Fade Away
First recorded: 5 May 1992 — Oasis at The Hurricane Club, Oldham, GB
Most recent: 23 Nov 2025 — Oasis at MorumBIS, Sao Paulo, Brazil
By artist
| Artist | Plays | Gigs |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis | 169 | 169 |
| Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds | 87 | 87 |
| Liam Gallagher | 25 | 25 |
Quick facts
- Artist
- Oasis
- Release
- The Masterplan
- Release year
- 1998
- Lyrics
- Available
- Recorded live plays
- 281 across 281 gigs
Lyrics
When I was young, I thought I had my own key
I knew exactly what I wanted to be
Now I'm sure
You've boarded up every door
Lived in a bubble days were never ending
Was not concerned about what life was sending
Fantasy was real
Now I know much about the way I feel
I'll paint you the picture
'Cause I don't think you live 'round here no more
I've never even seen the key to the door
We only get what we will settle for
While we're living
The dreams we have as children fade away
While we're living
The dreams we have as children fade away
While we're living
The dreams we have as children fade away
While we're living
The dreams we have as children fade away, away, away
They fade away, away, away
Now my life has turned another corner
I think it's only best that I should warn you
Dream it while you can
Maybe someday I'll make you understand
I'll paint you the picture
'Cause I don't think you live 'round here no more
I've never even seen the key to the door
We only get what we will settle for
While we're living
The dreams we have as children fade away
While we're living
The dreams we have as children fade away
While we're living
The dreams we have as children fade away
While we're living
The dreams we have as children fade away, away, away
They fade away, away, away
They fade away, away, away
Fade away, away, away
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Notes
"Fade Away" is an iconic B-side from **Oasis** that captures the essence of lost childhood dreams and the passage of time. Written by **Noel Gallagher**, the song was initially released as a B-side to the single **"Cigarettes & Alcohol"** in 1994. Its poignant lyrics reflect on the innocence of youth and the disillusionment that often follows as people grow older. Despite being a B-side, "Fade Away" has gained popularity for its raw energy and emotional resonance, making it a fan favorite that was also included on the compilation album *The Masterplan* (1998).