In an interview with www.spinner.com, Sudol shared how she came up with the name "(I) had a bunch of books open on a table, "a fine frenzy" jumped off a page of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' [Shakespeare] and it was just right, though every now and then I wonder if it's a bit ... flowery."
Sudol developed the sound of A Fine Frenzy - hypnotic piano arrangements under classic American melody fused into irresistible, atmospheric songs with the power to reach around the world.
The second album, Bomb in a Birdcage, was released on 8 September 2009. A third album, Pines, was released in 2012.
A Fine Frenzy official site - www.afinefrenzy.com
Near To You
A Fine Frenzy Lyrics
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But so dysfunctional it couldn't last
Loved him so, but I let him go
'Cause I knew he'd never love me back
Such pain as this shouldn't have to be experienced
I'm still reeling from the loss, still a little bit delirious
'Cause though he's gone and you are wonderful, it's hard to move on
Yeah, I'm better near to you
With you and I, it's something different
I'm enjoying it cautiously
I'm battle scarred; I am workin' oh-so hard to get
Back to who I used to be
He's disappearing, fading steadily
When I'm so close to being yours
Won't you stay with me, please?
'Cause near to you, I am healing but it is taking so long
'Cause though he's gone and you are wonderful, it's hard to move on
Yet I'm better near to you
Yeah, I'm better near to you
I only know that I am better where you are
I only know that I am better where you are
I only know that I belong where you are
Near to you, I am healing but it is taking so long
Though he's gone and you are wonderful, it's hard to move on
Near to you, I am healing but it is taking so long
'Cause though he's gone and you are wonderful, it's hard to move on
Yeah, I'm better near to you
Yeah, I'm better near to you
The song "Near to You" by A Fine Frenzy is a heartfelt ballad about the struggles of moving on from a past love and finding healing in a new relationship. The singer sings about her past dysfunctional relationship that she knew would never lead to a mutual love. Despite this knowledge, she still loved him deeply and had to let him go. The pain of losing him still lingers, and she struggles to move on from the loss.
The singer finds solace in a new relationship, but she is cautious due to the emotional damage caused by her previous partner. She is working hard to heal from this past trauma and become the person she used to be. The singer pleads with her new partner to stay with her, as he brings her peace and healing. She believes that she is better when she is close to him and that she belongs with him.
The song's lyrics perfectly capture the raw emotions of heartbreak and healing, with somber yet hopeful music to match. The singer's voice is delicate yet powerful, conveying both pain and resilience. "Near to You" is a beautiful song that speaks to anyone who has struggled with a broken heart and the journey to finding love again.
Line by Line Meaning
He and I; had something beautiful
We had a lovely relationship, but it was flawed and couldn't last
But so dysfunctional it couldn't last
Our relationship was not working due to various issues
Loved him so, but I let him go
Even though I had strong feelings for him, I decided to end things
'Cause I knew he'd never love me back
I realized that he would never feel the same way about me
Such pain as this shouldn't have to be experienced
No one should have to go through this kind of emotional pain
I'm still reeling from the loss, still a little bit delirious
I am still trying to cope with the aftermath of the breakup
Near to you, I am healing but it is taking so long
Being close to you helps me to start healing, but it is a slow process
'Cause though he's gone and you are wonderful, it's hard to move on
Although my ex is no longer in my life and you are amazing, it's still difficult to let go and move forward
Yeah, I'm better near to you
I feel better when I'm near you
With you and I, it's something different
Our relationship is unique and unlike my previous one
I'm enjoying it cautiously
I am savoring this experience, but being careful not to get hurt again
I'm battle scarred; I am workin' oh-so hard to get
My past experiences have left me with emotional scars, and I am putting in a lot of effort to overcome them
Back to who I used to be
I am striving to return to my previous self, before the heartbreak
He's disappearing, fading steadily
Memories of my ex are slowly diminishing and becoming less painful
When I'm so close to being yours
As we grow closer, I feel more like we could be in a relationship
Won't you stay with me, please?
I am hoping that you will want to stay in my life
I only know that I am better where you are
I only feel truly happy when I am around you
I only know that I belong where you are
I feel like I fit in best when I am with you
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALISON SUDOL, ALISON LOREN SUDOL, NICKLAS JOSEPH SAMPLE
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