Fading

Rihanna · Loud [2010]

You say, you love me

But they feel, like words to me

Well this just, ain't working

Stop thinking, you can run over me

Drifting, settling, off to, a foreign place

If I can't see, what's in front of me

It's a mystery, well then apparently



[Chorus]

Things just ain't the same

And I'm ready for change

Go on, be gone, bye bye, so long

Can't you see that you're fading, fading, fading, fa-a-a-a-ding

Away, away, away, away

I opened up my eyes

And I finally realized

Today, today, it's too late

You're fading away



Put a sock in it

Just stop running your mouth

Got my mind made up

I ain't coming back again

No way, no way, no way, no way

Cause I'm so fed up

You got me messed up

If we hooking back up

Don't pressure love today, today

I'm blowing you away



[Chorus]

Things just ain't the same

And I'm ready for change

Go on, be gone, ta ta, so long

Can't you see that you're fading, fading, fading, fa-a-a-a-ding

Away, away, away, away

I opened up my eyes

And I finally realized

Today, today, it's too late

You're fading away



Saw you turning into a ghost ride in front of my eyes

Tell me what's a girl to do when she's crying inside?

I'm about to go insane

I'm jumping off this train

Whether wrong or right

I'll be gone by night



[Chorus]

Can't you see that you're fading, fading, fading, fa-a-a-a-ding

Away, away, away, away

I opened up my eyes

And I finally realized

Today, today, it's too late

You're fading away

About Fading

"Fading" is a standout track from Rihanna's 2010 album *Loud*, showcasing her evolution as a pop artist who blends R&B sensibilities with electronic production. Released during a pivotal era for her career, the song features a minimalist yet atmospheric production style that highlights her vocal delivery and lyrical themes of emotional detachment and moving on from a relationship. As part of the *Loud* catalogue, it reflects the album's signature sound, characterized by crisp beats and introspective lyrics that resonated with a global audience. The track stands as a testament to Rihanna's ability to craft memorable pop moments that balance personal vulnerability with polished studio craftsmanship, solidifying her status as a dominant force in contemporary music.