Fade Away
Bruce Springsteen
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Oh Well now you say you've found another man Who does things to you that I can't And that no matter what I do it's all over now Between me and you girl But I can't believe what you say No I can't believe what you say 'Cause baby I don't want to fade away Oh I don't want to fade away Tell me what can I do what can I say 'Cause darlin' I don't want to fade away Well now you say that you've made up your mind It's been such a long, long time since it's been good with us And that somewhere back along the line you lost your love and I lost your trust Now rooms that once were so bright Are filled with the coming night, oh darlin' I don't want to fade away Oh I don't want to fade away Tell me what can I do what can I say 'Cause darlin' I don't want to fade away You say it's not easy for you And that you've been so lonely While other girls go out doing what they want to do You say that you miss the nights when we'd go out dancing The days when you and I walked as two Well girl, I miss them, too Oh I swear that I do Oh girl Now baby I don't want to be just another useless memory holding you tight Or just some other ghost out on the street to whom you stop and politely speak When you pass on by vanishing into the night Left to vanish into the night No baby I don't want to fade away Oh I don't want to fade away Tell me what can I do what can I say 'Cause darlin' I don't want to fade away Oh darlin', I don't want to fade away No, I don't want to fade away Tell me what can I do what can I say 'Cause darlin' I don't want to fade away Don't make me darlin' I don't want to fade away Don't make me darlin' No, I don't want to fade away I don't want to fade away I don't want to fade away
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10 facts about this song
Songwriting"Fade Away" was written by iconic American musician Bruce Springsteen.
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AlbumThe song is included as the tenth track on his fifth studio album, "The River," which was released in 1980.
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Billboard RankingDespite not being as successful as some of his other hits, "Fade Away" reached No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, showcasing its popularity when it was first released.
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Track Details"Fade Away" is one of the slower, more somber songs on "The River." At approximately 4 minutes and 46 seconds long, it's a blend of rock and pop sounds with touching lyrics about unrequited love and heartbreak.
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Song ThemeThe song has a recurring theme of fearing being forgotten or faded away in a lover's memory, a theme which is not uncommon in Springsteen's work.
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Outtakes"Fade Away" was one of the outtakes initially considered for the abandoned album "Bruce Springsteen: The Ties That Bind" before it was selected for inclusion in the double album, "The River."
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Live PerformancesThough initially regularly performed during the River Tour of 1980-1981, the song is now rarely played in concerts, reflecting Springsteen's preference for playing his more upbeat hits.
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CollaborationsDuring its recording, Springsteen was backed by the E Street Band, a group of musicians who have been his long-time collaborators.
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Related Work"Fade Away" bears thematic similarities to many other Springsteen songs, which often depict the struggles of down-on-their-luck, everyday characters.
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Critical PraiseCritics have often praised "Fade Away" for its emotional depth and Springsteen's effective use of a melancholic tone to convey poignant feelings of longing and loss.
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