The Fold
Framing Hanley Lyrics


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We're at the climax now
It's no surprise this is where you back down
I've heard the stories,
This is where you come up short
It's not really a big deal, it's not really a big deal
You just threw it all away.

You've got your shades shut tight,
But you left the door wide open.
And you know it's everything you wanted
But you set yourself apart
No fingers need be pointed
You put yourself where you are
Did it fold? Did it fold?

For every action there's a consequence,
So just keep distant,
Cause it's time you sent this one out.
It is really a big deal, yes it is, a really big deal.
You just threw it all away.

You've got your shades shut tight,
But you left the door wide open.
And you know it's everything you wanted
But you set yourself apart
No fingers need be pointed
You put yourself where you are
Did it fold? Did it fold?
Did you get your lies straight?
Cause you've been hit with reality.
Where you could call the fate
The trust doesn't come with a guarantee.
Who you gonna call when there's no one left around?
Who you gonna call when there's no one left around?

It's everything you wanted,
But you set yourself apart.
No fingers need be pointed
You put yourself where you are
Did it fold? Did it fold?

Did it fold? Did it fold?
Just watch it unfold.
Did it fold? Did it fold?
Just watch it unfold




It's everything you wanted.
But you put yourself where you are

Overall Meaning

The Fold by Framing Hanley explores the aftermath of a failed relationship or friendship. The chorus of the song poses the question "did it fold?" as a way of asking if the relationship ultimately failed or fell apart. The first verse describes the climactic moment of the unraveling relationship, with the singer saying that it's no surprise that the other person is backing down. The singer has heard stories that suggest that this is a pattern for this person - they always come up short in important moments. The singer doesn't seem to be too upset about it, saying that it's not really a big deal, but then adds that the person has "just threw it all away".


The second verse seems to suggest that the other person was the one who wanted this relationship or friendship in the first place, but they've set themselves apart. The singer doesn't need to point fingers or assign blame, the other person has put themselves in this position. The bridge of the song suggests that the other person has been lying to themselves and others about the situation, maybe trying to convince themselves that they didn't truly want this relationship or friendship. But now they've been hit with reality and are forced to face the fact that they've lost something that they wanted.


Line by Line Meaning

We're at the climax now
We've come to the most intense part


It's no surprise this is where you back down
It's typical for you to give up at this part


I've heard the stories,
I've been told about what happens at this point


This is where you come up short
You fail to meet the expectations at this point


It's not really a big deal, it's not really a big deal
The outcome isn't significant as you might think


You just threw it all away.
You ruined everything up to this point


You've got your shades shut tight,
You're not open to anything


But you left the door wide open.
But you left an opening for things to happen


And you know it's everything you wanted
You got what you aimed for


But you set yourself apart
You distanced yourself


No fingers need be pointed
No one needs to be blamed


You put yourself where you are
You're responsible for your current situation


Did it fold? Did it fold?
Did everything go wrong?


For every action there's a consequence,
There's a reaction for every move you make


So just keep distant,
Stay away from trouble


Cause it's time you sent this one out.
You should give up on this one


It is really a big deal, yes it is, a really big deal.
The outcome is significant


Did you get your lies straight?
Did you prepare your deceits?


Cause you've been hit with reality.
You're faced with real consequences now


Where you could call the fate
Where you used to think you can control what happens


The trust doesn't come with a guarantee.
You can't always rely on trust


Who you gonna call when there's no one left around?
Who will you turn to when no one's there anymore?


Just watch it unfold.
Just let events happen without interfering


It's everything you wanted.
You're getting what you aimed for


But you put yourself where you are
You're the one to blame for your situation




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRANDON CHRISTOPHER WOOTTEN, JONATHAN LUKE MCDUFFEE, KENNETH W. NIXON, STEVEN CHRISTOPHER VEST, TIMOTHY HUSKINSON, TIMOTHY MATTHEW HUSKINSON

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