Faded – English Lyrics

• By: Alan Walker

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a captivating journey with Alan Walker's "Faded" to explore the English language through its haunting melodies and evocative lyrics. This EDM sensation, renowned for its global appeal and profound emotional depth, offers a unique opportunity to grasp poetic expressions of loss and longing. With its clear, yet atmospheric vocals, "Faded" encourages listeners to delve into phrases like "Where are you now?" and "So lost, I'm faded," making it an ideal song for enhancing English comprehension and appreciating how music conveys complex emotions.

[English]

You were the shadow to my light, did you feel us?

Another star, you fade away

Afraid our aim is out of sight, wanna see us

Alight

Where are you now?

Where are you now?

Where are you now?

Was it all in my fantasy?

Where are you now?

Were you only imaginary?

Where are you now?

Atlantis

Under the sea, under the sea

Where are you now?

Another dream

The monster's running wild inside of me

I'm faded

I'm faded

So lost, I'm faded

I'm faded

So lost, I'm faded

These shallow waters never met what I needed

I'm letting go, a deeper dive

Eternal silence of the sea, I'm breathing

Alive

Where are you now?

Where are you now?

Under the bright but faded lights

You set my heart on fire

Where are you now?

Where are you now?

...

Where are you now?

Atlantis

Under the sea, under the sea

Where are you now?

Another dream

The monster's running wild inside of me

I'm faded

I'm faded

So lost, I'm faded

I'm faded

So lost, I'm faded

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
fade /feɪd/ A2	verb - to gradually disappear or become less clear
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
lost /lɔːst/ A1	adjective - unable to find one's way or be found
bright /braɪt/ A2	adjective - giving off a lot of light
faded /ˈfeɪdɪd/ A2	adjective - having lost brightness or color
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - brightness from the sun, lamp, etc.
shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ A2	noun - a dark area where light does not reach
fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ B1	noun - imagination or a fanciful dream
imaginary /ɪˈmædʒɪˌnɛri/ B1	adjective - existing only in the imagination
monster /ˈmɑːnstər/ A2	noun - a large, ugly, and frightening creature
shallow /ˈʃæloʊ/ A2	adjective - not deep
eternal /ɪˈtɜːrnal/ B1	adjective - lasting forever
silence /ˈsaɪləns/ A2	noun - complete quietness
alive /əˈlaɪv/ A1	adjective - living; not dead
Atlantis /ætˈlæntɪs/ B2	noun - a legendary island said to have sunk into the sea

Key Grammar Structures

• You were the shadow to my light, did you feel us?

  ➔ Past Simple & Tag Question

  ➔ The sentence uses the Past Simple ("were") to describe a past state. The tag question ("did you feel us?") seeks confirmation from the listener. It's formed with 'did' + subject + base verb.

• Afraid our aim is out of sight, wanna see us alight

  ➔ Adjective Clause & Informal 'wanna'

  ➔ "Afraid our aim is out of sight" is an adjective clause modifying an implied subject (we). 'Wanna' is a contraction of 'want to', used in informal speech.

• Was it all in my fantasy?

  ➔ Inversion & Past Simple

  ➔ The sentence uses inversion for emphasis. Instead of 'It was all in my fantasy?', the question starts with the verb 'Was'. This is a common stylistic device.

• The monster's running wild inside of me

  ➔ Possessive 's & Present Continuous

  ➔ The possessive 's shows ownership ('monster's' - the monster's action). 'Running' is part of the Present Continuous tense, describing an action happening now.

• I'm letting go, a deeper dive

  ➔ Present Continuous for Intentions & Gerund as Object

  ➔ 'I'm letting go' uses the Present Continuous to express a deliberate intention. 'A deeper dive' functions as a noun phrase, with 'dive' acting as a gerund (verb acting as a noun).