"Fade Into You" is a haunting reflection on what it means to live in someone else's shadow. It speaks to the feeling of becoming invisible, of giving up parts of your identity in an attempt to stay connected. Leah Rye wraps these themes in dreamy melodies and subtle production, built on acoustic guitars and a world of layered vocals.

The foundation of the song was laid during a solitary winter in 2024, while Leah stayed in a cabin high up in the mountains of the Lake District, UK. Inspired by the melancholy of Elliott Smith's Between the Bars, she wrote the entire song around a single newly learned guitar chord, the very first chord of the track, which effortlessly led the way for the rest of the composition.

For the recording, Leah asked her close friend Melle, with whom she shares a deep love for Elliott Smith, to play the second guitar part. The blend of their musical voices adds an extra layer of intimacy and depth to the track.

While experimenting with the chorus, Leah recalls feeling something shift: “It made me feel so warm inside,” she says. “It just felt completely right.”

With Fade Into You, Leah Rye once again shows she's unafraid to lay bare the deepest of emotions. Her music moves between strength and vulnerability, inviting listeners to look inward. It's an honest, raw confession about losing oneself — and the quiet longing to be heard again.