Faded

"Faded"
Single by soulDecision featuring Thrust
from the album No One Does It Better
Released	March 21, 2000
Format	CD single
Recorded	1998
Genre	Pop/Funk
Length	3:34
Label	MGM
Producer	Trevor Guthrie
soulDecision featuring Thrust singles chronology
"Faded" (2000) "Ooh It's Kinda Crazy" (2000)

"Faded" is a pop song and international debut single by Canadian boy band soulDecision. It incorporates soul, 1980s pop music and hip hop. The song, written by lead singer Trevor Guthrie is about being intoxicated and letting one's object of affection know how you feel.

Versions

The song had three versions. One with the beginning lyrics, "When I get you all alone, I'm gonna take off all your clothes." The edited version said, "When I get you all alone, I'm gonna move in nice and close." The third version featured a rap 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 became #4 on MTV's TRL and #1 on MuchMusic Countdown.

Track Listing

US Single [1]

1. Faded [Radio Version] 3:28
2. Faded [22 Green Club Mix Radio Edit] 3:29

Canada Maxi-CD [2]

1. Faded [Radio Version] 3:28 Rap [Featuring] - Thrust
2. Faded [Album Version] 3:29
3. Faded [22 Green Club Mix Radio Edit] 3:29

Canada Vinyl, 12", Promo [3]

• A1 Faded [Album Version] 3:29
• A2 Faded [Morning Sun Dubly]) 7:15
• B1 Faded [22 Green Club Mix] 9:05
• B2 22 Green Club Radio mix 3:29

Chart performance

The single proved successful in Canada as well as the United States, reaching #13 in Canada and #22 on the Billboard Hot 100. The single was the biggest hit internationally for the then trio and would become soulDecision's biggest hit of the band's lifespan.

External Links

• "Faded" music video at YouTube (Adobe Flash video)