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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You Were Wrong
The Frames Lyrics
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When the girl on the palace steps sings
I'm sorry the breakdown was mine
I missed all the signs, I can't read your mind
And before you go run off again
And cry to your friends
Would you look through the frost, and see
Here behind my cold eyes, my heart it is wore
And you were wrong
And you were wrong
And so when my song it was sung
I went to the grass, and I sat in the sun
To bask underneath my own dredge
Do I follow my heart, do I have far to go
And I'd lie 'neath the shade of our bones
With the heart of a star,
'Cause I live on my own stone
And you were wrong
And you were wrong
Who knows what the day brings?
When the girl on the palace steps sings
You were wrong
You were wrong
You were wrong
The Frames' song "You Were Wrong" appears to be about a breakup or a relationship gone wrong. The lyrics of the song convey a sense of sadness and regret. The song is primarily structured in three parts, with the first and third parts being identical. The opening lines suggest a sense of uncertainty about the future with the line "Who knows what the day brings?" before mentioning a girl singing on the palace steps. The repetition of "you were wrong" throughout the song hints at a blaming or accusing tone.
In the second part of the song, the singer mentions sitting in the sun to reflect on their own feelings and wondering whether to follow their heart or not. They also mention lying beneath the shade of "our bones," which could refer to a memory shared with the former partner. The repetition of the opening lines at the end of the song leaves the future open-ended.
Overall, the song appears to be about the painful aftermath of a relationship and the questioning that comes with it. The repetition of "you were wrong" could also indicate a sense of resentment towards the former partner for perhaps not seeing the relationship through the same lens as the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Who knows what the day brings?
Uncertainty of what the future will bring.
When the girl on the palace steps sings
Indication of a momentary blissful moment.
I'm sorry the breakdown was mine
Expressing guilt for causing a failure.
I missed all the signs, I can't read your mind
Acknowledging a lack of understanding and insight into someone else's feelings or emotions.
And before you go run off again
Urging someone to stay and listen.
And cry to your friends
Reference to someone seeking out support and validation from others.
Would you look through the frost, and see
Asking for someone to look beyond the surface level issue and understand the deeper emotions.
Here behind my cold eyes, my heart it is wore
Sharing personal emotional struggles and hardships.
My eyelids are sore
Physical manifestation of emotional pain and distress.
And you were wrong
Stating that someone was incorrect in their assumptions or actions.
And so when my song it was sung
Reflecting on the aftermath of an emotional event.
I went to the grass, and I sat in the sun
Seeking comfort and solace in nature.
To bask underneath my own dredge
Taking a moment for introspection and self-reflection.
Do I follow my heart, do I have far to go
Questioning what the next steps in life should be.
And I'd lie 'neath the shade of our bones
Expression of wanting to be near someone who has passed away or no longer present.
With the heart of a star, 'Cause I live on my own stone
Comparing oneself to celestial objects and expressing individuality and self-reliance.
You were wrong
Stating that someone was incorrect in their assumptions or actions.
You were wrong
Stating that someone was incorrect in their assumptions or actions.
You were wrong
Stating that someone was incorrect in their assumptions or actions.
Contributed by James R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kit_Kat
holy shit! the beginning scared the crap outta me