Slow Fade

Ruth B.'s song 'Slow Fade' poignantly captures the gradual dissolution of a once-vibrant relationship. The lyrics paint a picture of two people who were once deeply connected, but now find themselves drifting apart. The opening lines, 'Late nights, are you sleepless too? / Wide awake in the starless blue,' set a melancholic tone, suggesting a shared sense of loneliness and insomnia. The imagery of 'starless blue' evokes a feeling of emptiness and loss, as if the light and warmth of their love have faded away.

The chorus, 'So I been waiting for that slow fade / Kinda hoping that you won't stay,' reveals a complex mix of emotions. On one hand, there's a desire for the relationship to end slowly and gently, avoiding the pain of a sudden breakup. On the other hand, there's a hope that the other person might leave, acknowledging that the love between them has lost its color and vibrancy. This duality reflects the internal conflict of wanting to hold on to the past while recognizing that it's time to move on.

Throughout the song, Ruth B. uses metaphors like 'We were built like concrete' and 'We found the end of the Moon and Sun' to illustrate the strength and eventual decline of the relationship. The line 'The light has disappeared / The dust has settled here' signifies the end of an era, yet there's still a lingering attachment, as expressed in 'But still I want you near.' The song concludes with a bittersweet acceptance of the end, wishing the best for the other person while acknowledging that it's time to let go. 'Slow Fade' is a heartfelt exploration of the complexities of love, loss, and the slow, painful process of moving on.