Fade (feat. Ty Dolla $ign & Post Malone)

Kanye West's 'Fade' featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Post Malone is a track that delves into the transient nature of feelings, fame, and the self. The song's repetitive chorus, 'I feel it's fadin',' captures a sense of something slipping away, whether it's love, self-awareness, or perhaps the high from a substance. The lyrics suggest a struggle with the ephemeral nature of these experiences and a desire to hold onto them, even as they inevitably dissipate.

The verses of the song contribute to this theme of impermanence. Kanye's lines, 'Roll up, roll up; hold up, hold up; po' up, po' up,' could be interpreted as an attempt to prolong or recapture a fleeting moment of pleasure or escape. The inclusion of 'I'ma rock the boat, work the middle 'til it hurt a little' implies a willingness to push boundaries or endure pain for the sake of experiencing something deeply. The song's structure, with its looping and fading elements, mirrors the lyrical content, creating a feeling of cyclical attempts to grasp the ungraspable.

The contributions from Ty Dolla $ign, Post Malone, and the sample from Rare Earth's 'I Know I'm Losing You' add layers to the song's exploration of fading sensations. The lyrics 'I think I think too much' and 'Your love is fadin'' suggest an internal conflict and the loss of a romantic connection. Meanwhile, Post Malone's verse touches on the loneliness that can accompany success ('whole world on my dick') and the need for genuine connection. The song ultimately leaves listeners with a haunting sense of the transient nature of life's highs and the human condition.