Fun, energetic, and bringing pop-punk/pop-rock to the forefront, The Home T… Read Full Bio ↴Fun, energetic, and bringing pop-punk/pop-rock to the forefront, The Home Team is ready to take the country by storm. Hailing from Seattle, WA, this 4-piece band consists of Brian Butcher (vocals), John Baran (guitar), Ryne Olson (bass), and Daniel Matson (drums). Working diligently to make a name for themselves, The Home Team released an EP, Black Sheep, in early 2014 and tour consistently bringing their electrifying live performance with them. The hard work, dedication to their craft, and ultimately catchy music caught the eyes of many fans.

In early 2018, The Home Team signed with the Revival Recordings and released their debut label single, “Fashion Forward.” When discussing the signing and the single, the band said, “We spent about a year working on this record, and we’re very proud of it. Fashion Forward is one of our favorite songs off of the record, and we’re so thankful that Revival believes in us as a band.” Since their signing, the band has released several singles including "Ageless," "She's Quiet," and "Since We All Fell Apart." In July 2018, The Home Team released their debut full-length album, Better Off.

In 2020, The Home Team hit the studio with Skyler Acord and Seb Barlow to record the follow up to Better Off. New album, Slow Bloom, is available on all digital platforms. In the summer of 2022, the band a deluxe version of Slow Bloom featuring new tracks “FOMO (Bored of You)” and “Grievance Pay.” Slow Bloom (Deluxe) is available everywhere now!

Fade Out
The Home Team Lyrics

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It's only you to say
Your disconnected self is safe and tucked away.
It's safe, too safe.

It was a mistake to think the truth
Wasn't ever gonna change a thing,
But it's harder now to bring it upon yourself
To think it's better this way.

Was it only all the time I spent
Wishing for something more,
That had sent me down the path to wondering,
If anything, I was better off before?

Perspective aligned, show me the time and place.
All else aside, show me what you can take.

But you're not just fading out
Of every other win that you can't count.
You're here to see your mistakes,
And be better one day.

(Fade out, you can't count
The mistakes that you've made.)

But it's the principle at stake,
Having given up the time and balance of a working state
The chance to grow up this way.
Maybe it'll change, but I can only wait
Until I realize it's all the same.

Was it only all the time I spent
Wishing for something more,
That had sent me down the path to wondering,
If anything, I was better off before?

But you're not just fading out
Of every other win that you can't count.
You're here to see your mistakes,
And be better one day.

(Fade out, you can't count
The mistakes that you've made.)

You're the one to say
You're disconnected from the better self you made,
But it's safe and tucked away,
It's safe and tucked away.

Let's face it: you won't be the same.
Is that what keeps you hanging on?
Or is it what's been driving you insane?
You might be better off someday
Let's face it: you won't be the same.

Let's face it: you won't be the same.

But you're not just fading out
Of every other win that you can't count.
You're here to see your mistakes,
And be better one day.

(Fade out, you can't count
The mistakes that you've made.)

You're the one to say
You're disconnected from the better self you made,

But it's safe and tucked away,
It's safe and tucked away.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Fade Out" by The Home Team explore themes of self-disconnection and the struggle to find personal growth and change. The song begins by addressing an individual who is disconnected from their true self, keeping their emotions and vulnerabilities safely hidden away. However, the lyrics suggest that this level of safety is actually too safe, implying that this disconnection hinders personal growth and change.

The song then delves into the idea that believing the truth would not change anything was a mistake. The individual now struggles with the decision to confront themselves and their circumstances, wondering if it would have been better to remain ignorant. It highlights the conflict between yearning for something more and questioning whether being oblivious to the truth would have been a better choice.

As the song progresses, it emphasizes the need for a shift in perspective and understanding. There is a plea to show the time and place, to set everything aside and display what one is truly capable of. It suggests that the individual is not fading away from all their triumphs they can't take credit for, but rather, they are present to acknowledge their mistakes and strive to become a better person in the future.

The chorus repeats the idea of fading out and not being able to count the mistakes made. It signifies the struggle of facing one's flaws and understanding that personal growth requires acknowledging and learning from these mistakes. The final verses reinforce the idea that the individual has disconnected from their ideal self, but they are still seeking safety and stability. The song concludes with the acknowledgment that change is inevitable and that holding onto the hope of potential growth is what keeps them going, even if it feels maddening at times.

Line by Line Meaning

It's only you to say
The responsibility to acknowledge and address these issues lies solely with you.

Your disconnected self is safe and tucked away.
You have created a sense of safety in disconnecting from your true self and hiding from the world.

It's safe, too safe.
Although it may feel secure, this excessive safety prevents growth and change.

It was a mistake to think the truth
Your assumption that the truth would have no impact was misguided.

Wasn't ever gonna change a thing,
You believed that confronting the truth would not lead to any significant changes.

But it's harder now to bring it upon yourself
Facing the truth and accepting responsibility for your actions feels more difficult in the present moment.

To think it's better this way.
You convince yourself that avoiding the truth is a preferable course of action.

Was it only all the time I spent
Could the countless hours spent wishing for more have led to this state of self-doubt?

Wishing for something more,
Longing for a life or experience beyond what currently exists.

That had sent me down the path to wondering,
The desire for change and improvement has led you to question your current situation.

If anything, I was better off before?
You question whether you were actually happier or more fulfilled in the past.

Perspective aligned, show me the time and place.
With a clear perspective, I ask for guidance on when and where to take action.

All else aside, show me what you can take.
Setting aside all distractions, reveal the opportunities for growth and improvement.

But you're not just fading out
You are not simply disappearing or becoming irrelevant.

Of every other win that you can't count.
You are not losing the accomplishments that you cannot fully appreciate or recognize.

You're here to see your mistakes,
You are present to acknowledge and learn from your past errors.

And be better one day.
Through this process, you strive to improve and become a better version of yourself in the future.

(Fade out, you can't count
The fading out refers to the diminishing importance of past successes that you cannot fully comprehend or appreciate.

The mistakes that you've made.)
You cannot ignore or underestimate the significance of the mistakes you have made.

But it's the principle at stake,
The underlying moral or ethical value is what is being tested or challenged.

Having given up the time and balance of a working state
By sacrificing time and equilibrium in a functional state,

The chance to grow up this way.
You risk missing out on the opportunity for personal growth and maturation.

Maybe it'll change, but I can only wait
There is a lingering hope that things might improve, but you are left with no choice but to be patient.

Until I realize it's all the same.
Eventually, you come to the realization that the situation remains unchanged or stagnant.

You're the one to say
You are the one who must speak up and address these issues.

You're disconnected from the better self you made,
You have distanced yourself from the improved version of yourself that you had worked towards.

But it's safe and tucked away,
Yet, you find comfort in keeping this better self hidden and protected.

Let's face it: you won't be the same.
It is a stark truth that you will not remain unchanged.

Is that what keeps you hanging on?
Is this realization the reason why you continue to hold on to the current situation?

Or is it what's been driving you insane?
Alternatively, is this realization the very thing that is causing you to feel mentally unstable or distressed?

You might be better off someday
There is a possibility that in the future, you will be in a more advantageous position.