·June 22, 2024·2 min read

‘As We Fade Out’ by Jolec is a Moving Indie-Pop Ballad About Love

‘As We Fade Out’ by Jolec and Jonna Molina is a soft, emotionally charged indie-pop ballad that reaffirms two people’s commitment to eachother. This while acknowledging the ephemeral nature of their bond and slowly saying goodbye.

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“As We Fade Out…”

The song’s swelling strings and piano, soft guitars and thrumming percussion build its emotion in a subtle way. Jolec and Jonna Molina delivery moving vocal performances as they describe what they would like to do and say for the other.

‘As We Fade Out’ is tinged with grief as the first verse explores what the singer, Jolec would have done if they could “…turn the clock back in reverse…”. They muse that they would, “…give you red roses…”, or in essence do more.

“…We’ll fade out…and we’ll say goodbye…”.

The second verse holds as space of comfort while Molina sings, “…when you’re feeling tired, I’ll give you control…I will take all the pain as I lean on yout shoulder…”. The type of comfort being described is so specific that it adds a layer of depth. This in turn moves the listener all the more while intensifying the song’s soft melancholy.

The lines in the last refrain of ‘As We Fade Out’ are the most telling. There’s a sense of finality and resolution to them that brings all the song’s feelings of grief, finality and melancholy to a head.

“…For the last time I’ll wish this will never fade

And the time has come to look away

We’ll see it through

As we fade away…”

‘As We Fade Out’ by Jolec and Jonna Molina is a powerful indie-pop ballad that is tinged with melancholy and grief. It holds a sense of finality and resolve, while also giving way to acceptance for the way things are in this situation. It’s a moving listen that resonates with its sincere emotion and resolve.