The track was teased multiple times on LAROI’s Instagram, most recently with a now-deleted snippet and cover art on April 15, 2020.
FADE AWAY
The Kid LAROI Lyrics
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I'm smokin' dope, it's to the face, I'm finna fade away
Remember juugin' on that block, that shit was day to day
Though we won't never leave them trenches, don't you play with me
Feelings running deep, so I just pray and throw the pain away (this boy got a hit)
I'm a young nigga straight from the bottom
Feel like half of my bros on the rock
This for Smelly and E, I ain't never gonna stop
I was juugin' and grindin' to get where I got
At this point in my life I done seen me a lot
If you slackin', I'm workin', I'm takin' your spot
All these VVS diamonds, I'm takin' your watch
I done been through so much, I ain't never tell cops
I'ma just work 'til I get me to drop
Step out of line, we gon' wait for a time
Bet you think you're so low, 'til you finna get popped
Talkin' on Smelly, you finna get dropped
All my lil' shooters keep Glizzy, they flock
I send the green, and they spinnin' your block
I send the green, and they spinnin' your block
I'm smokin' dope, it's to the face, I'm finna fade away
Remember juugin' on that block, that shit was day to day
Though we won't never leave them trenches, don't you play with me
Feelings running deep, so I just pray and throw the pain away
I'm smokin' dope, it's to the face, I'm finna fade away
Remember juugin' on that block, that shit was day to day
Though we won't never leave them trenches, don't you play with me
Feelings running deep, so I just pray and throw the pain away
Yeah, I miss the way that this shit used to be
Fucking famous hoes in California, this shit new to me
They say that I changed since I got money, well that's news to me
'Cause through all the bullshit that they threw
I still stayed true to me and that's truthfully
Through all the lies and the scrutiny
Through all the times that they used to be
Talkin' down on my name, now they wanna come around, but they ain't new to me
I used to think you was everything
Now you not even cool to me
I used to think you was everything
Yeah, that's how I used to be
And you cannot say that I didn't try to make time
But I guess time away got you in your brain
Thinking about my mistakes
I don't got the time to waste
I'm smokin' dope, it's to the face, I'm finna fade away
Remember juugin' on that block, that shit was day to day
Though we won't never leave them trenches, don't you play with me
Feelings running deep, so I just pray and throw the pain away
I'm smokin' dope, it's to the face, I'm finna fade away
Remember juugin' on that block, that shit was day to day
Though we won't never leave them trenches, don't you play with me
Feelings running deep, so I just pray and throw the pain away
(This boy got a hit)
The Kid LAROI's song "Fade Away" explores themes of struggle, growth, and staying true to oneself. The opening line "I'm smokin' dope, it's to the face, I'm finna fade away" sets a melancholic tone, hinting at the coping mechanisms the singer turns to when faced with hardship. The second line "Remember juugin' on that block, that shit was day to day" speaks to the grind and hustle that marked his early days, and the third line "Though we won't never leave them trenches, don't you play with me" conveys a sense of loyalty and protection towards those who have gone through similar struggles.
The chorus "I'm smokin' dope, it's to the face, I'm finna fade away, Remember juugin' on that block, that shit was day to day, Though we won't never leave them trenches, don't you play with me, Feelings running deep, so I just pray and throw the pain away" shows that while the singer acknowledges the past and the pain that comes with it, he also recognizes the need to keep moving forward and to push past the challenges life throws at him.
In the second verse, the lyrics "Yeah, I miss the way that this shit used to be, Fucking famous hoes in California, this shit new to me, They say that I changed since I got money, well that's news to me" suggest that while the singer has achieved a certain level of success and fame, he still misses the simplicity and authenticity of his past. He also acknowledges that people might see him differently now that he's got money, but he refuses to change who he is and remain true to himself.
Overall, "Fade Away" is a powerful testament to the struggles of growing up and overcoming adversity, while never losing sight of one's roots and staying true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm smokin' dope, it's to the face, I'm finna fade away
I'm smoking weed directly to my face and I'm getting high to the point that I'm fading away.
Remember juugin' on that block, that shit was day to day
I remember hustling every day on the block to make ends meet.
Though we won't never leave them trenches, don't you play with me
Even though we might not physically leave the place where we grew up, don't mess with me.
Feelings running deep, so I just pray and throw the pain away
I have a lot of emotions inside of me, so I just pray and try to get rid of the pain.
I'm a young nigga straight from the bottom
I come from a place where things were really difficult.
Won't be long 'til I get to the top
I have big dreams and I'm confident that I'll achieve them soon.
This for Smelly and E, I ain't never gonna stop
This is dedicated to my friends Smelly and E, and I'll never stop working hard for them.
I was juugin' and grindin' to get where I got
I hustled and worked really hard to get to where I am today.
At this point in my life I done seen me a lot
I've experienced a lot of things at this point in my life.
If you slackin', I'm workin', I'm takin' your spot
If you're not working as hard as me, I'm going to take your place.
All these VVS diamonds, I'm takin' your watch
I have expensive diamonds, and I might take your watch too.
I done been through so much, I ain't never tell cops
I've been through a lot, but I never told the police.
I'ma just work 'til I get me to drop
I'm going to keep working hard until I can't do it anymore.
Step out of line, we gon' wait for a time
If you cross me, we'll wait until the right moment to take action.
Bet you think you're so low, 'til you finna get popped
You might think you're safe, but something is about to happen to you.
Talkin' on Smelly, you finna get dropped
If you say anything bad about my friend Smelly, you might get hurt.
All my lil' shooters keep Glizzy, they flock
I have a group of friends who carry guns, and they all want to be with me.
I send the green, and they spinnin' your block
I give them money, and they go to your neighborhood to cause trouble.
Yeah, I miss the way that this shit used to be
I sometimes miss the way things were in the past.
Fucking famous hoes in California, this shit new to me
Having sex with famous women in California is something new to me.
They say that I changed since I got money, well that's news to me
People say that I've changed since I became rich, but I don't think so.
'Cause through all the bullshit that they threw
Despite all the negative things that people have said and done to me,
I still stayed true to me and that's truthfully
I've always stayed true to who I am, and that's the truth.
Through all the lies and the scrutiny
Despite all the lies and criticism that people have leveled at me,
Through all the times that they used to be
Despite all the tough times that I've been through,
Talkin' down on my name, now they wanna come around, but they ain't new to me
When people talked negatively about me in the past, they didn't want to associate with me, but now they do.
I used to think you was everything
I used to have a high opinion of you.
Now you not even cool to me
Now, I don't think you're cool at all.
And you cannot say that I didn't try to make time
Don't say that I didn't try to make time for you.
But I guess time away got you in your brain
I guess the time that we spent apart made you think differently about me.
Thinking about my mistakes
You're probably thinking about the times when I messed up.
I don't got the time to waste
I don't have the time or energy to waste on people who don't appreciate me.
This boy got a hit
This guy has a successful song or album.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Charlton Howard, Sety Abdelkader M'bemba, Tione Merritt, Zhu Alex Kai
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Tjay never forgets to mention smelly in all his songs. That’s real
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