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.
Trust Me
The Fray Lyrics
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Alone and I'm in between
The place that I'm from and the place that I'm in
A city I never been
I found a friend or should I say a foe
Said just a few things you should know
We don't want you to see we come and we go
Here today, gone tomorrow
We're only taking turns
Holding this world
It's how it's always been
When you're older you will understand
If I say who I know it just goes to show
You need me less than I need you
Take it from me we don't give sympathy
You can trust me trust nobody
But I said you and me we don't have honesty
The things we don't want to speak
I'll try to get out but I never will
Traffic is perfectly still
We're only taking turns
Holding this world
It's how it's always been
When you're older you will understand
And then again maybe you don't
And then again maybe you won't
When you're older you might understand
When you're older you might understand
The Fray's song Trust Me is a deeply introspective track exploring themes of trust, honesty, friendship and the fickleness of life. The opening lines "Looking for something I've never seen, Alone and I'm in between, The place that I'm from and the place that I'm in, A city I never been" sets the tone for an internal journey of self-discovery. The singer is lost and unsure, feeling disconnected from both the familiar and the unknown. He is searching for something intangible, something he hasn't seen, and is caught between his past and present.
The subsequent lines are about a person or a group of people that the singer has encountered on his journey. The friend/foe warns him about their elusive, transitory nature, saying "We don't want you to see, we come and we go, Here today, gone tomorrow." There's a sense of caution, guardedness and cynicism in these words. The singer is then reminded of the uncertain nature of the world and how nothing ever stays the same, "We're only taking turns, Holding this world, It's how it's always been."
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of trust in a world that's ever-changing. The singer urges the listener to trust him but not trust anyone else. He also acknowledges that honesty is hard to come by between the two of them, "But I said you and me we don't have honesty, The things we don't want to speak." The bridge is a contemplative musing on the idea of understanding. While it's easy to say that one will understand the complexities of life as they get older, the reality is that it's not always the case. The song ends with the same line, reiterating the idea that understanding is not guaranteed.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking for something I've never seen
I am searching for something that is new and unfamiliar to me.
Alone and I'm in between
I feel isolated and unsure of where I belong.
The place that I'm from and the place that I'm in
I am torn between my hometown and my current location.
A city I never been
I am in a city that I have never visited before.
I found a friend or should I say a foe
I made an acquaintance who may not have my best interests at heart.
Said just a few things you should know
This individual is warning me about something important.
We don't want you to see we come and we go
They do not want me to know about their transient lifestyle.
Here today, gone tomorrow
They may leave without warning or explanation.
We're only taking turns
Holding this world
We all take turns having control over the world we live in.
It's how it's always been
This is the typical way things have functioned for generations.
When you're older you will understand
One day you will have more experience and knowledge of the world.
If I say who I know it just goes to show
Revealing my connections could demonstrate my lack of dependence on you.
You need me less than I need you
I rely on this person more than they rely on me.
Take it from me we don't give sympathy
Do not expect a compassionate response from us.
You can trust me trust nobody
Only trust me and do not depend on anyone else.
But I said you and me we don't have honesty
We lack truthfulness in our relationship.
The things we don't want to speak
There are topics we avoid discussing.
I'll try to get out but I never will
Despite my efforts, I will always be trapped in this situation.
Traffic is perfectly still
Everything around me is stagnant and unchanging.
And then again maybe you don't
And then again maybe you won't
You may never understand the complexities and intricacies of life.
When you're older you might understand
When you're older you might understand
As you gain more life experience, you may start to comprehend certain things.
Lyrics Ā© Wixen Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Isaac Slade, Joseph King
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