You Found Me
The Fray䌀 Lyrics
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On the corner of First and Amistad
Where the west
Was all but won
All alone
Smoking his last cigarette
I said, "where you been?"
He said, "ask anything"
Where were you
When everything was falling apart?
When all my days
Were spent by the telephone
That never rang and all I needed was a call
That never came
To the corner of First and Amistad
Lost and insecure
You found me
You found me lyin' on the floor
Surrounded, surrounded
Why'd you have to wait?
Where were you, where were you?
Just a little late
You found me, you found me
In the end
Everyone ends up alone
Losing her
The only one who's ever known
Who I am, who I'm not, who I wanna be
No way to know
How long she will be next to me
Lost and insecure
You found me
You found me lyin' on the floor
Surrounded, surrounded
Why'd you have to wait?
Where were you, where were you?
Just a little late
You found me, you found me
Early morning
The city breaks
I've been callin'
For years and years and years and years
And you never left me no messages
Ya never send me no letters
You got some kinda nerve
Taking all my world
Lost and insecure
You found me
You found me lyin' on the floor
Where were you, where were you?
Lost and insecure
You found me
You found me lyin' on the floor
Surrounded, surrounded
Why'd you have to wait?
Where were you, where were you?
Just a little late
You found me, you found me
Why'd you have to wait?
To find me, to find me
The lyrics to The Fray's "You Found Me" are about feeling lost and alone during tough times, and searching for a sense of meaning or connection. The singer describes finding God "on the corner of First and Amistad," suggesting that they were seeking a higher power or a sense of guidance. They express frustration and confusion with the fact that, despite their efforts to reach out to others, they have been left feeling isolated and unsupported. However, in the end, someone does come along to offer a lifeline, and the singer is grateful for their intervention.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of desperation and longing for connection. The repeated refrain of "where were you?" speaks to the singer's desire for someone to be there for them during their struggles. The lyrics also touch on themes of loss and identity, as the singer laments the fact that they have lost someone close to them who understood them deeply. Ultimately, though, the song is about finding hope and a sense of purpose in difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
I found God
I found a moment of redemption or enlightenment
On the corner of First and Amistad
In a place of intersection or coincidence
Where the west was all but won
Amidst a situation that was almost victorious or successful
All alone smoking his last cigarette
Completely solitary, indulging in one final moment before moving on
I said, "where you been?"
Asking where something or someone has been hiding or absent
He said, "ask anything"
Giving permission to ask anything that needs to be asked
Where were you when everything was falling apart?
Asking where someone or something was during a time of chaos or distress
When all my days were spent by the telephone
During a time of waiting or hoping for something to happen
That never rang and all I needed was a call
Feeling abandoned and longing for communication
That never came to the corner of First and Amistad
Describing the specific location where the desire for communication was unfulfilled
Lost and insecure, you found me
Being in a state of confusion or doubt, and then being discovered by someone or something
You found me lyin' on the floor
Being in a defeated or vulnerable position when discovered
Surrounded, surrounded
Feeling encircled or confined by something or someone
Why'd you have to wait?
Questioning why someone or something didn't act earlier
Just a little late, you found me, you found me
Being found, but only after a short delay
In the end everyone ends up alone
Reflecting on the inevitability of solitude
Losing her the only one who's ever known
Losing the one person who truly understood or knew the artist
Who I am, who I'm not, who I wanna be
Exploring the complexity of identity and aspirations
No way to know how long she will be next to me
Uncertainty about the future and how long something will last
Early morning the city breaks
Describing the moment when the city comes to life in the morning
I've been callin' for years and years and years and years
Having waited a long time, and been calling or seeking for an extended period
And you never left me no messages
The lack of communication or response from someone or something
Ya never send me no letters
Feeling neglected and forgotten by the lack of written communication
You got some kinda nerve
Feeling frustrated and angry by someone or something's lack of action or response
Taking all my world
Feeling like someone or something has taken everything away
Why'd you have to wait to find me, to find me
Questioning why it took so long to be found, and emphasizing the discovery
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ISAAC SLADE, JOSEPH KING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Ch4rlz_ThA_Princ3
Hey bud. You are an alternate version of myself, crafted uniquely, delicately and with genuine passion & thought.
You were crafted by the force that first put all forces into motion. The force that came before both the chicken AND the egg. People have many names for this force, but in truth, the label is irrelevant.
And thus I cannot bite my tongue here.
You must stand up and keep fighting. Do not be discouraged. Simply begin again. Start over as many times as you need.
This is why we're here.
@abril-rp7xw
¿Boulevard?
¿Pushi?
¿No lo superas, no?
¿Sigues llorando escuchando You Found Me?
Y ahora te encanta esta banda y en especial está canción ¿Cierto?
Gracias Luke ahora tengo diferente tipo musical y está canción es mi favorita✨
Edit: sigues aquí? Que patética que eres, Weigel.
Edit 05-12-21
"Hoy es 05 de diciembre del 2021</3"
Y aquí estoy escuchando esta canción otra vez😭✨
@KeemiRobinson
I just know someone is listening to this song in 2024
@ephemeralIove
me :)
@dansmith6574
I know I am
@jermvelez3444
Almost every day I put this on
@joshuacrayford7462
I'm listening to this song because I forgot what it was called because I remember when it came out
@champagnearti
Of course man The Fray will forever be goated
@britneybarzallo3653
"Mierda, Weigel. ¿Donde estuviste todo este tiempo?"🌈⃤
@ludmilaruiz6164
🥺🥺🥺🥺
@greyschavez6940
Pushi💙
@samarita23vp95
Luke😭