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Fade Lyrics by Staind

Break the Cycle

2001

[Verse 1]
I try to breathe
Memories overtaking me
I try to face them but
The thought is too much to conceive

[Pre-Chorus]
I only know that I can change
Everything else just stays the same
So now I step out of the darkness
That my life became 'cause

[Chorus]
I just needed someone to talk to
You were just too busy with yourself
You were never there for me to
Express how I felt, I just stuffed it down
Now I'm older and I feel like
I could let some of this anger fade
But it seems the surface I am scratching
Is the bed that I have made

[Verse 2]
So where were you?
When all this I was going through
You never took the time
To ask me just what you could do

[Pre-Chorus]
I only know that I can change
Everything else just stays the same
So now I step out of the darkness
That my life became cause

[Chorus]
I just needed someone to talk to
You were just too busy with yourself
You were never there for me to
Express how I felt, I just stuffed it down
Now I'm older and I feel like
I could let some of this anger fade
But it seems the surface I am scratching
Is the bed that I have made

[Bridge]
Oh, I never meant to fade
Away
I never meant to fade

[Chorus]
I just needed someone to talk to
You were just too busy with yourself
You were never there for me to
Express how I felt, I just stuffed it down
Now I'm older and I feel like
I could let some of this anger fade
But it seems the surface I am scratching
Is the bed that I have made

[Outro]
I try to breathe...
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About “Fade” by Staind

Read the complete lyrics to "Fade" by Staind from the album "Break the Cycle" in 2001. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Alternative Metal, Nu-Metal, Rock.

"Fade" is performed by Staind. from the album "Break the Cycle" in 2001 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Fade", explore more songs by Staind using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Fade" is credited to Staind. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Fade" appears on "Break the Cycle" in 2001.

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