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 MarkΓ©ta IrglovΓ‘, which led to the solo album "The Swell Season". Glen and MarkΓ©ta 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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Trying
The Frames Lyrics
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Buried in the sand
I lost my way, come find me
And tonight, your not even trying
Constantly reminded
That I was just in time
And tonight, your not even trying
Tonight, your not even trying..
The lyrics of The Frames' song Trying seem to be written from the perspective of someone who has been trying to hide away from the world for a long time, and has gotten lost in the process. The line "seven months in hiding, buried in the sand" paints a vivid picture of someone trying to disappear, perhaps seeking isolation or trying to escape from something. However, the singer seems to be reaching out for help, pleading for someone to come and find them. The line "I lost my way, come find me" suggests a feeling of being lost, isolated, and in need of help.
The rest of the song seems to be a plea for someone to stay and not give up on the singer, even though they may have made mistakes or run away in the past. The line "don't run away, like I did" suggests a sense of regret, as if the singer is admitting to having made mistakes in the past and is hoping for a second chance. The repeated phrase "and tonight, you're not even trying" seems to be directed towards someone who is perhaps not putting in the effort to understand or connect with the singer, despite their plea for help.
Overall, the song seems to be a powerful expression of vulnerability and the need for human connection. It captures the feeling of being lost and alone, and the desperation to be found and understood by another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Seven months in hiding
I have been avoiding facing my issues for a long time; withdrawing from the world and hiding from my problems.
Buried in the sand
I have been burying my head in the sand, ignoring the reality of the situation and pretending that everything is okay.
I lost my way, come find me
I have become lost and confused, and I need someone to guide me and help me find my way back to where I belong.
And tonight, your not even trying
I feel abandoned and let down by someone who I thought would support me, as they don't seem to be making any effort to help me overcome my struggles.
Constantly reminded
I am constantly reminded of my past mistakes and the ways in which I have let myself and others down.
That I was just in time
I narrowly avoided disaster, and I am aware that things could have been much worse if I hadn't taken action when I did.
Don't run away, like I did
I recognize that running away from my problems is not the solution, and I urge others not to make the same mistake that I did by avoiding their issues.
And tonight, your not even trying
I am feeling particularly let down by someone tonight, as they don't seem to be making any effort to help me or support me through my struggles.
Tonight, your not even trying..
I am disappointed and hurt by the lack of effort and support that someone is showing me, and I feel like I am facing my challenges alone.
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