Not Fade Away
The Everly Brothers Lyrics

The lyrics of Not Fade Away by The Everly Brothers speak to a person's desire for love, and their determination to make that love last. From the opening line, "I wanna tell you how it's gonna be / You're gonna give your love to me," the singer is clear about what they want - they want the object of their affection to give themselves over completely to the singer. This is reinforced in the following lines, where the singer sings, "I wanna love you night and day / You know my love will not fade away." The repetition of the phrase "not fade away" throughout the song serves to emphasize the singer's commitment to making this love endure.

There is a sense of urgency to the singer's words, as they sing, "My love's bigger than a Cadillac / I try to show you but you drive me back." The singer is frustrated by what they perceive as the object of their affection's reluctance to reciprocate their love. However, they remain steadfast in their belief that this love is real and will endure, as they sing, "Your love for me has got to be real / You're gonna know just how I feel / Love's real, not fade away." Not Fade Away is a timeless love song that captures the essence of youthful infatuation and the desire for love to last forever.