Fading Flame
Alex Wilson
Description
A heart-wrenching country ballad about the slow decline of a relationship. 'Fading Flame' features soft acoustic guitar, gentle strings, and emotional male vocals, capturing the bittersweet realization that love is slipping away. The song builds from quiet introspection to a powerful, yet restrained, chorus, emphasizing the difficulty of admitting the truth.
Lyrics
[Verse 1] The coffee’s cold But I don't complain Your voice is soft But it don’t feel the same I trace the cracks in the kitchen floor Hoping you don’t see what I can’t ignore [Prechorus] Your eyes still shine But they don’t reach me Your laugh still rings But it don’t teach me [Chorus] The flame is fading But I can’t say it The words are heavy So I just delay it I hold your hand But I’m losing the grip Love's a sinking ship Love's a sinking ship [Verse 2] The sunset’s gold But it don’t feel warm The sky’s on fire But we’ve lost the storm I bite my tongue Taste the bitter truth You deserve more than a love untrue [Prechorus] Your heart still beats But I don’t hear it Your touch still lingers But I don’t feel it [Chorus] The flame is fading But I can’t say it The words are heavy So I just delay it I hold your hand But I’m losing the grip Love's a sinking ship Love's a sinking ship [Bridge] We built a world On promises we made Now silence screams Where laughter used to play I know it's time To face what we've become But tearing us apart, Feels like the damage is already done. [Chorus] The flame is fading But I can’t say it The words are heavy So I just delay it I hold your hand But I’m losing the grip Love's a sinking ship Love's a sinking ship [Outro] Sinking ship... Fading flame... We're both to blame...