Sad to see people relating the lyrics to this song to scripture. The faded line is the "zombie path" addicts and alcoholics take to satisfy their vice. I've loved this song long before actually relating to it. You really won't fully understand if you're smart or lucky enough to never let a substance dictate your life. Many comments explain it. They drive home the phrase: "it's fucking hopeless" over interpret any other lyric your want. Bottom line, "the faded line" is a song about realizing a substance abuse problem exists in oneself.
Sad to see people relating the lyrics to this song to scripture. The faded line is the "zombie path" addicts and alcoholics take to satisfy their vice. I've loved this song long before actually relating to it. You really won't fully understand if you're smart or lucky enough to never let a substance dictate your life. Many comments explain it. They drive home the phrase: "it's fucking hopeless" over interpret any other lyric your want. Bottom line, "the faded line" is a song about realizing a substance abuse problem exists in oneself.