The Clay People are:
Daniel Neet: Vocals
Brian McGarvey: Guitar
Dan Dinsmore: Drums
John Delehanty: Guitar
Eric Schwanke: Bass
Their latest album, Waking The Dead, was released on May 22, 2007.
Fade Away
The Clay People Lyrics
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The phasing
Of your sanctuary?
Are you hurting inside?
All those things you hold so preciously
Like a demon waiting for its prey
To steal the essence of your life
You bleed inside
You bleed inside
You bleed inside
Paralyzing you
You're frozen in this cat's eye view
Stealing babies breath
And you reach out
You're so close to death
Contemplating terror
In that demon's lair
Waiting for some sign
From father time
You bleed inside
You bleed inside
You bleed inside
You bleed inside
Fade away
Break down and cry
And you just want to die
Fade away
Break down and cry
And you just want to die
What is protecting
The phasing
Of your sanctuary?
Are you hurting inside?
All those things you hold so preciously
Like a demon waiting for its prey
To steal the essence of your life
You bleed inside
You bleed inside
You bleed inside
You bleed inside
Fade away
Break down and cry
And you just want to die
Fade away
Break down and cry
And you just want to die
Fade away
Break down and cry
And you just want to die
Fade away
Break down and cry
And you just want to, just want to die
What is protecting
The phasing
Of your sanctuary?
The lyrics of "Fade Away" by The Clay People describe a person who is struggling with internal turmoil and feels trapped in their own mind. The first stanza of the song addresses what is protecting the phasing of one's sanctuary, asking whether it is a result of personal insecurity or an external force. The lyrics then suggest that the individual is plagued by their own thoughts and holds onto things that are precious to them like a demon waiting for its prey.
As the song progresses, it becomes clearer that the individual is paralyzed by their own emotions and is unable to break free from their cycle of despair. The lyrics mention stealing babies' breaths, which could symbolize the loss of innocence or a reference to a mythological creature that steals the breath of children. The person reaches out towards death and contemplates terror in the demon's lair, waiting for any sign from Father Time, suggesting that they are searching for a sign that time will heal their pain, or that death will be a relief from their suffering.
The chorus of "Fade Away" repeats twice, and it seems to suggest that the person just wants to die and break down and cry. The song ends with a repetition of the first verse and asks again, what is protecting the phasing of one's sanctuary and if they are hurting inside.
Line by Line Meaning
What is protecting
What is shielding or safeguarding
The phasing
The rhythm or pattern
Of your sanctuary?
Of your safe haven or refuge?
Are you hurting inside?
Are you experiencing emotional pain?
All those things you hold so preciously
All those possessions or beliefs that you value highly
Like a demon waiting for its prey
Like a malevolent force waiting to inflict harm
To steal the essence of your life
To rob you of vitality or purpose
You bleed inside
You suffer internally
Paralyzing you
Overwhelming you with fear or indecision
You're frozen in this cat's eye view
You're immobilized, trapped in a narrow perspective
Stealing babies breath
Taking away innocence or life from the vulnerable
And you reach out
You attempt to make contact or connect
You're so close to death
You're on the brink of losing everything
Contemplating terror
Considering a frightening possibility or outcome
In that demon's lair
In a place where evil thrives
Waiting for some sign
Expecting a message or signal
From father time
From the personification of time as a wise or powerful figure
Fade away
Disappear or dissolve
Break down and cry
Experience an emotional breakdown and weep
And you just want to die
Feeling overwhelmed and contemplating suicide
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JULIANA HATFIELD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alexandre Ferreira
this band was part of my adolescence, thanks for sharing and bring me good memories!
Roy Chen
I've had this album since i was 13, i had alot of good times with it years ago, and it's great to come back and hear the great melodies. ROCK ON!
myv382rocks
This has gotta be my favorite Clay People song ever. God I miss this band. Used to see them practically every weekend at the Q. I'd give anything to see them one more time.
Dani Marie
I looked Everywhere for years to find this album. It brings me back. Great times! Yall were my first introduction into the Underground music scene. Just wanted to say thank you!
Francisco Melo. Melo
Show muito bom!
brendon c
man u got to love this band and this song
DROPilot
Agreed. I'm in love with this song, haha! <3
Gediminas Grakalskis
This song is alive and breathing. Want to listen it again and again. Faaaaaade Awaaaaaaaay!!!
Don DeSantis
Impossible to listen to this song and not be taken back to a better time. Perfect tune, just perfect.
Justin T Miller
As of this week, their back in the studio!