Their debut album 'The Moment' came out May 15th, 2007 on Silent Majority Group.
Framing Hanley's sophomore album, titled 'A Promise To Burn', was released on May 27th, 2010.
Framing Hanley is:
Kenneth Nixon: Vocals
Ryan Belcher: Guitar
Brandon Wootten: Guitar, Backing Vocals
Jonathan Stoye: Bass, Backing Vocals
Chris Vest: Drums
Former Members:
Tim Huskinson: Guitar (2005-2008)
Luke McDuffee: Bass, Backing Vocals (2005-2013)
Nathan Birdwell: Guitar
Bittersweet Sundown
Framing Hanley Lyrics
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On waiting until timing's right
I've sat and pondered on this for days
And days and night and nights and nights
I've never been the best with lines
I've got seventeen pantomimes
That give away the words I say
Are nothing that you should believe
All we are is a bittersweet sundown
Little bit love and a little bit letdown
I can't keep you around
I can't keep you around
In this bittersweet sundown
I've had a lot of time to think
About where this all went south
I wanted you less and less until none and done
And now we're all sold out
You can tell me we'll be just fine
Quentin says you've got twenty pantomimes
That give away my first mistake
Was not convincing you to believe
That all we are is a bittersweet sundown
Little bit love and a little bit letdown
I can't keep you around
I can't keep you around
In this bittersweet sundown
Trust me when I say
You'd make all the same mistakes
And every promise would be made to break
You'd make all the same mistakes
If you knew that you could get away
I'd let you get away
I'd let you get away
All we are is a bittersweet sundown
You gave me every bit of your heart
And I'm the one that let you down
I can't keep you around
I can't keep you around
In this bittersweet sundown
We're a bittersweet sundown
We're a bittersweet memory now
The song "Bittersweet Sundown" by Framing Hanley is an emotional portrayal of a failing relationship. The first verse talks about the singer's struggle with faith and timing, implying that he may have been waiting for the right moment to leave the relationship. He speaks of his lack of skill with words and how his actions may not match his intentions.
The chorus describes the bittersweet nature of their relationship, with a little bit of love and a little bit of letdown. The singer seems to have reached the realization that he cannot keep the relationship going anymore, and that it's time to part ways. The second verse talks about how he has been reflecting on where things went wrong, and how he wanted her less and less till there was nothing left.
The bridge of the song has the singer stating that his partner would've made the same mistakes if given the chance to get away. The line "You gave me every bit of your heart, and I'm the one that let you down" is particularly heart-wrenching, showcasing the regret that the singer feels towards the end of the relationship. The repetition of "We're a bittersweet sundown" in the end implies that their relationship is now just a memory, and it was beautiful but ultimately fleeting.
Line by Line Meaning
I've scribbled out my view on faith
I have attempted to clarify my perspective on religion
On waiting until timing's right
On waiting for the optimal time to act
I've sat and pondered on this for days
I have spent a considerable amount of time contemplating this topic
And days and night and nights and nights
This has been an ongoing mental exercise
I've never been the best with lines
I am not particularly skilled with words
I've got seventeen pantomimes
I have multiple ways of expressing myself
That give away the words I say
My actions reveal the truth behind my words
Are nothing that you should believe
My words are not to be trusted
All we are is a bittersweet sundown
Our relationship is coming to an end in a melancholic way
Little bit love and a little bit letdown
Our relationship had some good moments, but it ultimately fell short
I can't keep you around
I am unable to continue being with you
I've had a lot of time to think
I have taken the time to reflect on past events
About where this all went south
On how our relationship fell apart
I wanted you less and less until none and done
My feelings for you dwindled until they no longer existed
And now we're all sold out
Our relationship ran its course and is now over
You can tell me we'll be just fine
You can try to reassure me, but it won't change the situation
Quentin says you've got twenty pantomimes
You have numerous ways of expressing yourself
That give away my first mistake
Your actions revealed my initial error
Was not convincing you to believe
I failed to persuade you to trust me
Trust me when I say
Believe me when I tell you
You'd make all the same mistakes
You would make the same errors if you were in my position
And every promise would be made to break
You would make promises you couldn't keep
If you knew that you could get away
If you thought you could get away with it
I'd let you get away
I would allow you to walk away from our relationship
You gave me every bit of your heart
You gave me your all in this relationship
And I'm the one that let you down
I disappointed you in the end
We're a bittersweet sundown
Our relationship ended on a sad note
We're a bittersweet memory now
Our relationship is now a mixed nostalgia of both happy and sad moments
Contributed by Muhammad H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.