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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.
Dead Wrong
Fray Lyrics
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I'd make it a point to say so
To everyone that got me here
And everyone that made it
Clear I was dead wrong all along
You said it for my sake
That I would not lose my way
I'm doing the best that I could
Trying my best to be understood
Maybe I'm changing slowly
I'd get out, turn around if only I
Knew I was dead wrong all along
You said it for my sake
As if I would lose my way
When I was dead wrong all along
Mine is not a new story
Mine is not a new story
Min is nothing new
But it is for me
So I was dead wrong all along
You said it for my sake
You thought I'd lost my way
When I was dead wrong all along
You said it for my sake
That I would not lose my way
Did I really lose my way
Or are you afraid?
In "Dead Wrong," the Fray's lead singer, Isaac Slade, reflects on his journey in life and how he has been misguided in his behavior and decisions. He admits that he was "dead wrong all along" and that he was in a state of confusion and needed someone to guide him. Slade acknowledges the people who helped him along his journey, thanking them for not giving up on him and helping him find his way back.
Slade admits that he was not always readily open to the guidance he received. He mentions that he was trying his best to be understood and that he was changing slowly. The song's bridge talks about how his struggles are not unique; his story is nothing new. However, it is unique to him and his experiences.
The song's chorus contains the lyrics: "You said it for my sake, that I would not lose my way when I was astray." This line emphasizes the importance of having people in our lives who genuinely care for us and want to help us stay on the right path, even when we are unsure of which way to go.
Line by Line Meaning
If only I knew what I know
If I had the knowledge I have now, I would have made a point to share it with everyone who has helped me get here.
I'd make it a point to say so
I would definitely communicate my newfound knowledge to those who have supported me along the way.
To everyone that got me here
To all those who have been instrumental in my growth and success.
And everyone that made it clear
And to those who have been honest with me, even when it was difficult to hear.
I was dead wrong all along
I have come to realize that my past beliefs and actions were completely incorrect.
You said it for my sake
You were honest with me in order to help me, not to hurt me.
That I would not lose my way
You wanted to prevent me from making a wrong turn and getting lost.
When I was astray
When I was lost and confused.
I'm doing the best that I could
I am doing my utmost to make things right and follow the right path now.
Trying my best to be understood
I am trying hard to ensure that people understand what I am going through and respect the changes I am making in my life.
Maybe I'm changing slowly
Perhaps my growth and transformation are a gradual process.
I'd get out, turn around if only I knew
If I knew how badly I was mistaken earlier, I would have turned back much sooner.
Mine is not a new story
My journey and transformation are not unique, and many others have experienced similar issues.
Mine is nothing new
My experiences are commonplace and have been encountered by others before.
But it is for me
But this journey and realization are unique and transformative for me personally.
You thought I'd lost my way
You believed that I had wandered off the correct path and needed guidance to get back on track.
Did I really lose my way
Questioning whether I was truly lost or if it was just a perception projected onto me by others.
Or are you afraid?
Asking if those who judged me and helped me were perhaps acting out of fear or their own insecurities.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ISAAC SLADE, JOSEPH KING, MICHAEL FLYNN, DAVID WELSH
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