Fade Away
Oasis · The Masterplan
I thought I had my own key
I knew exactly what I wanted to be
Now I'm sure
You've boarded up every door
Lived in a bubble
Days were never ending
Was not concerned
About what life was sending
Fantasy was real
Now I know much
About the way I feel
I'll paint you the picture
'Cause I don't think you live round here no more
I've never even seen
The key to the door
We only get what we will settle for
While we're living
The dreams we have as children
Fade away
While we're living
The dreams we have as children
Fade away
While we're living
The dreams we have as children
Fade away
While we're living
The dreams we have as children
Fade away, away, away
They fade away, away, away
Now my life has turned
Another corner
I think it's only best
That I should warn you
Dream it while you can
Maybe someday I'll make you understand
I'll paint you the picture
'Cause I don't think you live round here no more
I've never even seen
The key to the door
We only get what we will settle for
While we're living
The dreams we have as children
Fade away
While we're living
The dreams we have as children
Fade away
While we're living
The dreams we have as children
Fade away
While we're living
The dreams we have as children
Fade away, away, away
They fade away, away, away
They fade away, away, away
They fade away, away, away
Fade Away - Oasis
Released on the 1998 album The Masterplan, 'Fade Away' stands as a pivotal track in the post-Britpop era for Oasis. Following the departure of guitarist Liam Gallagher, the song features lead vocals from Noel Gallagher and showcases a distinct shift in the band's sonic direction, characterized by a more polished, radio-friendly production style compared to their earlier work. The track serves as a reflective commentary on the passage of time and the inevitable fading of youth, themes that resonated deeply with the band's fanbase during a period of significant transition. Its inclusion on The Masterplan highlights the group's continued relevance and ability to craft anthemic pop-rock songs that bridged the gap between their legendary past and their evolving present.