Fade Away
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When I'm alone I find I fade away
In a thought I finally found
I figured out I'm still the same
Got lost in doubt
My mind's playing games
Do it all over again
I can't do it all again
When I'm alone I find I fade away
In a thought I finally found
I figured out I'm still the same
Got lost in doubt
My mind's playing games
Do it all over again
I can't do it all again
I always try
To say goodbye
But I can't
Seem to shake this
When I'm alone I find I fade away
Got lost in doubt
I'm playing games
When I'm alone I find I fade away
Got lost in doubt
When I'm alone I find I fade away
In a thought I finally found
I figured out I'm still the same
Got lost in doubt
My mind's playing games
Do it all over again
I can't do it all again
When I'm alone I find I fade away
In a thought I finally found
I figured out I'm still the same
Got lost in doubt
My mind's playing games
Do it all over again
I can't do it all again
Deep dive in the darkness
Do demons ever do to sleep
I feel them keeping me awake
See them sip my soul with tea
Sweet sugar-filled palm trees
Memories I can't keep
Brittle bones in my back crack and break
As a black smoke start to creep
And I don't really mind when the time slips away
Finna find myself in the mirror somehow someday
Holding out for change
Is about as pointless of a game that I could play
When I'm alone I find I fade away
In a thought I finally found
I figured out I'm still the same
Got lost in doubt
My mind's playing games
Do it all over again
I can't do it all again
When I'm alone I find I fade away
In a thought I finally found
I figured out I'm still the same
Got lost in doubt
My mind's playing games




Do it all over again
I can't do it all again

Overall Meaning

In "Fade Away," not.me sings about the feeling of fading away when alone with one's thoughts. The first verse begins with the repetition of the line "When I'm alone I find I fade away," as the singer reflects that they are still the same after some contemplation. However, doubts start to creep in, and the mind begins to play games, causing the singer to feel lost and unable to repeat the same cycle again. The chorus repeats the same lines, emphasizing the sense of loneliness and confusion that comes with being left alone with one's thoughts.


The second verse of "Fade Away" delves deeper into the darkness within the singer's mind. The lines "Do demons ever do to sleep/ I feel them keeping me awake" suggest the presence of tormented thoughts that never rest. Memories become unbearable, causing the singer's bones to crack and break as black smoke creeps in. The preoccupation with time slipping away is also highlighted, as the singer hopes to find themselves someday, but holding out for change seems like a pointless game to play.


Despite the darkness of the lyrics, "Fade Away" ends on a somewhat hopeful note, as the singer comes to terms with their inner struggles. By admitting "I figured out I'm still the same," they acknowledge that this is an ongoing process, but one that they will continue to confront.


Line by Line Meaning

When I'm alone I find I fade away
The singer feels like they disappear when they are by themselves


In a thought I finally found
The singer has discovered something important while thinking


I figured out I'm still the same
The singer realizes they haven't changed despite their efforts


Got lost in doubt
The artist is unsure of themselves and their abilities


My mind's playing games
The artist's thoughts and emotions are causing them confusion


Do it all over again
The singer has been through this process before


I can't do it all again
The singer is tired of going through the same thing over and over


I always try
The artist consistently attempts to change


To say goodbye
The artist wants to move on from their current situation


But I can't
The artist is unable to let go of their struggles


Seem to shake this
The singer can't seem to get rid of their negative feelings


Deep dive in the darkness
The artist is exploring their dark thoughts and emotions


Do demons ever do to sleep
The singer wonders if their inner demons will ever leave them alone


I feel them keeping me awake
The singer's struggles are preventing them from resting


See them sip my soul with tea
The singer feels like their negative thoughts are draining their energy


Sweet sugar-filled palm trees
The artist remembers happier times, but can't relive them


Memories I can't keep
The artist is having trouble holding onto positive memories


Brittle bones in my back crack and break
The singer feels physically and emotionally drained


As a black smoke start to creep
The singer feels like their negative thoughts are taking over


And I don't really mind when the time slips away
The artist isn't concerned with the passage of time


Finna find myself in the mirror somehow someday
The artist hopes to find peace and clarity in the future


Holding out for change
The artist wants things to be different


Is about as pointless of a game that I could play
The singer feels like trying to change is futile




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Emily DesJardins, Matthias Embry, Nathan Zak

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