You say you love me
Well they feel like words to me
Well this just ain't workin'
Stop thinkin' you can run over me
I'm driftin', I'm settlin'
Off to a foreign place
If I can't see what's in front of me
It's a mystery, well then apparently
Things just ain't the same
And I'm ready for change
Go on, begone, bye bye, so long
Can't you see that you're
Fading, fading, fading, fa-a-a-a-away
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, boy you got me messed up
If you hit me back up, don't press your luck today, today
I'm blowing you away
Things just ain't the same
And I'm ready for change
Go on, begone, tah tah, so long
Can't you see that you're
Fading, fading, fading, fa-a-a-a-away
Away, away, away, away
I opened up my eyes, and I finally realized
Today, today, it's too late
You're fading away
So you turned into a ghost right in front of my eyes
Tell me what's a girl to do when she's crying inside
I'm about to go and say
I'm jumping off this train
Whether wrong or right, I'll be gone by night
Can't you see that you're
Fading, fading, fading, fa-a-a-a-away
Away, away, away, away
I opened up my eyes, and I finally realized
Today, today, it's too late
You're fading away
About This Song
"Fading" is a melancholic R&B ballad about the painful realization that a romantic relationship has lost its spark and authenticity. The song captures the emotional distance that grows when love becomes hollow words rather than genuine feeling, with Rihanna expressing frustration at being taken for granted and her partner's dismissive behavior. Musically, the track features a subdued, atmospheric production typical of the R&B sound on *Loud*, allowing Rihanna's vocals to convey both vulnerability and growing resolve. The central metaphor of "fading" powerfully illustrates how relationships can gradually dissolve rather than end abruptly, making the song relatable to anyone who has watched love slowly slip away. The track stands out for its honest portrayal of that pivotal moment when someone decides they're "ready for change" and finds the strength to let go of what's no longer working.
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