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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Song For Someone
The Frames Lyrics
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My head was halfway round the world
Working through your sleeping hours
Driven by the promise of a quick return
And I wonder if she'll be the very same...
And I wonder if she's gonna break the waves again...
I'm trying just to focus on the good
And every dawn is another morning less
I have to wait to wake beside that girl
And I hope she's gonna be the very same...
And I hope she can survive this wave again...
And if we're all for someone
And if we're born for someone
When will she come that someone
And put things in their place
I'm coming back to see you girl
You know there's nothing surer in this world
Remember all the maddening seasons
Back when we weren't old enough to wait our turn
And I hope we're gonna be the very same...
And I hope we can survive this wave again...
But if we're all for someone
And if we're born for someone
When will she come that someone
And put things in their place
I'll wait and I'll wait till you
Come on say you still love me a lot
I'll wait and I'll wait and each day till you say...
And I'll wait
The Frames' song "Song For Someone" is a ballad that speaks poetically about the universal human experience of missing someone dearly. Throughout the song, lead vocalist Glen Hansard expresses this emotion through various metaphors and vivid imagery. In the first verse, Hansard describes feeling like he's "drying up in conversation" and his "head was halfway round the world," indicating that his mind is not entirely present because he is preoccupied with thoughts of the person he misses. He also speaks of being "driven by the promise of a quick return," illustrating how hopeful he is that he will soon be reunited with his loved one. The chorus poses a series of questions about being "born for someone" and when "that someone" will arrive to put things in their proper place, suggesting that the singer's relationship is incomplete without the object of his longing.
The second verse continues this theme of missing someone deeply, with Hansard expressing that he is "trying just to focus on the good" but is "tired of diving for the pearls," meaning that he is doing his best to remain positive, but it's becoming increasingly difficult. He also describes feeling that every morning brings him one step closer to the moment when he can be with his loved one again. The bridge of the song finds the singer recalling their shared experiences from the past and hoping that they both "can survive this wave again," showcasing the strength of their relationship and the power of their connection.
Overall, "Song For Someone" is a heartfelt and poignant expression of the ache of longing for someone who is absent. The lyrics poetically capture the mix of hope and fear that comes with waiting for the return of a loved one, highlighting the intensity of the singer's feelings and the depth of his attachment.
Line by Line Meaning
Drying up in conversation still
I am struggling to come up with things to talk about.
My head was halfway round the world
My thoughts are preoccupied with something else.
Working through your sleeping hours
I am busy while you are asleep.
Driven by the promise of a quick return
I am motivated by the prospect of a speedy homecoming.
And I wonder if she'll be the very same...
I am unsure if she will remain unchanged.
And I wonder if she's gonna break the waves again...
I am uncertain if she will experience hardships in the future.
I'm trying just to focus on the good
I am striving to concentrate on positive aspects.
I'm tired of diving for the pearls
I am weary of seeking out valuable things amidst difficulty.
And every dawn is another morning less
Every day without her feels like a loss.
I have to wait to wake beside that girl
I must be patient until I can wake up next to her again.
And I hope she's gonna be the very same...
I am wishing for her to remain constant.
And I hope she can survive this wave again...
I am hoping she can overcome future challenges.
And if we're all for someone
If we exist for a specific purpose or person
And if we're born for someone
If our life's purpose is linked to a specific person
When will she come that someone
When will that person arrive?
And put things in their place
And restore order to our lives
I'm coming back to see you girl
I will return to see you soon.
You know there's nothing surer in this world
My love for you is unwavering
Remember all the maddening seasons
Recall how difficult times were at certain points in our lives
Back when we weren't old enough to wait our turn
When we were too young to exhibit patience
And I hope we're gonna be the very same...
I hope we will remain true to ourselves.
And I hope we can survive this wave again...
I hope we can endure future hardships.
I'll wait and I'll wait till you
I will be patient until you
Come on say you still love me a lot
Tell me that you still love me deeply.
And each day till you say...
I will wait every day until you confirm your love.
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@raspberry481
Dryin' up in conversation, still
My head was halfway round the world
And workin' through your sleeping I was
Driven by the promise of a quick return
And I wonder if she'll be the very same
And I wonder if she's gonna break the waves
Again...
Tryin' just to focus on the good
I'm tired of divin' for the pearls
And every dawn is another morning less
I have to wait to wake beside that girl
And I hope she's gonna be the very same
And I hope she can survive this wave again
And if we're all for someone
And if we're born for someone
When will she come, that someone?
And put things in their place?
Comin' back to see you girl,
You know there's nothing surer in this world
Remember all the mad and seasons
Back when we weren't old enough to wait our turn
And I hope we're gonna be the very same
And I hope we can survive this wave again
And if we're all for someone
And if we're both for someone
When will she come, that someone?
And put things in their place?
@rewwr5
you can just hear the deep emotions put into this song. this is such inspirational music.
@annati414
nothing surer in this world than this music, The Frames, and Glen Hansard.
@oof1266
Listing to this while waiting for Gmod to download
@jafaeulcullen
This is great, this is awesome. This is what people should me listening. This is REAL MUSIC.
@raspberry481
Dryin' up in conversation, still
My head was halfway round the world
And workin' through your sleeping I was
Driven by the promise of a quick return
And I wonder if she'll be the very same
And I wonder if she's gonna break the waves
Again...
Tryin' just to focus on the good
I'm tired of divin' for the pearls
And every dawn is another morning less
I have to wait to wake beside that girl
And I hope she's gonna be the very same
And I hope she can survive this wave again
And if we're all for someone
And if we're born for someone
When will she come, that someone?
And put things in their place?
Comin' back to see you girl,
You know there's nothing surer in this world
Remember all the mad and seasons
Back when we weren't old enough to wait our turn
And I hope we're gonna be the very same
And I hope we can survive this wave again
And if we're all for someone
And if we're both for someone
When will she come, that someone?
And put things in their place?
@Roberthenryii
this song is magical!
@NathanHakkarainen
Crushing on all levels, not many songs like this, it's perfect
@genifervega3357
i just want to cry a lot whit this.
@MamaStyles
I think of the man I love everytime I hear this song..but he no longer loves me. He introduced me to the Frames and for that im grateful..Still waiting for that someone..
@pmacc3557
hope u found