Fade Away

Low Roar's 'Fade Away' delves into the transient and often monotonous nature of life. The song opens with a sense of endless repetition, capturing the feeling of being stuck in a loop where nothing seems to change. This sentiment is echoed in the lines 'Sometimes it feels / Like this is never ending,' which reflect a universal human experience of feeling trapped in routines and the passage of time. The lyrics suggest a resignation to this cycle, as seen in 'Fall in routines / Accept who you are,' indicating a surrender to the inevitability of life's patterns.

The song also touches on the theme of impermanence, with the repeated assertion that 'we all fade away.' This line serves as a poignant reminder of mortality and the fleeting nature of existence. The imagery of 'blood in the candle' and 'flickering flashing' evokes a sense of fragility and the transient beauty of life. The candle, a symbol of life, is both illuminating and burning out, highlighting the duality of existence—its brightness and its inevitable end.

In the latter part of the song, the lyrics 'People come and go / We try to suss out when / But that's how the story goes' emphasize the unpredictable nature of human relationships and the passage of time. The metaphor of floating 'like a feather / In a bed that never keeps you warm' suggests a sense of detachment and the inability to find lasting comfort or stability. This reinforces the song's overarching theme of life's ephemeral nature and the acceptance of its inherent uncertainties.