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The Fray are a Grammy nominated piano rock band from Denver, Colorado. The band is known internationally for their single "How to Save a Life", which made the top three of the Billboard Hot 100 and was also a hit single in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The band's debut single "Over My Head (Cable Car)" was also a top ten hit in the United States, as well as a hit in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Their debut album, How to Save a Life, became the best selling digital album of all time, and has sold over 2 million copies. The album reached the top fifteen of the Billboard 200 album charts and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
All at Once
Fray Lyrics
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She is right in front of you
You begin to wonder, could you find a better one
Compared to her, now she's in question
And all at once the crowd begins to sing
Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same
Maybe you started to compare to someone not there
Looking for the right one, you line up the world to find
Where no questions cross your mind
But she won't keep on waiting for you without a doubt
Much longer for you to sort it out
And all at once the crowd begins to sing
Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same
Maybe you want her, maybe you need her
Maybe you started to compare to someone not there
Maybe you want it, maybe you need it
Maybe it's all you're running from
Perfection will not come
And all at once the crowd begins to sing
Sometimes
We'd never know what's wrong without the pain
Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same
Maybe you want her, maybe you need her
Maybe you've started to compare to someone not there
Maybe you want it, maybe you need it
Maybe it's all you're running from
Perfection will not come
Maybe you want her, maybe you need her
Maybe you had her, maybe you lost her to another
To another
The first verse of the song All At Once by The Fray is about a man who is questioning his current relationship. He is wondering whether he could do better than the person he is currently with. He compares her to someone who is not there, which makes us think that he is looking for something that may not exist.
The chorus is the most striking part of the song, as it involves the crowd singing along. It talks about how sometimes, the hardest and the right thing are the same. This could mean that staying with his current partner is the right thing to do, even if it may be difficult at times.
The second verse is about the man's search for perfection. He wants to find the right partner and lines up potential candidates in his mind. However, his current partner won't wait for him to make up his mind forever. He needs to sort out his feelings soon.
The bridge talks about how pain often helps us realize what is wrong in a situation. Maybe he needs to experience the pain of losing his current partner to understand how valuable she is to him.
The song ends on a melancholic note, where the man realizes that he may have lost his chance at a good thing with his current partner. The line "maybe you had her, maybe you lost her to another" shows that the man may have made the wrong choice in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
There are certain people you just keep coming back to
There are certain people that are so special that you constantly gravitate towards them.
She is right in front of you
The person you are meant to be with is easily accessible and right in front of your eyes.
You begin to wonder, could you find a better one
You start to question if there is someone better out there for you.
Compared to her, now she's in question
You begin to doubt the person in front of you and question if they are really the right fit for you.
And all at once the crowd begins to sing
Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same
The people around you start to resonate with your dilemma, where sometimes making the right decision may also be the hardest one.
Maybe you want her, maybe you need her
Maybe you started to compare to someone not there
You may want and need your current partner, but you still compare them to someone who is not even in the picture.
Looking for the right one, you line up the world to find
Where no questions cross your mind
You search the world for the perfect partner, without any doubts or questions.
But she won't keep on waiting for you without a doubt
Much longer for you to sort it out
Your partner won't wait for you forever to make up your mind about whether or not you want to be with them.
Maybe you want her, maybe you need her
Maybe you started to compare to someone not there
Maybe you want it, maybe you need it
Maybe it's all you're running from
Perfection will not come
You may want and need your partner, but you keep comparing them to someone else and running away from the idea of settling down, even though perfection doesn't exist.
And all at once the crowd begins to sing
Sometimes
We'd never know what's wrong without the pain
Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same
The people around you start to sing about how sometimes pain is necessary to know what's wrong and how the right decision can also be the hardest.
Maybe you want her, maybe you need her
Maybe you've started to compare to someone not there
Maybe you want it, maybe you need it
Maybe it's all you're running from
Perfection will not come
Maybe you want her, maybe you need her
Maybe you had her, maybe you lost her to another
To another
You may want or need your partner, but keep comparing them to someone else and running away from commitment. You may have already lost them to someone else.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ISAAC SLADE, JOSEPH KING, AARON P. JOHNSON
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All at Once
The Fray
There are certain people you just keep coming back to
She is right in front of you
You begin to wonder, could you find a better one
Compared to her, now she's in question
And all at once the crowd begins to sing
Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same
Maybe you want her, maybe you need her
Maybe you started to compare to someone not there
Looking for the right one, you line up the world to find
Where no questions cross your mind
But she won't keep on waiting for you without a doubt
Much longer for you to sort it out
And all at once the crowd begins to sing
Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same
Maybe you want her, maybe you need her
Maybe you started to compare to someone not there
Maybe you want it, maybe you need it
Maybe it's all you're running from
Perfection will not come
And all at once the crowd begins to sing
Sometimes
We'd never know what's wrong without the pain
Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same
Maybe you want her, maybe you need her
Maybe you've started to compare to someone not there
Maybe you want it, maybe you need it
Maybe it's all you're running from
Perfection will not come
Maybe you want her, maybe you need her
Maybe you had her, maybe you lost her to another
To another
@silverh3art97
my favorite quote: "sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same" the one thing that keeps me going thru life <3
@Tusani2696
Getting it inked on my right ribcage. I’ve wanted it since I was like 13
@tarratots
That was my high school quote 20 years ago
@rileyearl3059
This was written in my journal numerous times growing up
@carlafriberg9971
Yes great line
@figlemon
“You Begin To Wonder” - The Fray’s favorite lyric.
@heytherewhoeveryouareilove9462
I thought i was the only one who got that😅
@chloehudson2168
HAHAHA. I thought the same and then read your comment
@shubhamlodhi7641
What a masterpiece. Still listening in 2022. Such an underrated band :(
@jishnumshaji9618
True