Toby Keith – When Love Fades

Introduction:

Country music icon Toby Keith released a song titled When Love Fades in 1999. The track finds its home on his studio album How Do You Like Me Now?!, a collection that proved to be another commercial success for the singer-songwriter.

When Love Fades is a country song, a genre known for its focus on storytelling and themes that often center around love, loss, and life in rural America. While Toby Keith himself is synonymous with a more rebellious and outspoken brand of country music, this song takes a more introspective look at the complexities of relationships.

When Love Fades was not written solely by Keith. He collaborated with Chuck Cannon, a Nashville songwriter who has writing credits on numerous hit songs across various genres. Cannon is known for his work with artists like Trace Adkins, Tim McGraw, and Blake Shelton.

When it comes to production, When Love Fades credits include both Keith himself and James Stroud. Stroud is a legendary music producer who has worked with a who’s who of country music royalty, including Kenny Chesney, Martina McBride, and Reba McEntire. His experience and keen understanding of the genre undoubtedly played a role in shaping the final sound of the song.

When Love Fades achieved a respectable level of commercial success on the music charts. It peaked at number 44 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, a ranking that indicated significant airplay and audience recognition. While it wasn’t a chart-topping hit, the song still resonated with fans and helped solidify the album’s overall critical and commercial reception.

Despite not being Keith’s biggest hit, When Love Fades holds a place in his extensive discography as a testament to his songwriting versatility. It showcases his ability to deliver a heartfelt ballad alongside the more rocking country anthems for which he is better known.

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Lyrics:

Going through the motions pretending to be
The man you used to see in me baby
You don’t want to hurt me so you play along
And it don’t feel right, and it don’t feel wrong
It just feels like a memory
Barely alive
When will we let it die

Where do you run
Where do you hide
After a promise breaks
Who’ll be the one
To say goodbye
And who’ll be the one to stay
When love fades

How are we gonna let go of something that’s gone
Ain’t it funny how a broken heart just keeps hangin’ on baby
You watched me walk away
And I set you free
But I come back to you and you come back to me
I guess it beats being lonely that’s the reason why
We give it one more try

Where do you run
Where do you hide
After a promise breaks
Who’ll be the one
To say goodbye
And who’ll be the one to stay
When love fades
When love fades

Where do you run
Where do you hide
After a promise breaks
Who’ll be the one
To say goodbye
And who’ll be the one to stay
When love fades
When love fades