Over My Head
The Fray Lyrics

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I never knew
I never knew that everything was fallin' through
That everyone I knew was waiting on a cue
To turn and run when all I needed was the truth
But that's how it's gotta be
It's comin' down to nothin' more than apathy
I'd rather run the other way than stay and see
The smoke and who's still standing when it clears

And everyone knows I'm in
Over my head, over my head
Eight seconds left in overtime
She's on your mind, she's on your mind

Let's rearrange
I wish you were a stranger, I could disengage
Just say that we agree and then never change
Soften a bit until we all just get along
But that's disregard
Find another friend, and you discard
As you lose the argument in a cable car
Hanging above as the canyon comes between

And everyone knows I'm in
Over my head, over my head
With eight seconds left in overtime
She's on your mind, she's on your mind
Everyone knows I'm in
Over my head, over my head
With eight seconds left in overtime
She's on your mind, she's on, on

And suddenly I become a part of your past
I'm becoming the part that don't last
I'm losing you, and it's effortless
Without a sound
We lose sight of the ground in the throw around
Never thought that you wanted to bring it down
I won't let it go down 'til we torch it ourselves

And everyone knows I'm in
Over my head, over my head
With eight seconds left in overtime
She's on your mind, she's on your mind
Everyone knows
That she's on your mind
Everyone knows I'm in over my head
I'm in over my head
I'm over my

Everyone knows I'm in
Over my head, over my head

With eight seconds left in overtime
She's on your mind, she's on your mind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Fray's hit song "Over My Head" speak of the confusion, frustration and despair that come with being in a complicated relationship. The singer shares his realization that his relationship is falling apart, but no one else seems to notice. He wishes he could just disengage and walk away from the drama and misunderstandings. The singer acknowledges that he feels "in over his head" and that the other person in the relationship has moved on, but he is still hanging onto the hope that things will work out. The lines "And suddenly I become a part of your past, I'm becoming the part that don't last" express the heartbreak and grief that come with the end of a relationship.

The chorus of the song is particularly catchy and memorable, with the repeated line "Everyone knows I'm in over my head" conveying the singer's feelings of being overwhelmed and out of control. The reference to the "eight seconds left in overtime" creates a sense of urgency and anxiety, as if time is running out for the relationship to be salvaged. The song's bridge is particularly poignant, with its depiction of two people losing sight of each other as they fight and argue, ultimately leading to the end of their connection.

Overall, "Over My Head" is a powerful and emotive song that portrays the pain and confusion of a deteriorating relationship. Through its raw lyrics and soaring melody, the song captures the struggle of coming to terms with the end of a romance and the heady mixture of emotions that come with it.

Line by Line Meaning

I never knew
I was oblivious to what was happening around me

I never knew that everything was fallin' through
I was unaware that things were falling apart

That everyone I knew was waiting on a cue
Everyone around me was waiting for a sign to leave

To turn and run when all I needed was the truth
They were all running away instead of telling me the truth

But that's how it's gotta be
The reality of the situation is such

It's comin' down to nothin' more than apathy
No one really cares anymore

I'd rather run the other way than stay and see
I would rather avoid facing the truth

The smoke and who's still standing when it clears
I want to avoid the aftermath of the conflict

And everyone knows I'm in
Everyone around me is aware

Over my head, over my head
I am in a situation that is beyond my capabilities

Eight seconds left in overtime
Time is running out

She's on your mind, she's on your mind
I am constantly thinking about her

Let's rearrange
Let's change the situation

I wish you were a stranger, I could disengage
I wish I didn't know you so that I could leave without consequence

Just say that we agree and then never change
If we agree, we don't have to face the truth that we have different perspectives

Soften a bit until we all just get along
Let's compromise so that we don't have to fight

But that's disregard
But that's not acknowledging the root cause of the problem

Find another friend, and you discard
You are willing to discard a friendship to avoid confrontation

As you lose the argument in a cable car
As the argument reaches a climax, we are suspended in a vulnerable position

Hanging above as the canyon comes between
We are caught between two opposing views

And suddenly I become a part of your past
You forget about me and move on

I'm becoming the part that don't last
I am slowly fading away

I'm losing you, and it's effortless
I am losing you without putting in any effort to keep you

Without a sound
Quietly

We lose sight of the ground in the throw around
We are so caught up in the argument that we lose sight of what's important

Never thought that you wanted to bring it down
I never thought that you wanted to end our relationship

I won't let it go down 'til we torch it ourselves
I won't let our relationship end until we intentionally destroy it

That she's on your mind
That I am constantly thinking about her

Everyone knows I'm in over my head
Everyone knows that I am unable to handle the situation

I'm in over my head
I am in a situation that is beyond my capabilities

I'm over my
I have reached my limit

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Isaac Edward Slade, Joseph A King

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@tunamirulizwan3884

40w↑64

I never knew
I never knew that everything was falling through
That everyone I knew was waiting on a cue
To turn and run when all I needed was the truth
But that's how it's got to be
It's coming down to nothing more than apathy
I'd rather run the other way than stay and see
The smoke and who's still standing when it clears
Everyone knows I'm in
Over my head, over my head
With eight seconds left in overtime
She's on your mind, she's on your mind
Let's rearrange
I wish you were a stranger I could disengage
Just say that we agree and then never change
Soften a bit until we all just get along
But that's disregard
Find another friend and you discard
As you lose the arguments in a cable car
Hanging above as the canyon comes between
Everyone knows I'm in
Over my head, over my head
With eight seconds left in overtime
She's on your mind, she's on your mind
Everyone knows I'm in
Over my head, over my head
With eight seconds left in overtime
She's on your mind, she's all on
And suddenly I become a part of your past
I'm becoming the part that don't last
I'm losing you and its effortless
Without a sound we lose sight of the ground
In the throw around
Never thought that you wanted to bring it down
I won't let it go down till we torch it ourselves
And everyone knows I'm in
Over my head, over my head
With eight seconds left in overtime
She's on your mind, she's on your mind
Everyone knows she's on your mind
Everyone knows I'm in over my head
I'm in over my head, I'm over my...
Everyone knows I'm in
Over my head, over my head
With eight seconds left in overtime
She's on your mind, she's on your mind

@DataStream3

6y↑326

LYRICS

I never knew
I never knew that everything was falling through
That everyone I knew was waiting on a queue
To turn and run when all I needed was the truth
But that's how it's got to be
It's coming down to nothing more than apathy
I'd rather run the other way than stay and see
The smoke and who's still standing when it clears and

Everyone knows I'm in
Over my head
Over my head
With eight seconds left in overtime
She's on your mind
She's on your mind

Let's rearrange
I wish you were a stranger I could disengage
Just say that we agree and then never change
Soften a bit until we all just get along
But that's disregard
You find another friend and you discard
As you lose the argument in a cable car
Hanging above as the canyon comes between and

Everyone knows I'm in
Over my head
Over my head
With eight seconds left in overtime
She's on your mind
She's on your mind

Everyone knows I'm in
Over my head
Over my head
With eight seconds left in overtime
She's on your mind
She's on

And suddenly I become a part of your past
I'm becoming the part that don't last
I'm losing you and its effortless
Without a sound we lose sight of the ground
In the throw around
Never thought that you wanted to bring it down
I won't let it go down till we torch it ourselves

Everyone knows I'm in
Over my head
Over my head
With eight seconds left in overtime
She's on your mind
She's on your mind

Everyone knows
She's on your mind

Everyone knows I'm in
Over my head
I'm in over my head
I'm over my

Everyone knows I'm in
Over my head
Over my head
With eight seconds left in overtime
She's on your mind
She's on your mind

All comments from YouTube:

@jacobboeser

9y↑4.7K

in an interview the lead singer was asked who the kid was on the video. He said it was his little brother and the only thing that would make him do the video is if he bought him a PS2 lol.

@jet33theumbreon

8y↑34

+jacob boeser PSSH who cares, it fits well XP

@pinheadlarry2921

8y↑54

same honestly

@jacobboeser

8y↑196

no i know i was just pointing out how funny it was lol

@anonumosGirl

8y↑101

+jacob boeser If found this interesting :) lol ps2 time flies

@DrakTom2324

8y↑34

+jacob boeser That actually would make a lot of sense

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@amandakaysen8847

5y↑3K

The older I get , the better the entire How to Save a Life really gets. The Fray really is under appreciated

@timothyyoon7634

4y↑64

How to Save a life, you found me, happiness
those three were on repeat when I first tried and contemplated with the idea of suicide.
I am not scared of pain, I been through the WORST kind of pain someone can imagine.
My only thought was the PAIN other people get, the blow back if I die.
Most people are worried about the pain they might feel during it,
i feel about all the people I might let down.

@marklindsey4408

4y↑9

I agree this is my favorite band and I am in 2020

@amandakaysen8847

4y↑21

The fray helped me through some pretty dark times too.
I actually have to broken light bulb from the album cover tattooed on my arm bc of how much they mean to me, and that they’ve been my favorite band so long. <3

@Its_Just_Rudy47

4y↑8

It's one of the very few albums that I can listen all the way through without skipping.

@JohnnyCrambo

4y↑5

@@timothyyoon7634 I'm actually exactly the same as you my friend.

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@summerqueen2156

2y↑2.4K

We don’t search for old songs..
we search for old memories.

@springlove7477

2y↑40

Decades later people will realize the depth of this line…..

@nicole..948

2y↑29

Its funny how day by day nothing changes but when you look back everything is different

@coffeehazelnut7019

2y↑21

❤😭no words. This comment is so true.

@naomaisum5424

2y↑16

Fact

@NikiJQ

2y↑17

This. such a short statement
that immediately hits home 🤘🏽

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@The_Viscount

2y↑990

As a high school loner this hit hard. As a man living alone at almost 30, it hits harder. Great work by these boys.

@KINGja86

2y↑57

Your not alone

@MrFredstt

2y↑40

Keep your head up man. There's many of us in the same boat

@JusticeMorris

2y↑11

Disengage

@JusticeMorris

2y↑14

@@MrFredstt mine doesn't have a steering wheel

@masterscaron

2y↑39

God is always with you. He’s inside of you. He loves you. Everything happens for a reason. You’re here for a purpose. You’re no less important, special, or talented than anyone else. You got this.

58 More Replies...

@jazzycakeup5725

8y↑1.6K

The craziest about this song is that it lost the Grammy award for best pop vocal performance to "My Humps" by the Black Eyed Peas #musichistory

@AraikRolyet

8y↑32

Wow 😞

@acerozaki

8y↑88

the fray is much better, plus they are great with or without nominations

@Daantjer

8y↑120

Mainstream popularity over quality. That's how it's always been and that's how it always will be in the music industry.

@Lejinnn

8y↑15

whatever music industry says. it will always be the winner for us.

@suhdud2194

8y↑16

I don't think that's right. this was such a great song. you can't judge a song by popularity.

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@lalaura2341

9y↑384

that moment, you think of all the things you've lost..

@RayanSquared

9y↑10

+Wampo683 wow, this message brought a tear to my eye

@Blake-fr8hl

CRAP!! IF only my username was dog and say "deez Nuts"

@lalaura2341

9y↑2

***** you're awesome Patrick

@Mscoolgurl88

8y↑3

+La Laura This is nice clean music. It upsets me the garbage we have today...smh. Seems like everything is about sex, drinking, getting high, etc. Simply convincing people to do destructive behavior.

@SophieNeveudancer

8y↑2

+La Laura Just what I was thinking! I live in another house, i go to another school, I've fallen in and out of love, my sister moved out, my dad changed jobs, i'm in college now, I' ve lost loved ones... god I even have another dog...

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@elguero89

15w↑161

It’s 2024, this song is 18 years old. Where has the time gone? This song hasn’t aged. Wish I could have appreciated those times more.

@TelieaSellers

11w↑6

Me too, I seriously wish I appreciate & enjoyed those times more when I was a kid😪

@user-td6gx9mo6q

11w↑3

Same

@emorywolfe8442

7w↑1

We're here to keep the old days alive. I wont play anything newer than 2012 at work.

@TelieaSellers

@@emorywolfe8442 You have splendid taste in music my friend👌

@lucaslt7

11w↑26

I have a feeling that we didn't give this song the credit it deserved when it was released... Was a success, but i think that deserved even more

@PabloPerez-ed9gp

🙂🤪

@tacosauce77

9y↑1.7K

2005 was such a good era for music. All my favorite bands are from around that time

@picturedubstep392

9y↑6

Mine too

@leviathanbaby4950

9y↑27

***** ye was a great time to be an atlernative genre fan ^^ but then it went back to shit

@SandmansHate

9y↑4

***** Me too. This was right before my descent into a gang life, drugs, and friends dying all around me.

@kawkaw142

9y↑5

***** 2009 too bruh

@SuperHardPoop

9y↑4

salah anis
somehow i saw your pic is having chemistry with this tacosauce man... hahahaha

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@Scuttlee

3y↑388

Back when the world felt bigger and yours was smaller and cozy

@Inaworldoflove

3y↑15

Wow, love that analogy.

@catachandevilfang

3y↑15

It’s so true. I don’t know if it was my age or the lack of 24/7 hyper-media, but life used to feel less overwhelming.

@hayleybrown226

3y↑4

Wow. Beautifully said.

@MissedExistance

3y↑2

@@catachandevilfangYeah I felt that, time felt like a construct when this was popular.

@unspecifiedunit9126

3y↑1

@@Inaworldoflove That’s not an analogy but alright.

@nanan1295

41w↑32

The Fray really helps the world through some tough times.

@kevflutton1715

9w↑12

2024 check in

@gwapbaby6956

3y↑2.3K

The fray hits deep when you're drunk. Much love to everyone still struggling

@sarahmalloy1476

3y↑22

Facts

@christianalexander4010

3y↑21

Still strugglin still shynin 💜

@Njennings42

3y↑33

cheers, likewise. trying not to destroy myself but have a good time

@carolkinghorn8847

3y↑7

@@Njennings42 take care

@rowanblaze4185

3y↑36

Lol. Drunk, and rejected. I fell back to The Fray, Augustana, Lifehouse, Goo Goo Dolls, and Hoobastank. God, I'm old.

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@wr2792

6y↑4.7K

The Grammys died the day this song lost to "My Humps" by the Black Eyed Peas for best pop single.

@justgame5508

5y↑240

w r Tell me about it, this song is catchy and yet still actually has a deeper meaning when you listen to the lyrics

@sebastianyu5383

5y↑84

w r this is a meaningful and relatable song. Reminds me of my ex girlfriend in some ways and the unhealthy friendships I had as a kind. Not a good connotation but I’ve always appreciated meaningful music over the kind of drivel that people blast driving down the street today

@kurt94530

5y↑23

w r I had no idea that it lost. WTF there song is crap!

@alohaforeveryone

5y↑54

Grammy 2007. Shame.

@jeffghant4760

5y↑55

My Humps was dope. But I don't watch award shows for that reason. RDR2 should have won goty over GOW but whatever.

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@jeremyjones9606

30w↑72

Personally I am hoping for this band to come back with all the appreciation they deserve

@AndrewJM

18w↑1

wasnt this a huge hit when it was out?

@jeremyjones9606

18w↑2

@@AndrewJM It was pretty popular and got a fair amount of airtime but it was short lived. Not sure if the band is still together but if they are I would be interested to hear some new songs

@AndrewJM

18w↑1

@@jeremyjones9606 i was about 12 when this song wad out, i feelclike they had a few more hits too

@KnightGeneral

17w

I agree

@thenondualisticmystic

50w↑201

The Fray's songs always feel like stories. Even without the music video. They really are masters of the art of literary tension, conflict and climax.

@abdulogohi2772

47w↑4

Kindly explain this story... It's his young self dissappointed on his older self

@thenondualisticmystic

47w↑1

@@abdulogohi2772 I'm not sure I understand what you're asking. Could you phrase that differently or explain the question further?

@adrianmonk4440

45w↑3

I need a cigarette after that climax. Quite the wordsmith yourself.

@PabloPerez-ed9gp

45w↑2

Agree🤪

@robbykrs5166

10y↑38

If you're a 90's kid (or older) you've probably heard this on the radio, good old days...

@truesoulsian

10y↑5

Yeah man they used to play this song in my 3rd grade class... good times

@jeremyfoster8726

6y↑473

i was 25 when this came out. now i'm 37. where the hell did time go?

@jeff_7777

5y↑12

Same. Crazy how time flies by bruh.

@atheris1641

Jeff Haber yeah :/

@jtmoore662

5y↑9

Just wait, the shit goes faster

@blopez8311

Same!!!!

@mah0625

5y↑1

Cocolate cake and Camel's. Comercial?

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@dstremp

34w↑17

Commenting on this masterpiece of a song so that each time it is liked I can come back and hear it again. I never want to forget this song.

@IvarHuisman

40w↑5

Everyone has their role to play in this ineffable orchestra that is life.

@user-xj6qe8cn7y

4y↑1K

the nostalgia hurts. my art teacher in elementary school would always play this type of music, wish i could go back in time and be small again..

@Happyman-od7zp

4y↑18

I remember all my family road trips with these songs playing. Life just felt greater; simpler. Nostalgia does hurt 😔

@whatintheworld6413

4y↑10

How Life turn us into something new, sommeone who stranger to ourself

@louhannaval8751

4y↑3

Ur teacher in elementary school?what's ur age now?the song isnt that old

@listening2loversrock435

4y↑6

Louhan Naval the song is 10 years old actually so they are probably 20-

@louhannaval8751

@@listening2loversrock435 possibly,im just checking the age tho 🤣

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@ARTV-

10y↑2.6K

This is one of those songs that you just KNOW is a classic. It's gonna be around and loved for a very long time.

@dylanpointon8131

10y↑28

I got it today, was not disappointed at all. Actually going to have the album played at my wedding

@MrStylesp9

10y↑7

Dylan Pointon Good luck bro :)

@jakobbuckles4472

6y↑5

So sad "my humps" beat this at the grammy's. P.S love your content man. Keep up the good work

@braydenanderson2684

ARTV well it still is

@crustpunkjesuschrist

6y↑3

ARTV You are one of my favorite reviewers, next to Fantano

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@joaquinlopez6651

27w↑46

Crazy how a song can trigger a childhood full of emotions… we use to be so young guys… hope everyone on here finds love happiness and something worth remembering … memories all we got don’t ever forget it

@jamiec4842

27w↑1

AMEN!! Thank you!!

@anneominous7172

20w↑1

Love you, bro.

@klaramarkovic1722

2y↑19

He was in my head about 15 years later and now he is still in my head. Unrequited love (sigh) 💔😔

@rcdc6393

2y↑1

Unrequited love is tough. It is harder to forget if you don't get the chance to fall out of love.

@bianca13fialho

3y↑574

Can't believe I just found out that kid is the lead singer's brother. Always thought he looked exactly like him lol

@kazuyaa101

3y↑5

@Bianca me too .

@MaryRose1

3y↑16

Omg really? No wonder he looks so much like him. 😅

@bianca13fialho

3y↑3

@@MaryRose1 I know, right?!

@lexijonez4292

3y↑32

Yeah I already knew that in the interview they said that they wanted someone who look just like the lead singer and they paid his brother and a new PlayStation which is funnier than me LOL

@thejoyfulfamily9042

3y↑6

they paid him with an xbox lol

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@pradaman307

5y↑987

I'm 64 years old and this song would DEFINITELY be in my all time top 10

@jonp2968

5y↑60

A man of culture, i see.

@christinebranson676

5y↑35

9 out of 10 old people agree. I'm 53 and I remember seeing them in concert 10 years ago. The best!

@agusruiz2203

5y↑14

What are your other 9?

@natashaxx2106

4y↑16

Madness how all ages come together to enjoy music I’m 23 and this is my favourite song xx

@spartanvulpix8460

4y↑2

You are a Stack of ages.

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@tunamirulizwan3884

40w↑64

@kellymulderino7156

35w↑1

yes we can hear the song lol

@tunamirulizwan3884

35w

@@kellymulderino7156 good for you lol

@JacobHall-rd2yv

19w

@@kellymulderino7156I like when they put the lyrics. I guess I should actually hit the like button.

@ninadabarbie

1y↑104

This will forever be a classic ❤
Man I love this song 😢

@TROPICAL6555

6y↑502

most underrated band ever. such talent. 💝💝💝

@raediaz-arambula9620

5y↑9

Sara Schwaller how can they be underrated with over 50 million views lol

@Deleralia

@@raediaz-arambula9620 i never thought they were underrated either lol

@cristianomichel4579

I always heard on MTv at 2009

@blairsmith9849

Its got 60m views lol

@peterd1623

Everyone knows and loves them what you mean

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@Jordan-yi9ib

9y↑35

i wish music like this was still being made instead of rap

@kiran258

1y↑103

I feel a sense of connection with the people in the comment section, everyone feels like my peers.

This song connects us all and takes us to a time well never get back.

@toweypat

33w↑2

It sure does!

@TelieaSellers

36w↑51

Dang, i was little around the time this song was out. I wish I could go back to the 2000s and be a kid again😢 Life was SO much simpler.

@caleb5119

9y↑1.6K

Can we just appreciate how amazing The Fray are? Once they became the complete band they have remained a symbol of what it means to be just a great band. They don't do drugs, they don't party or do anything obscene, yet they have huge tours, make top selling albums, and deliver songs of passion and true emotion. You never see them reported for scandals because they don't get caught in the modern culture of acting crazy and being extravagant. They play, record, and perform. That's it, and they are famous for just that, nothing else. How beautiful is that? How many bands or musicians can truly say they are famous solely because of their music and nothing else at all? I absolutely love The Fray for they are simply amazing.

@egydavmusic

9y↑12

^^^^^YES^^^^^^

@amaka637

9y↑17

YES! I highly respect them.

@bbomg02

9y↑22

Wow I never realized. They were at the right place at the right time though you have to admit.

@egydavmusic

9y↑12

I've been thinking...we should have a name for fans of the Fray like 'frayble cars' 'frayers' 'fraybies' or something

@YoungChickenTheMadHatter

9y↑5

Thank you for being someone who understands my love for them!!

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@madamyeet13

26w↑10

2023 and still jamming. this song hits you in the feels if you listen to the lyrics closely. ❤️

@MC-bd5ub

2y↑24

The Fray is like supertramp or counting crows to me. You kinda Iike them when you're younger and they are playing in the background. Then when you get in your mid 30s you start to relate. I'm getting old lol. This is your dad's music.

@marksneddon3709

I feel ya

@Michael-jg6yf

4y↑232

One of the most underrated bands ever.

@kalusingh5800

3y↑5

Like neffex and the script

@rpr5509

3y↑1

So true!

@DataStream3

6y↑326

@abigailsy2637

DataStream thank you!!!

@gloshach5673

DataStream clutch

@linkinminor10

5y↑2

This clip is about what??? I do not understand english, sorry!!!

@lalaithan

5y↑2

Thank you kind person.

@officialellefara

Lyric hero!

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@JoshWKJ

2y↑4

This song ages like wine

@noelcummins9712

2y↑1

This song pushes a button..makes me cry every time.

@greenwoodlakehana

8y↑516

I love when old songs bring u back to a great time in your life, its amazing what music can do.

@aayushitakte6528

8y↑5

yes!😊

@LNClubsTheaters

8y↑8

Completely agree! Nostalgia has a huge impact on why we like music, even if songs you like don't age well. But it's better when they do!

@emilybeacham7657

8y↑1

exactly

@mariaguerraiche6983

8y↑1

Shykittyxo

@HaunterShow

7y↑4

'old'

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@yosweeta

5y↑60

24 years walking on earth and I just hear this song today

@ungnome9405

5y↑1

back in like 05 or 06 or somewhere around there i always seen it on VH1 top 20 count down, such a great song and brings back nostalgia im 22 going on 23 come june 13th im glad anyways glad u found this jam

@shayshay7154

4y↑4

Ahhh man better late than never

@betulceyhan8519

24 years old here. These songs were the hype when we were just kids, i got exposed to them in time thanks to my older siblings.

@alexandersmith6231

2y↑5

2022 and still rocking to this classic from one of my favourite bands of all time! All the way from jamaica🇯🇲🙌🏾

@shortsweetness876

23w↑1

Wah gwan yardie! You kno good American music ❤. I'm Jamaican as well. Which part u deh?

@alexandersmith6231

23w

😂😂😂 big up you damn self lol

@russellbarnes7732

2y↑12

hard to hear this reminder of my son passing. pulls on the heart. 16 years ago. I'm very grateful for bright sun light because when i squint no one can tell I'm crying.

@andrewcarl7125

I’m sorry to hear that brotha

@shadow77lovescats83

🙏🙏

@MovieCommunityCollege

4y↑1.6K

2020 still sounds good

@paulgorham2740

4y↑7

Sure does!

@poser_bob9781

4y↑6

Definitely

@stormieezz

4y↑4

u right

@sir-stash6749

4y↑5

Amazing song

@lovealways2609

4y↑4

One hour loop ...

is ...

even better. nice ☆

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@thechopchopgirl

8y↑19

I am so glad, so thankful, that The Fray exists.

@bobmarley1182

8y↑1

yep so am I bro I feel you

@bobmarley1182

well not bro but ya know xD

@thechopchopgirl

Nah dude, bro is fine. :)

@bobmarley1182

+thechoppychapgirl ah thats cool xD

@eduarda.floresdarosa

49w↑15

Que nostalgia, muito bom

@nathanpaulino422

2y↑2

I remember hearing this song on the overhead at work. After my break up with my first love. I remember stopping in place… wish all the best to anyone going threw it. Time heals all wounds

@danielscroggins2866

2y↑1.1K

It's interesting how the songs you used to listen to years ago have a whole different feeling and meaning to you now. You grow up and you relate more. I think that's what good music does.

@haveyouever9460

2y↑11

It was more positive then.

@hdpotatogameplay9226

2y↑3

One breakup has changed more than I could've ever imagined

@allanguiney9122

2y↑3

Actually I related to this as a kid more than I do now and what I would do to go back them days.

@massaddiction2158

2y↑2

I agree whole heartily

@joshdermont2839

2y↑2

Hell of a comment

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@nikkisflipnlife

8y↑146

I really want to go to their concert when they come to boston. this song means so much to me. my best friend passed away a year and a half ago and this was our song. I will bring her picture with me and sing the lyrics as loud as I can so she can hear me from heaven. I love you Brittany. RIP 😥😥

@robswimmerjr7081

omg i love thiwwong too ,condolences

@magnateeze

<3 <3 <3

@notpradayoujj8637

you deadass for real

@nmlgames4952

Sorry this is late but I hope it went well!

@Hayleyyy1

Idk where you live but they’re coming to Freeport, Maine. Free concert!

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@FritoPotatoPup

1y↑2

With 8 seconds left I overtime, she,'s on your mind....the best line ever written.

@raissademouragonzaga3255

47w↑63

Eu sinto tanta falta dessa época, onde tudo era normal, meu Deus que saudades da nossa infância, o sacrifício pra ver um clipe como esse na MTV ❤

@sabryff_2607

45w↑4

Nem me fale , sempre foi meu favorito , mas não me recordava do nome , devido ao tempo que ja passou. E hoje ALEATORIAMENTE ouvi a musica e já sabia , É ELA... Procurei por tudo e não encontrava ❤🥰🥰🥰

@agnaldoferraz2943

42w↑3

Saudades desse tempo

@eullersilva7138

30w↑2

Exatamente

@PatriciaGomes-uj1zc

13w

Verdade,tempo bom demais 😢😢😢

@jessiwebb26

7y↑19

I lost my fiancée 4 months ago... every second feels like an eternity. this song reminds me of him

@linkinparkrulz2275

3y↑4.1K

My younger brother committed suicide last weekend by overdosing on something. He was found with headphones on, presumably listening to something. This is his youtube account. He made a playlist containing 6 songs that was edited the day he passed. This is one of the 6 songs. With the method he used, he was dead after about 30 minutes, probably unconscious around 12 minutes. I like to think that it was peaceful for him with his music on. I love you Myles, I'll miss you everyday for the rest of my life.

@your_ordinaryaxolotl5580

3y↑194

Im so sorry for your loss

@natalie-md2nb

3y↑141

Im so sorry , May Myles Rest In Peace .

@miyajohnson3657

3y↑58

🥀🕊

@carguy0389

3y↑93

I’m really sorry man. That’s an unimaginable pain I wouldn’t ever wish on even my worst enemies. Take time to heal and know that he’s looking down at you from above ❤️

@LinkFanatic

3y↑113

TRIGGER WARNING

This hits EXTREMELY hard; I've been suicidal off-and-on for YEARS, with each subsequent attempt bringing me closer to actually dying than the previous one.

Much love to you and your brother. I'm so sorry. There is no easy answer to this.

Now I wanna cry. :(

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@bruna4827

17w↑5

Essa musica fez parte do melhor período da minha vida. Eu nunca vou esquecer....nunca mesmo. Obrigada por tudo....❤

@seansocold3181

12w↑3

now that i’m older i appreciate this song like everything about it, the music video the vocals and the ending part of this song

@KateAcito11

4y↑196

Just realizing the Chainsmokers sampled this back track for Closer- You can really hear it when it's just the piano instrumental

@alax1756

4y↑6

KateAcito11 it over fray head to do anything about it

@IanHardmanPhotography

4y↑3

I noticed this today!

@tarantulamadness6191

4y↑11

@@alax1756 Uhh no, they were credited as songwriters for Chainsmokers song.

@MrBlue006

3y↑11

@@tarantulamadness6191 Months after release, mostly likely to avoid legal action

@tarantulamadness6191

3y↑4

@@MrBlue006 Still making money of that insanely gay popular chainsmokers song. win if you ask me

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@TofuDriver11

4y↑29

THE FRAY...if you guys are reading this..... I miss y’all....and your music will forever live on!!

@ELYYT

1y↑15

2023 and confirmed still slaps. I’ll be back in 2024 to check again.

@bigceec15

Still slaps

@alihasankhan9714

2y↑5

I used to listen to this song avidly in 2009, 2010 at the age of 16, 17. Little did I know it'd become a reality.

@YashendraShuklaTheOG

8y↑966

"The Fray’s inaugural single was nominated for the “Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals” in the 2007 GRAMMYs; it lost to “My Humps” by the Black Eyed Peas."

WHAT. THE. FUCK?! Seriously? Unbelievable. I give up.

@terryb492

8y↑4

Everyone was like boo black eye pees didn't win the fray is better you suck get out of here shut up you suck

@emikoleadunn4999

8y↑8

The fray is so much better then them I hate them

@cora6836

8y↑2

I only know who the fray is, idk who the black eyed peas are. sad right?

@jacobwalgren2598

8y↑3

I don't care for either, but at least the Black eyed peas are catchy

@Forestxavier20

8y↑12

+Yashendra Shukla the song does not get better with age. however Over my head it doesnt get better it just Ferments like wine and gets better with age by no reason other then age

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@sharidavis9295

6y↑396

God where did the fray go?? They spoke to my soul!!

@aliarfana6808

5y↑7

same here 😭😭😭

@atheris1641

5y↑11

They still do ;(

@brianborchardt8568

5y↑5

The Fray are actually the musical group headlining the EAA Air Show in Oshkosh, Wi this week.

@markalcornjr4841

5y↑10

still here, they performed at the EAA airventure oshkosh 2019 opening night this past Monday. the world's biggest aviation celebration.

@andriayoung162

I feel you

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@SBoth_

16w↑2

About 14 years ago, I heard this song. Now, the older I get, the more I relate to this song.

@kaileysergenian6723

2y↑3

I feel something special when I hear this something I haven't felt in awhile

@tonyparra8459

8y↑149

This song and How to Save a Life are my favorite songs from The Fray.

@mehdisimou3022

8y↑10

you found me <3

@a.f9880

+mehdi simou yep

@kleinerfuchs6208

8y↑2

Hey mine too and you wrote it on my birthday

@FakeSteveMain

8y↑4

Also You Found Me

@nickcottone6067

8y↑2

bruh heartbeat is too good though

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@dd.m3lon

8y↑125

i'm crying i finally found my childhood music after all this time. ;-;

@XeomKY

8y↑1

Same!

@shawnshawnshawn1725

8y↑2

shattered is my favorite

@elisaoliveirabrais9893

8y↑1

same here dude

@madhavjk99

same

@thebrick0173

8y↑3

+The Introverted Girl This song also made me cry this is me right now I am in high school and I'm way over my head

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@3dith3

2y↑8

Pure nostalgia, great songs!

@fabiostinco

1y↑8

grandes músicos

@SarahZhou

9y↑209

almost been 10 damn years

@vinceuscher9085

9y↑4

Sarah Zhou DAMN I LOVE ASIAN WOMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@SarahZhou

9y↑6

well damn i love gerard way

@ozewill1

Sarah Zhou thats crazy

@jhoanhurtado7094

9y↑1

KENNETH THE MELON/TARBOOZ COLEMAN lmfao

@KennethColeman426

Jhoan Hurtado Thank you human, I'm glad you liked, my B Movie writing.
But & there can be no Butts, about what I am going to write. Since you L,your fao, how will you use the Toilet, then?(;)

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@FAST3RCA

10y↑48

I want old times back. :/

@janikb3538

10y

I know

@YKutsuya

10y↑1

13wishes Me too ;~;...

@yonako2761

10y↑21

only the people that knows when music was good will want the good times back thumbs up if you want the old days back :D

@ehmeh3159

41w↑8

Came back to this song after trying to figure out what music im the best at singing and came back to good memories. I can sing this song perfectly and I am proud to be able to sing such a great song!

@thefonzkiss

No one cares what you can or can’t sing.

@vreisvreis

23w↑12

o tempo passa e The fray continua sendo incrivel

@rafaelsousa4847

22w

verdade

@rodolfosantos9213

E incrível como as músicas dos anos 2000 marcou nossas vidas nessa época tudo era bom

@sunshinemarmot7070

8y↑174

Back when the Fray's first two singles were released, I thought they might end up being the best pop rock band ever. It's a shame they couldn't keep it up, but I can still yell along to Over My Head and How To Save A Life as if the world was ending around me.

@diamondnewsome9820

8y↑9

Yes , Me As Well. For Some Reason , I Act Like I'm In The Video 😂😂😂

@broadwaygeek100

8y↑23

Honestly, even after 10 years they're still my favorite band. Their most recent album isn't bad, you should go ahead and listen to some of those songs. It's really sad though that they aren't getting as much recognition that they truly deserve. It's a shame that this generation isn't into good music like there was in 2005.

@defvii

8y↑1

Their first two albums, The Fray and How to Save a Life were pretty good imho, and both generated big singles. I didn't like scars and stories too much but I think Helios is a bit better.

@amourmyg5997

+Izzy S I'm 12 and my generation has parents that just do expose them to this kind of music which is kind of sad. But my parents do expose my to good music not just weird pop trash. But don't get me wrong I do like pop

@listertr2756

8y↑2

+Izzy S "It's a shame that this generation isn't into good music like there was in 2005."
You are little fucking dumb.

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@jesthomas2199

3y↑6

Song is like fine wine, ages well over time. 2021 anyone?

@aaarosee

1y↑6

this song takes me back to 7th grade… it’s still as good

@alissonbatista993

O ano era 2007 ? Diz que sim !

@ohkaythen93

2y↑1

The strangest thing about getting older, is being younger than the singers in the video when it was first released and now been older than them..

@keithjames753

8y↑12

2000 people have no clue what good music is... These guys are heavily underrated. Love their music!

@gushlet

7y↑4

How is The Fray underrated? They literally have millions and millions of views across their videos.

@basicoptimalmouse

9y↑147

Normally I'd say something like "A Day to Remember did it better" but both versions are fucking perfect.

@joecinder

Bradley S RIGHT

@edwardminnie6100

your right

@edwardminnie6100

+Bradly S so right

@technospear

9y↑7

+Bradley S I agree but the ADTR version lacks emotion..thats the only diff..but it means alot

@stratocasterblitz5179

+Bradley S nah this version has more emotion to it and matches the feel and gentleness of the song

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@ghostgirl512

2y↑6

Damn I remember first watching this music video back in 2005 and here I am in 2022 watching it for the first time since then. Time really does fly.

@billysfatmom7337

40w↑3

My ex showed me this song. I am always finding myself coming back and listening to think of the good times ❤I miss him so much

@reobae

10y↑105

Yes. I was 10 and in the fifth grade when this song came out. Now I just graduated high school in 2013 and a freshman in college. Time flies. The good old days. I miss my childhood. I'll be 19 May 31st.. I feel old.

@zack3355

10y

When this so g came out I must have been 3 almost 4 in about 3 months

@reobae

10y↑3

monster taTOE Wow you're super young. How's elementary. I miss those days

@ChocoCheetah

10y↑1

wow man i feel the same way. I think I was about 14-15 when this song came out (24 now) and it was me and my girlfriend at the time song. good times

@reobae

10y

***** Wow thats awesome bro. I see you commented from Vegas,lol

@joshuavannais5460

10y

I dont remember the year this song came out but I got it on release and I have love it since. It is one of the songs that will be loved and remembered for a long time. I'm 13 qnd have been listnening to it since I'm 6. Its a great song!

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@joka619

8y↑80

the fray should sue the crap out of chainsmokers, its getting ridiculous, how modern 'good' songs are totally ripping off artists that rarely receive recognition. they should set the precedent.

@Water7654321234567

7y↑10

They already gave them writing credits.

@_NPJ

7y↑17

joka619 they had to give the fray writing credits and pay them royalties.

@stevananf281

7y↑6

dude many other famous artists have sampled music, especially if they're famous

@nooneknows9234

7y↑5

actually this song was a radio hit plus this song was featured on shows like shrubs. the fray isnt a big mainstream band but they well known look up how to save a life it has over 100 million views

@sabrinakrentkowski4283

49w↑3

Happy mothers day mom❤️ miss you. 2018 i lost you but we had amazing memories and this song is in one of the million of memories we shared before you unexpectedly went away. Love you. Hope anyone who reads this knows that they're special and beautiful. lifes hard and no one knows what they're doing this is just temporary what you're feeling. peace out.

@LoganAllec

3y↑2.2K

2021 still sounds good

@ultranitro437

3y↑18

COME UP WITH SOMETHING NEW

@Akoustiic

3y↑15

So next year it’s gonna sound different?!?

@morrigankasa570

3y↑7

@@ultranitro437 A great/epic/good song is that no matter the Year or politics or anything else!

@Ishurama

3y↑2

Why make something new when there old stuff is perfect! Just remake it. Get the band together and remakes all day long

@dibakarhajong2737

3y↑1

Here I am listening in the month of July (nearly July?)

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@7thangelad586

5y↑51

A decade later and she’s still on my mind.

@whodatninja439

5y↑3

More like 14 years later for me

@damienburriss9008

4y↑1

She will come back eventually, keep the faith

@CrackBeaver

4y↑1

SAME

@sh0es

23w

their songs used to make me so happy as a kid but not the same as an adult... hits different

@TruthXisXChaos

2y↑25

This entire song does something man. But the "I'm losing you and it's effortless" smacks me across the chest

@pjeffries301

2y↑1

Great line. Lots of em here. thx.

@TruthXisXChaos

2y↑1

@@pjeffries301 you are absolutely right my friend! Has always been a powerful song but after some years of life experiences it's become unbelievably powerful

@exxxousia

7y↑31

"Suddenly i become part of the past. I'm becoming the part that don't last. I'm losing you and its effortless."
WOW HOW POWERFUL THESE WORDS ARE... SO VERY POWERFUL INDEED! Ugh

@georgehallstein6947

Hi please see below

@normanwood1165

Michelle de la Cerda

@newboysgeneration6198

4y↑126

One of the most Beautiful timeless songs in all time

@juanitamorgan5475

Yess!

@jaesindnb6197

4y↑1

new boy's generation love this goddamn song! Great during the fall, Christmas, spring, and summer!

@juanitamorgan5475

4y↑1

I'm obsessed with it such a great song I listen to it every night on my phone The Fray is the best band ever I hope they're still making music like this because the music during making these days in the entertainment industry is total crap

@adelavalladares

39w↑4

Me and my sister would cry to this song singing our lungs out. And it was the most beautiful song we heard. We were kids at the time and my dad drunk in the background sleeping.

@patrickhazelwood8318

2y↑5

Smoking blunts while jamming out to the fray is the main reason why I'm still alive in my early thirties.. Suicidal thoughts will never truly be gone once you've become suicidal at any points in your life.. Please remember that everyone deserves to be loved and cherish..

@lilchaos4792

Agreed

@robertcortez3435

Please know that there are some of us that have completely healed from the suicidal tendencies. Those voices are no longer in my head. And I just want you to know the same can be done for you if you reach out for help.

@emilyvalenciaa

9y↑1.9K

someone please take me back to 2005. please.

@hayuheleloh

9y↑3

@MallorcaOrcas

9y↑6

+hi im hailee That's when my son was born. I'd rather he be 10 like he is now. lol :)

@TailsexeTheWesker

9y↑14

+MallorcaOrcas With everyone on who wishes to go back to the 2005

@toddfortune9574

9y↑2

+hi im hailee ditto

@docnom

9y↑8

+hi im hailee Awesome times I enjoyed my teenage with all this songs. :')

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@Fred3209

4y↑33

I remember being in middle school watching this on TV on VH1 on “Artists you should know”

@matthius1692

2y↑12

Always loved this song the piano in the background works so well with it..Beautiful work by the Fray. 👏

@pesmobileonline5284

1y↑6

Eu ouvia isso a uns 14 fuck years atrás kkk do nada lembrei
Bons tempos
Cadê os BRS DAS ANTIGAS 💀

@douglasramos4956

The fray já me salvo muito mano!

@MangaGoo

3y↑66

THANK YOU THE FRAY. I'M 29 YEARS OLD NOW! THIS IS MY HIGH SCHOOL JAM!

@chriskelley911

3y↑7

Same here, 29 and miss music from our generation every day

@XxBiohazardxXRE

3y↑3

im turning 30 and i miss the time very much...

@sarahl9398

3y↑1

31 and still missing this time a lot

@yellaaaayari5120

28 here :/ the nostalgia mannnnn

@Aprilmarielove

3y↑1

Turning 28 soon mine too!

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@isrealdiaz5381

8y↑11

and suddenly...
I've become part of the past
I'm becoming the part that don't last...

@isaiahthesmoker7333

51w↑5

Took growing up to like these songs. Its all nostalgia.

@haell13

2y↑12

musica do meu "Terceirão" 2007
Nessa época queriamos mto terminar o colegial, virar adulto.... se eu soubesse que seria cheio de boletos e problemas, ñ desejaria tanto
hahaha enfim, o q fica são as memórias desse tempo bom

@donbarzini1154

1y↑3

Nostalgia meu caro, eu tava no exército. Colocava essa música no celular pra fazer faxina na guarda depois de virar a noite tirando serviço! Bons tempos.