You Found Me
The Fray Lyrics
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Where the west was all but won
All alone, smoking his last cigarette
I said, "Where you been?" He said, "Ask anything"
Where were you when everything was fallin' apart?
All my days were spent by the telephone
That never rang and all I needed was a call
That never came to the corner of First and Amistad
Lost and insecure
You found me, you found me
Lyin' on the floor
Surrounded, surrounded
Why'd you have to wait?
Where were you? Where were you?
Just a little late
You found me, you found me
In the end, everyone ends up alone
Losin' her, the only one who's ever known
Who I am, who I'm not, and who I wanna be
No way to know how long she will be next to me
Lost and insecure
You found me, you found me
Lyin' on the floor
Surrounded, surrounded
Why'd you have to wait?
Where were you? Where were you?
Just a little late
You found me, you found me
Early mornin', the city breaks
I've been callin' for years and years and years and years
And you never left me no messages, you never sent me no letters
You got some kind of nerve, takin' all I want
Lost and insecure
You found me, you found me
Lyin' on the floor
Where were you? Where were you?
Lost and insecure
You found me, you found me
Lyin' on the floor
Surrounded, surrounded
Why'd you have to wait?
Where were you? Where were you?
Just a little late
You found me, you found me
Why'd you have to wait
To find me? To find me
The Fray's song "You Found Me" is a vulnerable and reflective song about feeling lost and alone, but eventually finding hope and connection. The lyrics speak of the singer's search for meaning and guidance, represented by the metaphorical image of finding God on the corner of First and Amistad. The singer is surprised to find God there, but welcomes the conversation, asking where He has been. This sets the scene for the questioning tone of the entire song. The chorus repeats the phrase "Lost and insecure, you found me, you found me," emphasizing the universal human experience of feeling unsure and vulnerable.
The next verse explores the singer's sense of abandonment, as they are waiting for someone or something that never comes. This is again heightened by the repetition in the chorus, asking where their rescuer was when they needed them. The bridge of the song takes a darker turn, acknowledging the fear of eventually being alone, but also the comfort in having someone who has known them deeply. The final verse returns to the unanswered calls and letters, emphasizing the frustration of not receiving what they need.
"You Found Me" is a powerful reminder that everyone feels lost and vulnerable at times and that sometimes we all need someone to find us. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but the sense of searching and longing is universal. The song's message resonates with many listeners and has become a beloved and enduring classic.
Line by Line Meaning
I found God on the corner of First and Amistad
I had a moment of spiritual revelation at a particular location where history was made
Where the west was all but won
As the west was being colonized, the corner of First and Amistad was a key location in that conquest
All alone, smoking his last cigarette
God was smoking a cigarette and appeared to be in a state of isolation
I said, "Where you been?" He said, "Ask anything"
I encountered God and asked him where he's been, to which he replied that I can ask him anything
Where were you when everything was fallin' apart?
I'm asking God where he was when my life was in shambles
All my days were spent by the telephone
I waited by the phone for a call that never came
That never rang and all I needed was a call
I needed just one phone call, but the phone never rang
That never came to the corner of First and Amistad
I was waiting at the historic location where I found God, but the call never came there either
Lost and insecure
I was feeling directionless and unsure of myself
You found me, you found me
You discovered me in my state of insecurity
Lyin' on the floor
I was on the ground, defeated and helpless
Surrounded, surrounded
I was surrounded, possibly by the problems and struggles of life
Why'd you have to wait?
I'm asking why you waited until now to show up
Just a little late
You came just after I gave up hope
In the end, everyone ends up alone
Ultimately, we all die alone
Losin' her, the only one who's ever known
I lost the one person who truly knew me and understood me
Who I am, who I'm not, and who I wanna be
That person had insight into my identity, both what I am and what I aspire to be
No way to know how long she will be next to me
I couldn't predict how long that person would stay in my life
Early mornin', the city breaks
The city wakes up early in the morning and begins its hustle and bustle
I've been callin' for years and years and years and years
I've been trying to reach out to someone for a long time, to no avail
And you never left me no messages, you never sent me no letters
Despite my efforts to contact that person, they never responded in any way
You got some kind of nerve, takin' all I want
That person had the audacity to take everything I ever wanted and needed, without giving me anything in return
Why'd you have to wait
I'm once again asking why you waited so long to come into my life
To find me? To find me
You found me when I was at my lowest, and I ask why you chose that moment to do so
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Isaac Slade, Joseph King
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Ch4rlz_ThA_Princ3
Hey bud. You are an alternate version of myself, crafted uniquely, delicately and with genuine passion & thought.
You were crafted by the force that first put all forces into motion. The force that came before both the chicken AND the egg. People have many names for this force, but in truth, the label is irrelevant.
And thus I cannot bite my tongue here.
You must stand up and keep fighting. Do not be discouraged. Simply begin again. Start over as many times as you need.
This is why we're here.
@abril-rp7xw
¿Boulevard?
¿Pushi?
¿No lo superas, no?
¿Sigues llorando escuchando You Found Me?
Y ahora te encanta esta banda y en especial está canción ¿Cierto?
Gracias Luke ahora tengo diferente tipo musical y está canción es mi favorita✨
Edit: sigues aquí? Que patética que eres, Weigel.
Edit 05-12-21
"Hoy es 05 de diciembre del 2021</3"
Y aquí estoy escuchando esta canción otra vez😭✨
@KeemiRobinson
I just know someone is listening to this song in 2024
@ephemeralIove
me :)
@dansmith6574
I know I am
@jermvelez3444
Almost every day I put this on
@joshuacrayford7462
I'm listening to this song because I forgot what it was called because I remember when it came out
@champagnearti
Of course man The Fray will forever be goated
@britneybarzallo3653
"Mierda, Weigel. ¿Donde estuviste todo este tiempo?"🌈⃤
@ludmilaruiz6164
🥺🥺🥺🥺
@greyschavez6940
Pushi💙
@samarita23vp95
Luke😭