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Fading Fast - Single

by Pete Droge

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about

A MESSAGE FROM PETE:
I’ve had chronic fatigue since 2015. I'm happy to report that my energy is improving. And while I'm still not 100%, I'm super grateful for the energy I do have. Lately, I've been feeling well enough to begin a slow and steady return to my music career.

"Fading Fast" was made in collaboration with my "All-L.A. Band." (See credits.) For a deep dive check out these posts from my Substack, Love Songs Etc.

BEHIND THE LYRICS:
petedroge.substack.com/p/fading-fast-02

FROM THE SKETCHBOOK:
petedroge.substack.com/p/fading-fast-03

ON THE RECORD:
petedroge.substack.com/p/fading-fast-04-on-the-record

Next, my attention will be turned to The Droge & Summers Blend project. Stay tuned for that.

Thanks for listening,

Pete Droge
Vashon Island, WA
Winter 2023

lyrics

LYRICS:
Pulling out of Omaha
Riding on the bookmobile
Fingers on an old guitar
Trying to find a feel
Lord, I just can't sleep tonight
Not when we're moving this fast
Trying to occupy my mind
Watching the cornfields pass

CHORUS
Though it's plain to see
What's in front of me
Though I know it's real
I'm never gonna feel it all the way
It's always time to go
Another town, another show
Waiting down this dark, empty road
Out where nothing lasts
Everything is fading fast

Spent the night in Chi-Town
Drinking with Intemperate Sons
Every time my glass was down
They said, "Bring him another one!"
Somebody wanted my autograph
As I stumbled from the hotel bar
Man, all I could do was laugh
And wonder how'd I get this far?

CHORUS

BRIDGE
All the songs I never play
All the words I never say
I just can’t stand to say goodbye
So I’ll see you down the line

Standing at the truck stop
Shivering at the payphone wall
My manger says that my single's been dropped
And my sales are beginning to stall
They want me to do more interviews
I say, "Please! My voice is shot
I'm trying to save it for the show tonight
Cuz that's the only thrill I got"

CHORUS

credits

released February 3, 2023
CREDITS:

Fading Fast
Written by Pete Droge
Published by Puzzle Tree Music (ASCAP)

Produced & Engineered by Paul Bryan & Pete Droge
Mixed by Paul Bryan
Mastered by Dave Cooley

Pete Droge: Vocals & Guitars
Jay Bellerose: Drums & Percussion
Paul Bryan: Bass & Mellotron
Lee Pardini: Electric Piano

Special Thanks to Elaine Summers
Cover Photo by John Jeffcoat
Graphic Design by Lance Alton Troxel

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