Where the Story Ends
The Fray Lyrics
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But I have never been this scared before
Tell you what I'll do instead,
Lay my body down on the floor
To forget what I've done,
Silhouette 'till the good lord come
All we know is distance
Kiss away the difference
I know you hate this one
Trying not to lose your own,
Boxing up everything, you've got
All you ever knew of home,
You're scared scared to see
Your mother there in the door,
You wonder where did the years go
All we know is distance
We're close and then we run
Kiss away the difference
I know you hate this one
But this is how the story ends
Or have we just begun
To kiss away the difference
I know you hate this one
The violins make no sound
And I begin to feel the ground
All we know is distance
We're close and then we run
Kiss away the difference
I know you hate this one
But this is where the story ends
Or have we just begun
To kiss away the difference
I know you hate this one.
The Fray's Where the Story Ends is a song about fear, distance, and regret. The first verse, which is sung by the lead vocalist Isaac Slade, centers on his feelings of fear and despair. He is trying his best not to lose his head, but he is more scared than he has ever been before. He decides to lay his body down on the floor to forget what he has done, and wait until the good Lord comes. This suggests that he has done something he is not proud of and is seeking redemption.
The second verse, sung by Joe King, talks about the distance between loved ones. He describes how they are close one minute and then they run away the next. He talks about the need to kiss away the difference between them, which suggests that they have had disagreements or troubles in the past. He knows that the person he is addressing hates this dynamic, but it is simply how their story plays out. In the song's powerful chorus, the two vocalists sing about the inevitability of distance and their attempts to bridge it. They know that the story will end one day, but wonder if their relationship has just begun.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the challenges of relationships, distance, and loss. It touches on themes that are widely relatable, and its melancholic lyrics and soaring harmonies make it a classic for fans of rock and indie music.
Line by Line Meaning
Trying not to lose my head
I'm trying hard not to panic
But I have never been this scared before
This is the most afraid I've ever been
Tell you what I'll do instead,
Instead of losing my mind, I'll
Lay my body down on the floor
Lie down on the ground
To forget what I've done,
So I can forget about my past mistakes, I'll
Silhouette 'till the good lord come
Be still and wait for some divine intervention.
All we know is distance
We understand only separateness
We're close and then we run
We get close to people and then distance ourselves again
Kiss away the difference
Try to make things better
I know you hate this one
I am aware that you are displeased
Trying not to lose your own,
You're trying not to lose yourself,
Boxing up everything, you've got
You're packing away all your belongings
All you ever knew of home,
Everything you knew about home,
You're scared scared to see
You're afraid to see
Your mother there in the door,
Your mother standing in the doorway
You wonder where did the years go
You're questioning how time got away so quickly
But this is how the story ends
This is the end of the road for us.
Or have we just begun
Or do we still have a chance to start anew?
The violins make no sound
The violins are silent
And I begin to feel the ground
I feel like I'm falling apart
But this is where the story ends
This is the conclusion of our tale
Or have we just begun
Or is there room for more to be written?
To kiss away the difference
We try to bridge the gap between us
I know you hate this one
I know you don't like this aspect of our relationship.
Lyrics Β© Wixen Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Isaac Slade, Joseph King
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