Fade
Fading Shadows: Embracing Life's Final Act with Sleater-Kinney
Lyrics
When the last strip of light is dimming
As daylight fades away
When the spotlight starts to fade
When the attention and focus diminishes
If there's no tomorrow
If there's no future
You better live
Make the most of the present
All of the roles that we played
All the different roles we've taken on
Hit your mark, push the walls, stretch the stage
Meeting expectations, breaking boundaries, expanding our capabilities
Oh, what a price that we paid
Acknowledging the sacrifices made
My dearest nightmare, my conscience, the end
Inner turmoil, the haunting of one's conscience, reaching the conclusion
Unbelievable masquerade
An astonishing performance, hiding true feelings or reality
Never revealing your truth
Never exposing the genuine self
Deeper inside that mask you made
Deeper within the facade created, losing authenticity
Losing the face of you
Losing one's true identity
Tell me what do you see in the last script
Questioning the meaning or purpose of the final act
Yeah it's a trip, what's it all for?
Reflecting on the journey, contemplating its significance
If we are truly dancing our swan song, darling
If this is the end of our performance, embrace it passionately
Shake it like never before
Express yourself vigorously in this concluding moment
All of the roles that we played
Reiteration of the various roles played
Hit your mark, push the walls, stretch the stage
Achieving objectives, breaking barriers, expanding horizons
Oh, what a price that we paid
Recognizing the sacrifices made
My dearest nightmare, my conscience, the end
Inner turmoil, the haunting of one's conscience, reaching the conclusion
Oh what a price that we paid
Highlighting the cost of these experiences
My dearest nightmare, my conscience, the end
Reiteration of inner conflict, haunting thoughts, reaching the end
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