Story Behind The Song
What makes a legend & what intrigues us to hold onto them?
Song Description
Singer goes on a pilgrimage to places associated with Elvis Presley, James Dean, John Lennon, Marilyn Monroe & Janis Joplin, contemplates life/death; whether they thought their fame was fleeting or if they knew they were to become legends
| Song Length |
4:34 |
Genre |
Country - Alternative, Folk - Country |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Peaceful |
Subject |
Stardom, History, Past |
| Similar Artists |
Lucinda Williams, Jewel |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I?LL FADE AWAY
Took a train to Memphis on a Sunday morn?
Stopped off at Graceland, been there twice before
passed by the Lisa Marie and I opened up the door
He said: They all come to visit me, whatever for?
Because I?ll fade away
I?ll fade away
I?ll fade away
One day
Went home for Christmas, some Indiana town
Detoured to Fairmount, his old stompin? ground
Drove past the farm, an? I fell to my knees
At his lipstick-stained headstone
He said: Good things come in three?s
But I?ll fade away
I?ll fade away
I?ll fade away
One day
New Year?s in New York, off with some friends
Trip to the Upper West Side, that?s where the journey ends
Stood in front of the Dakota
Heartbeat like a drum
He said: I may be a dreamer, but I?m not the only one
Y?know that I?ll fade away
I?ll fade away
I?ll fade away
One day
Flew back to Hollywood, Lord knows why
Actors all runnin? scared, ?cuz their pilots wouldn?t fly
Roosevelt to Roosevelt, kiss Marilyn goodbye
Then the Highland Gardens Hotel
Where Janis said good night, and she said:
I?ll fade away
I?ll fade away
I?ll fade away
One day
copyright 2003 Courtney Leigh Heins