The group's self-titled, second album, released in 2009, debuted at number one on the Billboard charts and was certified gold in the United States, Australia, and Canada. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album in 2010. While both albums were commercially successful, critical reception was mixed. The Fray was ranked No. 84 on Billboard's "Artists of the Decade" list. Their third album Scars & Stories, released in 2012, achieved moderate commercial success; debuting and peaking at number four on the Billboard 200. The album again received mixed reviews from critics. The band's fourth album, Helios, was released in February 2014. The band's compilation album, Through the Years: The Best of the Fray, was released in November 2016.
The Fray's use of the piano as the lead instrument in their music has led critics to compare the band with English piano-driven bands such as Coldplay and Keane. However, the band lists its influences as the Wallflowers, Counting Crows, Better Than Ezra, and U2.
Always Away
The Fray Lyrics
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The day you told me: yeah it's true
You're everything I mean to you
And nothing's sadder than away
The days that I'm away from you
And there is nothing I can do
When I want to be with you
We're gonna see tomorrow fade away
Just to have you here with me
I promise I will never leave
I want you always constantly
Well I'm still breathing in that day
Coming up the night before
I'm cutting pieces on the floor
Well, nothing sad won't go away
I had you as we watched them fall
Lying face down after all
We're dying on the floor
All day
We're gonna see tomorrow fade away
Just to have you here with me
I promise I will never leave
I want you always constantly
I want you always constantly
Always away
I don't want I don't need to save you
I don't want â€" want to save you
All I need to know is what you want (x4)
All day
We're gonna see tomorrow fade away
Just to have you here with me
I promise I will never leave
I want you always constantly
I want you always constantly
The Fray's "Always Away" is a profound love song sung with a heavy heart. The song is about being away from someone and the feelings that arise when they're not around. The lyrics begin with the beautiful memory of the day the singer was told that he meant everything to the person he loves. However, they soon move on to the difficulty of being apart from them, and the unbearable feeling of helplessness that comes with it. The singer then moves on to speak about how he goes on with his life, trying to breathe and exist even though his love is not near him. The line "I'm cutting pieces on the floor" seems like a metaphor for the pain he is going through, like it’s cutting him into little pieces. The song then comes back to the chorus, which talks about how he never wants to be away from the person he loves, constantly and always.
The song is filled with intense emotions and passionate feelings that give a message of love that might be hard to grasp, but it's real, none the less. The music compliments the lyrics, with a soft melody in the verses and a build-up to a more moving chorus. The piano and guitar compliment each other with a peaceful melody, while the drums provide energy to the song. The lyrics are brilliantly written, and the delivery of the singer is impeccable, creating a heart-rending and relatable experience for the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing's better than the day
The day when you confessed your love was the happiest day of my life.
The day you told me: yeah it's true
The day when you said that you love me was the most truthful and happiest moment for me.
You're everything I mean to you
You are the only person who understands and values me beyond anything in this world.
And nothing's sadder than away
The extended time we spend apart from each other is the saddest thing for me.
The days that I'm away from you
Every day I spend away from you is immensely difficult for me.
And there is nothing I can do
I cannot do anything to change this situation apart from feeling miserable without you.
When I want to be with you
Being with you is all I desire and crave for.
All day
Every moment of the day, I yearn to be with you.
We're gonna see tomorrow fade away
Our love is so strong that we don't care about the future because we want to cherish each and every moment of the present with each other.
Just to have you here with me
Being with you is the ultimate happiness and contentment for me.
I promise I will never leave
You can always rely on me because I will never abandon you.
I want you always constantly
I want you to be with me always, without any break or interruption.
Well I'm still breathing in that day
I cherish the memories of the day you declared your love for me and enjoy reminiscing about it.
Coming up the night before
I am eagerly waiting for the night before we meet again.
I'm cutting pieces on the floor
I am still trying to get over the sadness and pain that I feel when we are apart.
Well, nothing sad won't go away
Even after trying my best, the sadness and emptiness I feel without you never seems to lessen.
I had you as we watched them fall
I feel blessed to have you beside me as we face any challenges or hurdles in our life together.
Lying face down after all
Even after facing many difficulties, we overcome them together and stay strong.
We're dying on the floor
We may have to go through tough times, but our love always prevails in the end.
I don't want I don't need to save you
You don't need my protection because you are strong and capable of handling anything on your own.
I don't want – want to save you
I don't want to be the only one saving you because I believe that we can conquer any obstacle together.
All I need to know is what you want (x4)
All I care about is your happiness and what you want, and I will do everything I can to make it happen.
Always away
Even though we may be apart at times, our love will always remain strong and unbreakable.
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GUTS
You swear you recall nothing at all
That could make you come back down
You made up your mind to leave it all behind
Now you're forced to fight it out
You fall away from your past
But it's following you
You fall away from your past
But it's following you
You left something undone, it's now your rerun
It's the one you can't erase
You should've made it right, so you wouldn't have to fight
To put a smile back on your face
You fall away from your past
But it's following you
You fall away from your past
But it's following you now
You fall away
You fall away
Something I've done that I can't outrun
Something I've done that I can't outrun
Maybe you should wait, maybe you should run
But there's something you've said that can't be undone
And you fall away from your past
But it's following you
And you fall away from your past
But it's following you now
And you fall away from your past
But it's following you
And you fall away from your past
But it's following you
It's following you (Fall away)
It's following you (Fall away)
It's following you (Fall away)
TeeGod45
This song hits on so many levels:
My past relationships/friendships.
My mental health.
My family.
My struggles with addiction.
My wasted goals/talents.
My fucked up mindset.
I truly fell away from my past.
Kimora Sky
You swear you recall nothing at all
That could make you come back down
You made up your mind to leave it all behind
Now you're forced to fight it out
You fall away from your past
But it's following you
You fall away from your past
But it's following you
You left something undone, it's now your rerun
It's the one you can't erase
You should have made it right, so you wouldn't have to fight
To put a smile back on your face
You fall away from your past
But it's following you
You fall away from your past
But it's following you, now
You fall away
You fall away
Something I've done that I can't outrun
Maybe you should wait maybe you should run
But there's something you've said that can't be undone
And you fall away from your past
But It's following you
You fall away
It's following you, now
You fall away from your past
But it's following you
You fall away from your past
But it's following you
But it's following you
But it's following you
But it's following you
Prof. C.P. Alejandro Peralta Vera
NOSTALGIA PURA....GRACIAS THE FRAY POR TANTAS EMOCIONES EN CADA CANCIÓN ♥
Alex Brand
my favorite song of all time and always will be...the fray have true meanings behind all of their songs
alison
How the hell is it possible? I can't believe I discovered the fray just a year ago. Everyone is saying they've heard them for 6, 8 years. I want to be able to say that!
Mason Hedges
Well now you can ;)
Farrell Lobo
@unknwn gaalthe years to grow...good song to work with. ....my fav ...all the way from Goa India
Farrell Lobo
Maybe you should wait...maybe you should run...you fall away
unknwn gaal
I was 9 when i first heard this song.. now im 21!
Nicholas Sun
Poker Face I know them for ten years. :D
Fierycascade
I wish they played more of The Fray's songs on the station I listen to. All I ever here are "How to Save a Life" and "You Found Me". I think I heard "She Is", just once on the station. But this one's in my definite top three.
Giga Gamby
Been listening to this song for 8 years now, every few years serving a new purpose.