The Frames have been together since 1990 and are a survivor of Dublin's prolific early 90's rock and roll scene. They have also been essential in the development of the current crop of emerging Irish rock bands, such as Turn. The Frames have toured with various other Irish artists, including Damien Rice and Bell X1. In December 2004, Hansard appeared on stage in a collaboration with singer songwriter Paddy Casey.
The name The Frames reportedly arose from Hansard's habit, at a young age, of fixing the bicycles of many of his friends. The large number of bicycle frames lying around his house led neighbours to dub it the "house with the frames".
Their new, 6th studio album, The Cost, is available in Ireland since 22 September 2006 and worldwide since 20 February 2007.
Lead singer Hansard recently collaborated with Czech musician Markéta Irglová, which led to the solo album "The Swell Season". Glen and Markéta also star and perform in the John Carney movie Once (www.oncethemovie.com). The movie received several awards including the World Cinema Audience Award - Dramatic at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival as well as an Oscar for best Song for the track "Falling Slowly".
On several occasions the members of The frames appear on stage during the Swell season gigs.
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Fake
The Frames Lyrics
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But why
You're talking like I never knew you
But that's a lie
You're playing out your game again
Why are you never on my side?
And you're telling me I should forget you
What do you love him for?
And it was my mistake
Just kicking in his door
And if it's just a game
Then what are we crying for?
You're telling me I will regret you
And so
You're talking like I should expect to
But you'll never know
And he's left you in the rain again
When you were always on my mind
And you're telling me I should forget you (oh)
Come on the guy's a fake
What do you love him for?
And it was my mistake
Just kicking in his door
And if it's just a game
Then what are we crying for?
I don't know anymore
(solo)
Come on the guy's a fake
What do you love him for?
And it was my mistake
Just kicking in his door
And if it's just a game
Then what are we crying for?
(solo 2)
You're telling me I should forget you
The lyrics of The Frames' song "Fake" are about a relationship that has come to an end. The singer is being told by their former partner to forget about them, even though they know each other well. The partner is talking as if they never knew the singer, but the singer knows that's not true. The partner continues to play games with them and is never on their side. The singer is being told that they will regret their former partner and should expect it, but the partner will never know how the singer truly feels. The partner has left the singer in the rain again while always being on the singer's mind.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that the partner is a fake and questions why the singer ever loved them. The singer realizes it was their mistake to be with the partner and to have kicked in their door. They also question why they are crying if the relationship was just a game. The lyrics express the singer's confusion and frustration with the situation and their uncertainty about what to do next.
Overall, "Fake" is a powerful song about the pain of a relationship ending and the mixed emotions that come with it. It speaks to how love can be confusing and how people can pretend to be someone they are not.
Line by Line Meaning
You're telling me I should forget you
The singer is being advised to move on from a past relationship.
But why
The singer does not understand the reason behind the advice to forget their former partner.
You're talking like I never knew you
The person giving the advice talks as if they never knew the singer and their past relationship.
But that's a lie
The advice giver is not telling the truth by saying they never knew the artist and their ex-partner.
You're playing out your game again
The advice giver seems to be manipulating the artist once again.
Why are you never on my side?
The singer questions why the advice giver always seems to be against them.
Come on the guy's a fake
The singer is suggesting that the person their ex-partner left them for is not genuine.
What do you love him for?
The artist does not understand why their ex-partner is attracted to someone who is not sincere.
And it was my mistake
The artist takes responsibility for having done something wrong in the past.
Just kicking in his door
The artist may have done something wrong to try to win their ex-partner back, and now sees it as a mistake.
And if it's just a game
The singer wonders if their ex-partner's relationship with the other person is just a fling or something more serious.
Then what are we crying for?
The artist questions why everyone involved is getting emotional over something that might not be worth the trouble.
You're telling me I will regret you
The advice giver thinks that the singer will regret not listening to their advice.
And so
The singer does not agree with the advice giver and their prediction of regret.
You're talking like I should expect to
The singer believes the advice giver has no right to make assumptions about their future emotions.
But you'll never know
The artist is suggesting that the advice giver cannot predict the future with certainty.
And he's left you in the rain again
The person the artist's ex-partner left them for has left them alone, as if they were standing alone in the rain.
When you were always on my mind
The singer admits to having their ex-partner on their mind quite often, even after the breakup.
I don't know anymore
The singer is uncertain about what to do now, having received conflicting advice and dealing with the aftermath of the breakup.
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You're telling me I should forget you
But why?
And you're talking like I never knew you
But that's a lie
And you're playing out your game again
Why are you never on my side?
And you're telling me I should forget you
Come on the guy's a fake
What do you love him for?
And it was my mistake
Just kicking in his door
And if it's just a game
Then what are we crying for?
And you're telling me I will regret you
But so
And you're talking like I should expect to
But you'll never know
And he's left you in the rain again
And you were always on my mind
And you're telling me I should forget you
Come on the guy's a fake
What do you love him for?
And it was my mistake
Just kicking in his door
And if it's just a game
Then what are we crying for?
I don't know anymore
Come on the guy's a fake
What do you love him for?
And it was my mistake
Just kicking in his door
And if it's just a game
Then what are we crying for?
And you're telling me I should forget you
@johnfarrell9484
This tune would have got him another Oscar if it was in the right movie!
@matthewleevanhoose3433
This has got to be one of my favorite songs from them. It's like he's watched a movie of my life.
@cocconn
Anyone else listening to this in 2019??
@robyntemple562
Yes!!
@blackcrow7049
More 10 years doped ( high risk overdose ) with Burn the Maps ... fantastic , a masterpiece
@shaunhegarty2885
2020!whoooop
@rconnell3567
2022!
@tarafinnegan9385
Here in 2022
@johnfarrell9484
One of the best tunes to come out of Ireland
@bernarddover1442
a little gem missed by millions !! pure class !! amazing !!