In cold pouring rain You've walked on endless paths To wash away old stains But they will still belong to the aftermath Now fireworks shine bright So sing along and cheer! Just like a starry night But they won't guide your steps though the sight is clear Most days you feel all alone So you, trade yourself for admiration You gotta fade in and fade out oh In sparkling halls of gold You dance with paper shields Get fame for friends you sold And you, bow for the wind like the wheat in fields Life slowly falls apart You see your mother's face You feel her pounding heart And you, call for her name to ascend with grace Most days you feel all alone So you, kill yourself for recognition You gotta fade in and fade out oh You forgot to take it slow And you, fantasise a crucifixion You gotta fade in and fade out oh Yeah I know, we all try too much, too fast now We lose control You should know, I'll be here waiting for you When you've lost your soul, your soul Most days you feel all alone But you are, not the only deviation You gotta fade in fade out oh You forget to take it slow Yeah you are, children of your generation You gotta fade in fade out oh You gotta take it slow You gotta fade in fade out oh You gotta take it slow You gotta fade in fade out oh You gotta take it slow