Song Description

Contemporary folk-rock in the style of Mary-Chapin Carpenter; song about two lovers ending their relationship and aiming for the softest landing possible.

Lyrics

FIRST TO FADE AWAY

Let?s not talk anymore tonight
Let?s just close our eyes and pray
For peaceful oblivion
And dream of days that don?t bruise you
And lovers that won?t use you
Not the heartache we?ve both been givin?

And please don?t tell me
It?s time to say goodbye
?Cause it?s been a long, hard day
And I?d rather not cry
Not now, not yet
I?d just as soon forget and fall fast asleep
Slip into the gray
Let me be the first to fade away

Let?s not hurt anymore tonight
Let?s put down the gloves and fight
For some understanding
?Cause we both know what?s ?round the bend
By now it?s hopeless to defend
But we can try for a softer landing

So, please don?t tell me
It?s time to say goodbye
?Cause it?s been a long, hard day
And I?d rather not cry
Just now, just yet
Just one more cigarette before you leave
Baby, it?s okay
You can be the first to fade away