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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RISE
The Frames Lyrics
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There's nothing else I'm needing now
The wind is at my side
And so are you
And together we will rise
Above all these word and promises we couldn't keep,
Together we will fly above it all
From the light
But it shines on us tonight...
And together we will rise
And surely it's a sign now,
That everything's in tune to some kind of higher plan
Surely it's a sign
That you were right...
And there's the secret line
That we've been denied...
But we're crossing it tonight
And together we will rise
Sometimes we will fall,
from the light
But it shines on us tonight
And together we will rise
Pass this line
That we're crossing here tonight
And together we will rise
The Frames’s song Rise is an emotional piece that captures the experience of overcoming hardships by rising up together. The opening lines, “Breathing in the night, There’s nothing else I’m needing now” set a contemplative mood that is reinforced by the sound of the wind. The song’s verses refer to the broken promises and words that have failed to capture the transience of existence. Still, the song’s narrator takes solace in the fact that there is someone by his side, and together, they can rise above these struggles.
The repetition of the chorus “And together we will rise” echoes this idea of unity and solidarity. The song’s narrator acknowledges that sometimes they will fall and stumble, but it is the light that shines on them that gives them the motivation to continue. The bridge of the song is where the singer finds meaning and purpose, as they cross a secret line that they have been denied before. They see this as a sign that they are in tune with some higher power and that everything is part of a grander plan.
Overall, the song Rise is an inspiring and uplifting piece of music that celebrates the power of unity and support. It is a reminder that even in the darkest moments of our lives, we can always rise again, as long as we have someone by our side.
Line by Line Meaning
Breathing in the night
Taking a moment to relish the peace of the night.
There's nothing else I'm needing now
Feeling content and fulfilled with what is present in the moment.
The wind is at my side
Feeling the support of a positive external force that helps propel forward.
And so are you
Having a supportive presence by one's side in moments of need.
And together we will rise
Overcoming challenges and obstacles through the joint efforts of two individuals.
Above all these word and promises we couldn't keep,
Acknowledging past failures to keep commitments and promises.
Together we will fly above it all
Working together to overcome obstacles and rise above the challenges of life.
But sometimes we will fall...
Accepting that setbacks and failures are natural parts of the journey towards success.
From the light
Falling from a state of positivity and success.
But it shines on us tonight...
Recognizing that even in moments of darkness, there are still positive opportunities and experiences to be found.
And surely it's a sign now,
Feeling a sense of destiny or fate guiding the way forward.
That everything's in tune to some kind of higher plan
Believing that everything that happens is part of a larger, divine plan.
Surely it's a sign
Feeling confident that life is providing positive signs and opportunities.
That you were right...
Believing in the wisdom and guidance provided by a supportive partner or friend.
And there's the secret line
Discovering a hidden truth or insight that was previously obscured.
That we've been denied...
Having been prevented from discovering a previously hidden truth or insight.
But we're crossing it tonight
Breaking through barriers and obstacles to uncover hidden truths.
Pass this line
Moving past the hidden truths and barriers that were blocking progress.
That we're crossing here tonight
Overcoming barriers and discovering hidden truths through joint efforts and mutual support.
And together we will rise
Overcoming obstacles and rising to new heights through the power of a supportive partnership.
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Fred
Breathing in the night
There's nothing else I'm needing now
The wind is at my side
And so are you
And together we will rise
Above all these word and promises we couldn't keep
Together we will fly above it all
But sometimes we will fall
From the light
But it shines on us tonight
And together we will rise
And together we will rise
And surely it's a sign now,
That everything's in tune to some kind of higher plan
Surely it's a sign
That you were right
And there's the secret line
That we've been denied
But we're crossing it tonight
And together we will rise
And together we will rise
Sometimes we will fall
From the light
But it shines on us tonight
And together we will rise
Pass this line
That we're crossing here tonight
But together we will rise
And together we will rise
We will rise, we will rise
neputns
This song is SO beautiful that it almost hurts. That feeling when something gets riped in your chest but kind a in a good way :) My only hope to see these guys perform live one day.
PrairieStorm
Thanks to Castle for having such amazing taste in songs. This is not the first time I have spent 30 minutes searching the web to find something they had on an episode. Beautiful song. Worth the search for it.
PrairieStorm
ok, this is weird. I was watching Castle again and this song came on so I went to look it up -- and see my comment from 10 years ago. I have no memory of leaving that comment. Still love the song.
ginger_ale
@PrairieStorm same
Fred
Breathing in the night
There's nothing else I'm needing now
The wind is at my side
And so are you
And together we will rise
Above all these word and promises we couldn't keep
Together we will fly above it all
But sometimes we will fall
From the light
But it shines on us tonight
And together we will rise
And together we will rise
And surely it's a sign now,
That everything's in tune to some kind of higher plan
Surely it's a sign
That you were right
And there's the secret line
That we've been denied
But we're crossing it tonight
And together we will rise
And together we will rise
Sometimes we will fall
From the light
But it shines on us tonight
And together we will rise
Pass this line
That we're crossing here tonight
But together we will rise
And together we will rise
We will rise, we will rise
Danny O
You gotta love the guy who posts the lyrics in the comment section.
Jasper Ekkhoman
Castle, Bones and House always delivering little musical gems to my ears.
The Feminine Way | Zion de Castro
This has been one of my favorite songs for over a decade ♥️♥️♥️
nationn
Seen this live in a record store in Cork just as the album was released. Never heard of the band before. It was an acoustic session and was blown away by this song and Glens voice.
cspresimir
3x13 Knockdown - great piece of music seamlessly incorporated into the show.