New Jersey native Lauren Frawley knew she wanted to be a singer from the time she was a kindergartner. In 2015, she drew the attention of labels, management, and millions of listeners when her uploaded cover of Alessia Cara's "Here" went viral. She was 14 at the time. Subsequent covers included songs made famous by the likes of Adele and Demi Lovato. As a high school student, she dedicated time away from school to practicing piano, learning to play guitar, and working on writing songs.
After finishing high school and signing with Island Records, Frawley issued her debut single, "Hard Boy," in mid-2019. She followed it later in the year with tracks including the Beck-referencing "Losers," "Easy," and a label-issued cover of the Cranberries' "Zombie." More singles followed in 2020 and 2021, including "Knocking on My Heart," "Austin's Song," and "No One Can Fix Me," the latter of which became her biggest hit to date. During this time, Frawley was racking up co-writing credits (Hunter Hayes, Dixie D’Amelio, Tate McRae, and Icona Pop) and working with John Legend. She kicked off 2022 with the punchy "Kiss and Tell" and the wistful "If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry."
Losers
Frawley Lyrics
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Sometimes I drink whisky from a holy grail
Sometimes I′m scared that I'll never live up to your expectations
Some night I get in trouble with my friends, apologise
But I know we′ll do it all again
Sorry Mom, I think I just messed up my reputation
I dialed heaven but I got rejected
And I didn't even leave a message
′Cause at least I get to go with you yeah
′Cause all my friends are losers
And we were born to lose
Ya all my friends are losers
But if I die and go to hell
Then you know it, oh well
'Cause at least I get to go with you yeah
′Cause all my friends are losers (Na-na-na-na-na)
And we were born to lose (Na-na-na-na-na)
Ya all my friends are losers (Na-na-na-na-na)
But if I die and go to hell
Then you know it, oh well
'Cause at least I get to go with you yeah
All of my friends have anxiety
Got to have it all figured out by twenty three
That′s why we think too much and over complicate things
Kicked out of school, did I let you down?
'Cause my mama cried when they threw me out
If I could go back, I′ll tell myself not to worry
'Cause all my friends are losers (Na-na-na-na-na)
And we were born to lose (Na-na-na-na-na)
Ya all my friends are losers (Na-na-na-na-na)
But if I die and go to hell
Then you know it, oh well
'Cause at least I get to go with you yeah
I don′t care anymore
I′m a loser baby
So why don't you kiss me?
I don′t care anymore
I'm a loser baby
Ah so why don′t you kiss me?
'Cause all my friends are losers (Na-na-na-na-na)
And we were born to lose (Na-na-na-na-na)
Ya all my friends are losers (Na-na-na-na-na)
But if I die and go to hell
Then you know... ′cause at least I get to go with you
I don't care anymore
I'm a loser baby
So why don′t you kiss me?
I don′t care anymore
I'm a loser baby
Ah why don′t you kiss me?
The lyrics of Frawley's "Losers" illustrate the feeling of not fitting in and accepting one's flaws. The first stanza talks about the fear of not living up to someone's expectations, while still enjoying doing things that are frowned upon by society, such as drinking whiskey. The lyrics suggest that the singer may have messed up his reputation and dialed heaven, but got rejected, indicating that he feels unworthy of being accepted by society's standards.
The chorus goes on to talk about how all the singer's friends are losers and how they were born to lose. This statement comes across as accepting their faults and celebrating their differences, as if they have created a bond through their shared status as "losers." The verses then describe how all the friends in the group deal with anxiety and overthinking, which is again a trait not appreciated by society as a whole. They are people who have been kicked out of school, not living up to the expectations that society has built for them. However, despite all this, they still come together, still accept each other, and still embrace their flaws.
The bridge of the song is the singer declaring that they don't care anymore and have accepted themselves as losers. They urge the listener to accept them for who they are and kiss them. The song is a celebration of not fitting in and being okay with it, and embracing the people in your life who accept you.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I think I was born to fail
At times, I believe I was destined to fail in life.
Sometimes I drink whisky from a holy grail
Sometimes, I consume whiskey from a significant container, often as an attempt to find significance in life.
Sometimes I'm scared that I'll never live up to your expectations
Occasionally, I am frightened that I will never meet your expectations.
Some night I get in trouble with my friends, apologise But I know we'll do it all again
At times I get into trouble with my friends, I apologize, but I know we will repeat it all again.
Sorry Mom, I think I just messed up my reputation
Apologies, mom, I think I ruined my status.
I dialed heaven but I got rejected And I didn't even leave a message If we go to hell I won't regret it
I once called heaven but didn't get any response, I chose not to leave a message, and I assume that if we descend to hell, I will embrace it without regret.
'Cause all my friends are losers And we were born to lose Ya all my friends are losers But if I die and go to hell Then you know it, oh well 'Cause at least I get to go with you yeah
All my friends, including me, are failures, and it appears to be like we were destined to lose. But, if I pass away and end up in hell, I don't mind it, at least I will go there with you.
All of my friends have anxiety Got to have it all figured out by twenty-three That's why we think too much and over complicate things
My friends all have anxiety, and they believe that they must have everything figured out by the age of 23. This tendency to overthink things is why we complicate practically everything in our lives.
Kicked out of school, did I let you down? 'Cause my mama cried when they threw me out If I could go back, I'll tell myself not to worry
I was kicked out of school, and it makes me wonder if I disappointed you. Seeing my mother cry when they expelled me was tough. If I had the opportunity to start over, I'd tell myself not to fret.
I don't care anymore I'm a loser baby So why don't you kiss me?
I don't care anymore; I'm a failure, so why don't you kiss me?
Ah why don't you kiss me?
Why don't you kiss me?
Writer(s): Jeremy Dussolliet, Timothy Paul Sommers, Lauren Elisabeth Frawley, Lawrence Michael Principato
Contributed by Penelope N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@waynedunn1108
I have only recently come across Frawley on YouTube. If she isn't already big then she should be .Sydney Australia 15/4/2023 boo yah big balls to the wall from down under
@stjames778
Please make more music! Your voice is magnificent and I'd listen to your songs all day
@rosiemclane9663
Why don't you have more subscribers? Your music rocks, your sound is twenty-something and I love it. ❤️❤️
@kalicalypse6957
She's a natural.
@alfayazzvlog212
Your Going To Be A Star🌟 Someday🔥🔥
@markybanjo4788
This is a great song! :D <3 and love your voice!
@lissc2225
My town has a contest in the summer where you can enter and sing or play covers. Im gonna cover this song cause its the best song ive heard and it fits my life really well.
@FIRXFLY
Daaamn, That voice!! You're so good. You deserve so many more subscribers. Please never stop making music.
Love <3
@number1AstarionFan
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