Fade Away

Single, 2024

Recorded and Mixed by: Matthias Schilling at G7Studios Berlin
Extra recordings by Nick Napier at Noisy Rooms
Mastered by: Arran Dutt
Editing: Jack Byrne, Matthias Schilling, Nick Napier

Vocals, Synth, Percussion: Nick Napier
Drums, Percussion: Mischa Gorinskat
Bass: Julien Hoffmann
Guitar: Ada Ossmann
Piano: Nicholas Bamberger Backing Vocals: Dana Shanti, Aicha Ben Janet

Lyrics and Production by Nick Napier
Composition by Nick Napier and Ada Ossmann

Artwork by Hannah Brandt

Lyrics

Verse 1

It all came crashing down when I thought I could fly
Cause at the end of the day I’m still the same old guy

Looking around seeing faces so friendly
Frankly I’m sure they’re plotting against me
I was sowing new seeds
Getting back on my feet
But got smothered by a million pound cloud of concrete

Chorus

I keep painting pictures in grey
Don’t know anybody else who feels just like me
When I look outside the dirty window
It’s always a rainy day
Tell me should I stay
Or fade away

Verse 2

Let’s create new memories
Fast forward in time
Rushing for my destiny
But I promise I’ll be fine

Alway chasing a feeling seems like nothing to worry
I really need a break but my soul ’s in a hurry
From a tiny little puddle into a tidal wave
I’m ready to go down so here we go again

Chorus

I keep painting pictures in grey
Don’t know anybody else who feels just like me
When I look outside the dirty window
It’s always a rainy day
Tell me should I stay
Or fade away

Bridge

Again 5 AM staying up all night
Cheap thrills, dopamine, it’s gonna be alright
Same old game, what else can I say
Cause all my life I’ve been fading away