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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The Waltz
The Frames Lyrics
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Felt his confession in your sleep
Well I'll be your saviour, if you'll do me that favour
And if you want I'll bathe you
In the blood of the lamb
I love you, but you're too young to know
And even if I am thinking of you
When you're like this
You could be thinking anything at all
When you're like this
I might as well be talking to the
I might as well be talking to the wall
I love you, but you're too young to know
And even if I am thinking of you
You'll never know
There's no stone, stick, bone, name, thrown
Swear to god
But you, but you, but you, but you
But you, but you, but you, but you
But you, but you, but you, but you
Amalama ah but you, amalama ama ramble on
I love you, but you're too young to know
And even if I am thinking of you
You'll never ever ever ever ever ever know
It's too late for you to go
The Frames's song, The Waltz, is a poignant and emotional song which seems to be about a complicated and possibly forbidden love. The opening lines suggest a religious theme, with mentions of the 'saviour' and 'confession,' but this is soon subverted with the suggestion that the singer could be a saviour themselves, offering to 'bathe you in the blood of the lamb.' There's a sense of urgency and desperation to these opening lines, as if the singer is trying to convince their lover to turn to them instead of a higher power.
As the song progresses, the theme of age and experience comes into play, with the repeated refrain of 'I love you, but you're too young to know.' There's a sense of protectiveness here, but also a sadness and frustration in the singer's inability to fully express their feelings. The lines, 'When you're like this / I might as well be talking to the wall,' suggest a disconnect between the two characters, with one possibly being emotionally distant or closed off.
The final lines of the song are particularly striking, with the repetition of the phrase 'but you' creating a sense of discord and unresolved tension. The use of the nonsense word 'amalama' adds to this feeling, as if the singer is struggling to find the right words to express themselves. The closing lines, 'It's too late for you to go,' suggest a finality and resignation to the situation, with the singer unable to change the circumstances of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
You said you kissed the foot of the saviour
You claimed to have worshiped and kissed the feet of the savior.
Felt his confession in your sleep
You experienced a profound feeling of confession during your sleep.
Well I'll be your saviour, if you'll do me that favour
I will play the role of a savior for you, but only if you return the favor.
And if you want I'll bathe you
I am willing to purify and cleanse you.
In the blood of the lamb
Using the symbolic blood of Christ's lamb or sacrifice.
I love you, but you're too young to know
I have strong feelings of love for you, but believe you are too inexperienced to understand.
And even if I am thinking of you
Even if you are constantly on my mind.
I won't let it show
I will not reveal or express my emotions openly.
When you're like this
In your current state of behavior or mood.
You could be thinking anything at all
Your thoughts or intentions are completely unpredictable.
I might as well be talking to the
Conversations with you feel like talking to an inanimate object.
I love you, but you're too young to know
Again, I love you deeply but feel you lack the knowledge or experience to truly appreciate it.
And even if I am thinking of you
My love and thoughts for you persist.
You'll never know
Regardless, I will keep my feelings hidden.
There's no stone, stick, bone, name, thrown
There is no conflict or altercation, verbal or physical.
Swear to god
I promise or vow to speak the truth.
But you, but you, but you, but you
You, you, you are the only one on my mind.
Amalama ah but you, amalama ama ramble on
Possible nonsense lyrics, expressing an overall feeling of devotion and love.
I love you, but you're too young to know
Once more, my love for you endures but I feel it is not yet the right time.
And even if I am thinking of you
I cannot help but continue to think and feel for you.
You'll never ever ever ever ever ever know
Sadly, I may never be able to express my love for you.
It's too late for you to go
You have passed the point of no return, and staying in this moment is inevitable.
Contributed by Sarah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MrFramesfan
The waltz is from their first album, Another Love Song. The Waltz doesn't actually appear on Breadcrumb Trail at all, and this IS Fitzcarraldo.
@jetranger7803
this song is called fitzcarraldo
@kiereluurs1243
Why don't you correct the title?
It's 'Fitzcarraldo' with Jan Hrubý, as you can hear if you actually listen to the music.