Released December 1999 Recorded 1998 Length 3:34 | Format CD single Genre Funk
dance-pop
R&B Label MCA | |
"Faded" is song by Canadian band soulDecision. It was released in December 1999 as the lead single from their debut studio album, No One Does It Better. The song reached number-one in Canada and peaked at number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and being nominated for song of the year at 2001 Juno Awards.
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Background and writing
The song was written by Adam Stillman, who described the song as "being intoxicated and letting one's object of affection know how you feel." It incorporates soul, 1980s pop music and hip hop.
Versions
The song has three versions: one with the beginning lyrics "When I get you all alone, I'm gonna take off all your clothes"; an edited version with "When I get you all alone, I'm gonna move in nice and close"; and a third version featuring a verse by rapper Thrust.
Music video
The video was shot in Vancouver in an apartment building having various rooms. One room was a house party, another of the band performing in an all white room, and another of the band singing together. The video was released in 1999 in Canada and then internationally in 2000. The video reached the number 4 spot on MTV's TRL and number 5 on MuchMusic Countdown.
Chart performance
The single proved successful in the United States as well, peaking at #22 on the Billboard Hot 100. The single was the biggest hit internationally for soulDecision's and the biggest hit of the band's lifespan. It peaked at #23 in Australia on 21 January 2001.
Track listing
US single [1]
- "Faded" (Radio Version) – 3:28
- "Faded" (22 Green Club Mix Radio Edit) – 3:29
Canada Maxi-CD [2]
- "Faded" (Radio Version) – 3:28 Rap [Featuring] – Thrust
- "Faded" (Album Version) – 3:29
- "Faded" (22 Green Club Mix Radio Edit) – 3:29
Canada Vinyl, 12", Promo [3]
"22 Green" and "Morning Sun Dubly" remixes were reproduced and mixed by Mark Ryan.