IT'S ALL FADING TO BLACK
Xxxtentacion [feat. blink-182] Lyrics


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Oh, oh
I won't let it control me
I won't let it control me

And memories from the past
It's all fading to black
She started turnin' around
I won't let her control me
No, I won't let her control me
And memories from the past
It's all fading to black
She started turnin' around
And I won't let her control me
No, I won't let her control me

Now I'm just a ghost in my own life
So make the most of this goodbye
Do you still dream about me late at night?
Or are you out there livin' better times?
You know it's killin' me to let go
I see your face but it's someone I don't know
Everything was perfect just an hour ago
Will you remember me tomorrow?

And memories from the past
It's all fading to black
She started turnin' around
I won't let it control me
And I won't let it control me

And memories from the past
It's all fading to black
She started turnin' around




And I won't let it control me
Oh, I won't let it control me

Overall Meaning

In the song IT'S ALL FADING TO BLACK by blink-182 featuring XXXTENTACION, the lyrics revolve around the theme of letting go of the past and moving on. The opening lines "I won't let it control me" emphasizes the need to take control of one's present and future rather than being consumed by the past. The chorus "And memories from the past, it's all fading to black" signifies the gradual fade of past memories and the acceptance and detachment that come with it. Thus, when "she started turnin' around," the singer is firm in their resolve not to let the past control them.


In the second part of the song, XXXTENTACION sings about being a ghost in his own life, implying that he feels disconnected from his present reality due to his fixation on the past. The lines "Do you still dream about me late at night? Or are you out there livin' better times?" suggest that the singer is wondering if their former lover is still affected by their past relationship or has moved on. The lines "Will you remember me tomorrow?" reveal the singer's fear of being forgotten and the struggle to let go completely. Overall, the lyrics of the song highlight the difficulty of moving on and the importance of taking control of one's present.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, oh
The singer expresses an emotion of surprise or realization.


I won't let it control me
The singer refuses to allow something to have power over them.


I won't let it control me
The singer reiterates their determination to not be controlled by something.


And memories from the past
The singer's thoughts turn to past experiences.


It's all fading to black
Those memories are losing their vividness and are becoming less clear.


She started turnin' around
A person in the singer's life is changing their attitude or behavior.


I won't let her control me
The singer refuses to let this person have power over them.


No, I won't let her control me
The singer emphasizes their determination to not be controlled by this person.


Now I'm just a ghost in my own life
The singer feels disconnected from their own existence.


So make the most of this goodbye
The singer urges the listener to make the most of their parting.


Do you still dream about me late at night?
The singer wonders if the listener still thinks of them.


Or are you out there livin' better times?
The singer wonders if the listener is living a happier life without them.


You know it's killin' me to let go
The singer acknowledges the difficulty of moving on.


I see your face but it's someone I don't know
The singer no longer recognizes the person they once knew.


Everything was perfect just an hour ago
The singer thinks back to a recent time when things were going well.


Will you remember me tomorrow?
The singer wonders if they will be remembered by the listener.


And memories from the past
The singer is still thinking of past experiences.


It's all fading to black
Those memories are becoming less clear and vivid.


She started turnin' around
The person in the singer's life is still changing.


I won't let it control me
The singer emphasizes their determination to not be controlled by anything.


And I won't let it control me
The singer restates their determination to not be controlled.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jahseh Onfroy, Johnathan Cunningham, Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@potcylinder5820

Lyics:
I won't let it control me
I won't let it control me
And memories from the past
It's all fading to black
She started turnin' around
I won't let it control me
I won't let it control me
And memories from the past
It's all fading to black
She started turnin' around
I won't let it control me
I won't let it control me
Now I'm just a ghost in my own life
So make the most of this goodbye
Do you still dream about me late at night
Or are you out there livin' better times?
You know it's killin' me to let go
I see your face, but it's someone I don't know
Everything was perfect just an hour ago
Will you remember me tomorrow?
And memories from the past
It's all fading to black
She started turnin' around
I won't let it control me
I won't let it control me
And memories from the past
It's all fading to black
She started turnin' around
I won't let it control me
I won't let it control me

hope I convenience you and saved a google click.
if you're still listening to this... after all these years later, thank you.



@alexsantiago4428

Oh, oh
I won't let it control me
I won't let it control me

The memories from the past
It's all fading to black
She started turnin' around
And I won't let her control me
No, I won't let her control me
The memories from the past
It's all fading to black
She started turnin' around
And I won't let her control me
No, I won't let her control me

Now I'm just a ghost in my own life
So make the most of this goodbye
Do you still dream about me late at night
Or are you out there livin' better times?
You know it's killin' me to let go
I see your face, but it's someone I don't know
Everything was perfect just an hour ago
Will you remember me tomorrow?

And memories from the past
It's all fading to black
She started turnin' around
I won't let it control me
I won't let it control me

And memories from the past
It's all fading to black
She started turnin' around
I won't let it control me
Oh, I won't let it control me



@TheGroovyGuitarDude

For anyone who wants to play this on guitar, here's how :)

- Standard Tuning - No Capo -

- Chords & Strum Pattern Repeated Through Entire Song -
C, C/B, Am, C/B

For each chord, strum: Down (x16)

Repeat through the whole song!

Hope this helps out! If you get stuck or need a little extra help, I just posted a video lesson for this on my channel :)



@lechuga8204

[XXXTENTACION:]
Oh, oh
And memories from the past
It's all fading to black
She started turnin' around
I won't let it control me
And memories from the past
It's all fading to black
She started turnin' around
I won't let it control me
I won't let it control me

And memories from the past
It's all fading to black
She started turnin' around
And I won't let it control me
And I won't let it control me

[Blink-182:]
Now I'm just a ghost in my own life
So make the most of this goodbye
Do you still dream about me late at night?
Or are you out there livin' better times?
You know it's killin' me to let go
I see your face but it's someone I don't know
Everything was perfect just an hour ago
Will you remember me tomorrow?

[XXXTENTACION:]
And memories from the past
It's all fading to black
She started turnin' around
I won't let it control me
And I won't let it control me

And memories from the past
It's all fading to black
She started turnin' around
I won't let it control me
Oh, I won't let it control me



@Ith4qu4

the song hits different when you lost someone close
(my brother)
Now I'm just a ghost in my own life
So make the most of this goodbye
Do you still dream about me late at night?
Or are you out there livin' better times?
(me)
You know it's killin' me to let go
I see your face but it's someone I don't know
Everything was perfect just an hour ago
(my brother)
Will you remember me tomorrow?
rip 2003-2019 miss you Z🧡🧡



@floxk7079

[Intro: XXXTENTACION]
Oh, oh
I won't let it control me
I won't let it control me

[Chorus: XXXTENTACION]
The memories from the past
It's all fading to black
She started turnin' around
And I won't let her control me
No, I won't let her control me
The memories from the past
It's all fading to black
She started turnin' around
And I won't let her control me
No, I won't let her control me

[Verse: Mark Hoppus]
Now I'm just a ghost in my own life
So make the most of this goodbye
Do you still dream about me late at night
Or are you out there livin' better times?
You know it's killin' me to let go
I see your face, but it's someone I don't know
Everything was perfect just an hour ago
Will you remember me tomorrow?

[Chorus: XXXTENTACION]
And memories from the past
It's all fading to black
She started turnin' around
I won't let it control me
I won't let it control me

[Instrumental Solo: Travis Barker & Matt Skiba]

[Chorus: XXXTENTACION]
And memories from the past
It's all fading to black
She started turnin' around
I won't let it control me
Oh, I won't let it control me



All comments from YouTube:

@kuriso

this song literally has the vibe of a ending, makes me sad

@BadKD

That’s why it’s the outro of the album

@MajinTaolf

It’s all fading to black…

@TroopeRVids

I think "what are you so afraid of" is the real goodbye song

@noctalia.

It is the ending

@Hermes8A8A

an ending
Not "a ending"

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@hey8985

Scenarios where I want this song to be played at:
-The end of the X documentary
-When I finally find success in my life
-When I grow up and finally feel content with myself as a changed person
-Right before I die. I want to sing this before I die.
-My funeral
Thank you Jahseh, for everything. <3

@amaro324

You understood everything.

@haieden6704

Fuck yeah bro eskitit

@ryanwilson9319

Yoooo same

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