In The Fade
Queens Of The Stone Age · Rated R [2000]
Calm and breathing, I'm leaving here tomorrow
They don't know, I never do you any good
Laughing is easy, I would if I could
Ain't no worry (?), just live 'til you die
I wanna drown with no-where to fall
Into the arms of someone
There's nothin' to say that I know
You live 'til you die
Live 'til you die, I know (3x)
Losin' all feelin' and I couldn't get away
Calm and breathing, disappearing in the fade
They don't know, I never do you any good
Stoppin' and stayin', I would if I could
Ain't no worry (?), just live til you die
I wanna drown with no-where to fall
Into the arms of someone
There's nothin' to say that I know
You live 'til you die
Live 'til you die, I know (3x)
In The Fade
In The Fade stands as a defining track from Queens of the Stone Age's early catalog, appearing on the 2000 compilation Rated R. This recording captures the band's signature desert rock aesthetic, blending heavy, distorted guitars with a driving, hypnotic rhythm that characterizes their sound during this formative period. The song showcases the group's ability to craft moody, atmospheric rock that balances aggression with a sense of melancholic detachment. As part of their developing discography, the track highlights the collaborative energy and sonic experimentation that would later define their major studio albums. It remains a compelling example of the band's evolution, offering listeners a glimpse into the raw, textured production that established their reputation in the alternative rock landscape.