Fading Lights
Genesis
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Another time it might have been so different If only we could do it all again But now it's just another fading memory Out of focus, though the outline still remains Far away, away, fading distant lights Leaving us all behind, lost in a changing world And you know that these are the days of our lives remember Like the story that we wish was never ending We know sometime we must reach the final page Still we carry on just pretending That there'll always be another day to go Far away, away, fading distant lights Leaving us all behind, lost in a changing world And you know that these are the days of our lives remember Another chance hello, another goodbye And so many things we'll never see again Days of life that seemed so unimportant Seem to matter and to count much later on Far away, away, fading distant lights Leaving us all behind, lost in a changing world And you know that these are the days of our lives remember
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Written by: Anthony George Banks, Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford (gb)
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15 facts about this song
Band Formation"Fading Lights" is a song by Genesis, a British rock band formed in 1967 with Phil Collins joining as drummer in 1970.
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Album ReleaseThe song is from the band's fourteenth studio album, "We Can't Dance", released in 1991.
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Final Track"Fading Lights" is the last track on the "We Can't Dance" album and has often been interpreted as a farewell to the fans.
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Song LengthWith a running length of over 10 minutes, "Fading Lights" is one of the band's longest tracks.
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Members' ContributionThe band's chief members, Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford, were also the lyricists of "Fading Lights".
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Collins' Last AlbumThe "We Can't Dance" album was the last studio album featuring Phil Collins before he left the band in 1996.
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Unique SoundThe song is notable for its introspective lyrics and progressive composition, combining softer, melancholic sections with dramatic, instrumental sections.
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Lyrics’ ThemeThe song's lyrics deal with themes of loss and reflection, often interpreted as the band's reflection on their journey together.
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Live PerformancesDespite being less popular than other Genesis hits, this song was often included in their live performances, especially during their "We Can't Dance" tour.
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Score ComposerTony Banks, the band's keyboardist, was heavily responsible for the score and composition of "Fading Lights".
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ReceptionWhile the album "We Can't Dance" received a mixed reaction from music critics, passionate Genesis fans highly regard "Fading Lights" for its complex structure and deep lyrics.
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Phil Collins Solo CareerAfter the release of the album and departure from Genesis, Collins had a successful solo career, further emphasizing his significant contribution to "Fading Lights".
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Subsequent PerformancesFollowing Collins' departure, the band has performed this song live in subsequent tours, with new members sharing vocal duties.
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Genesis ReunionWhen Genesis briefly reunited with Phil Collins for their "Turn it on Again" tour in 2007, they did not include "Fading Lights" in their setlist.
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Musical StyleWith this song, Genesis returned to their progressive rock roots, which were largely absent from their music in the preceding decade.
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