night and day
The singer desires to love the listener all the time.
You know my loving not fade away
The singer's love will never fade away.
Well you know my loving not fade away
Reaffirming the previous statement about the singer's love never fading away.
'Bop-bop-bop-bop
Recurring sound representing upbeat and energetic music.
'Bop-bop-bop-bop
Recurring sound representing upbeat and energetic music.
'Bop-bop-bop-bop
Recurring sound representing upbeat and energetic music.
My love bigger than a Cadillac
The singer's love is grander than a Cadillac car.
'Bop-bop-bop-bop
I'll try to show it when you're driving me back
The singer will try to demonstrate their love while being driven by the listener.
Your love for me got to be real
For the singer to know the listener's love is true, it must be genuine.
For you to know just how I feel
The singer needs the listener to understand their feelings.
A love for real not fade away
A genuine love that will not fade away over time.
'Bop-bop-bop-bop
Recurring sound representing upbeat and energetic music.
'Bop-bop-bop-bop
Recurring sound representing upbeat and energetic music.
'Bop-bop-bop-bop
Recurring sound representing upbeat and energetic music.
'Bop-bop-bop-bop
Recurring sound representing upbeat and energetic music.
'Bop-bop-bop-bop
Recurring sound representing upbeat and energetic music.
'Bop-bop-bop-bop
Recurring sound representing upbeat and energetic music.
Love to last more than one day
The singer desires a love that will last for a long time.
Love is loving and not fade away
True love does not fade away.
Love is loving and not fade away
Reaffirming the previous statement about true love never fading away.
'Bop-bop-bop-bop
Recurring sound representing upbeat and energetic music.
'Bop-bop-bop-bop
Recurring sound representing upbeat and energetic music.
Bop-bop-bop-bop
Recurring sound representing upbeat and energetic music.
Bop-bop-bop-bop
Recurring sound representing upbeat and energetic music.
Bop-bop-bop-bop
Recurring sound representing upbeat and energetic music.
Bop-bop-bop-bop
Recurring sound representing upbeat and energetic music.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Charles Hardin, Norman Petty
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