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
Photographs And Gasoline
Framing Hanley Lyrics
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We won't be going there tonight.
You were kind enough to say hello
I figured I could at least say goodbye
The way I was thinking about
Telling you that I was in love with her
I'm still in love with her.
So take this photograph
And I'll take this empty frame
I won't be coming back.
You're not the one to blame
The chemistry between
Liars like you and me
Ignites like gasoline
Wait, wait, wait, let me set the record straight.
I was never really yours in the first place
Now oh look at this web I wove
I told you I would break your heart
So take this photograph
And I'll take this empty frame
I won't be coming back.
But you're not the one to blame
The chemistry between
Liars like you and me
Ignites like gasoline
Explosions all around me
There's no place that I'd rather be than home
With her beside me I'm home
Take me home again
Is this where you thought I'd be
Hows this for your spotlight
I thought you said something about me
Well you better get your facts straight
So take this photograph
And I'll take this empty frame
I won't be coming back.
But you're not the one to blame
Well the chemistry, chemistry between
Liars like you and me
Ignites like gasoline
The lyrics to Framing Hanley's song "Photographs And Gasoline" speak about a failed romantic encounter that the singer never intended to result in anything more than a brief exchange. The singer emphasizes that they won't be taking things any further that night, despite the potential romantic tension between them. Instead, the singer plans to tell the other person that they are still in love with someone else. The chorus speaks to the fact that both the singer and the other person are liars, and their potential relationship would be like igniting gasoline. The singer takes a photograph and leaves, not blaming the other person for the failed encounter.
The second verse depicts the singer as manipulative, purposely weaving a web of lies to break the other person's heart, and therefore absolving themselves of any responsibility for their actions. The chorus repeats, conveying the idea that their relationship is not worth the potential damage it could cause. The bridge pulls away from the romantic situation and leaves a more general message that sometimes we need to be reminded of where our true homes are and who we truly love.
Overall, "Photographs And Gasoline" highlights the idea that sometimes we need to be honest with ourselves and others about our intentions and feelings. It cautions against getting involved in relationships that might have negative consequences, especially when lying is involved.
Line by Line Meaning
No use taking off your clothes
There's no point in getting intimate right now.
We won't be going there tonight.
We aren't going to sleep together tonight.
You were kind enough to say hello
You were polite enough to greet me.
I figured I could at least say goodbye
I thought it was only fair to say farewell.
The way I was thinking about
I was contemplating
Telling you that I was in love with her
Revealing that I still have feelings for her.
I'm still in love with her.
I still have strong feelings for this person.
Oh look at this web I wove
Look at the tangled mess I've created.
So take this photograph
Take this picture as a memory.
And I'll take this empty frame
I'll take this empty frame as a symbol of what I've lost.
I won't be coming back.
I won't be returning to this place.
You're not the one to blame
You're not responsible for what happened.
The chemistry between
The attraction and connection shared by
Liars like you and me
Individuals like us who aren't truthful.
Ignites like gasoline
It sparks like fuel to a fire.
Wait, wait, wait, let me set the record straight.
Allow me to explain
I was never really yours in the first place
I didn't belong to just you.
Explosions all around me
I'm overwhelmed.
There's no place that I'd rather be than home
I want to be with someone who makes me feel at home.
With her beside me I'm home
Being with her feels like home.
Take me home again
I want to go back to the place where I felt at home.
Is this where you thought I'd be
Is this what you expected to happen?
Hows this for your spotlight
What do you think about this situation now?
I thought you said something about me
I heard that you had something to say about me.
Well, you better get your facts straight
You need to be sure of your information before speaking.
Well, the chemistry, chemistry between
The attraction and connection shared by
Liars like you and me
Individuals like us who aren't truthful.
Ignites like gasoline
It sparks like fuel to a fire.
Contributed by Jasmine R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.