Beauty Fades
Rachael Sage · Public Record [2003]
Then what have you got left
Fatal mistake,
Let your surface be your compass
'cause it will lie
Then all those secrets that you've kept
will make you cry
without a lover to confide
Don't you know I could love you beautiful
Then you would have
A landing pad upon my soul
Don't you know I could I love you beautiful
Like a gypsy I'd
follow thee across the open-road
The great parade
They all have a centerpiece
Floating through space
A glamour-girl up on a stage
a see of reeds
and it's so hard not to believe
you're somebody
with all those roses at your feet
Don't you know I could love you beautiful
Then you would have
A landing pad upon my soul
Don't you know I could I love you beautiful
Like a gypsy I'd
follow thee across the open-road
If you should find a loyal love
You should serve it faithfully
You should always be at its command
So tell me what to say to do to feel
Oh and to try to be,
If I think about it long enough maybe I can
Don't you know I could love you beautiful
Then you would have
no other need for voiceless vanity
Don't you see I could love you beautifully
Like a gypsy I would
Follow thee across the open-road
Beauty Fades
Rachael Sage's 'Beauty Fades' stands as a poignant song within her 2003 album, Public Record. Emerging from a period of significant artistic development, the track showcases Sage's signature blend of introspective songwriting and emotive vocal delivery. As part of a discography that includes earlier works like Smashing the Serene, this recording highlights her evolution as a singer-songwriter capable of navigating complex emotional landscapes. The song contributes to a broader body of work characterized by thoughtful lyricism and dynamic musical arrangements. Listeners familiar with her catalogue will recognize the depth and maturity present in this composition, which solidifies her reputation for crafting resonant, enduring music that connects deeply with audiences through its honest exploration of human experience.