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Say When
I see you there, don't know where you come from
Unaware of a stare from someone
Don't appear to care that I saw you and I want you
What's your name? 'Cause I have to know it
You let me in and begin to show it
We're terrified 'cause we're heading
Straight for it, might get it
You been the song playing on the background
All along but you're turning up now
And everyone is rising to meet you, to greet you
Turn around and you're walking toward me
I'm breaking down and you're breathing slowly
You say the word and I will be your man, your man
Say when and my own two hands
Will comfort you tonight, tonight
Say when and my own two arms
Will carry you tonight, tonight
We're coming close and then even closer
We bring it in but we go no further
We're separate, two ghosts
In one mirror, no nearer
Later on if it turns to chaos
Hurricane coming all around us
See the crack, pull it back
From the window, you stay low
Say when and my own two hands
Will comfort you tonight, tonight
Say when and my own two arms
Will carry you tonight, tonight
I come across you lost and broken
You're coming to but you're slow in waking
You start to shake, you still
Haven't spoken, what happened
They're coming back and you just don't know when
You want to cry but there's nothing coming
They're gonna push until you give in or say when
Now we're here, and it turns to chaos
Hurricane coming all around us
Double crack throws you back
From the window, you stay low
It all began with a man and country
Every plan turns another century
Around again, another nation fallen
Maybe God can be on both sides
Of the gun, never understood why
Some of us never get it so good, so good
Some of this was here before us
All of this will go after us
It never stops until we give in, give in
Or say when and my own two hands
Will comfort you tonight, tonight
Say when and my own two arms
Will carry you tonight, tonight
Say when and my own two hands
Will comfort you tonight, tonight
Songwriter(s): King, Joseph; Slade, Isaac; Welsh, David; Wysocki, Ben
Copyright: © EMI APRIL MUSIC INC.
© LINCOLN & OLLIE MUSIC
© LITTLE BIKE MUSIC
© LINCOLN & OLLIE MUSIC
© LITTLE BIKE MUSIC
Lyrics provided by Gracenote
Please visit http://blog.thefray.net/au for lyrics.
Comments for this Track
Sat, 01/09/2010 - 23:25
This song is..beyond words. It's really beautiful. It's my second fav song by the fray, third fav song of all time :) I'm really lost for words...the fray says so much that so many don't say. Actually, this song, sadly, reminds me of the genocide in Rwanda in 1994. Made me cry, 'cause i could fit this song PERFECTLY with this one experience i read about from the genocide. :(
(heart) the fray always <3
Tue, 01/05/2010 - 22:47
This song is the anthem of my soul.
It sounds bizzare and obsessive, but it is. I love this song more then any other i've heard.
So far.
But it will always be top five.
It just speaks to me so much. It's beautiful.
I sound delirious and very naive but i'm probably going to get a lyric from it tatooed on my neck.
Yes, i'm a bit crazy, but who cares.
LOVELOVELOVE everything about The Fray.
Sat, 08/15/2009 - 02:30
Isaac Slade was very inspired when he did this song!! Say When just make me cry everytime. I love htis song 'cause it's a little gothic and sad...feels a lot like Denver :)
Isaac said that htis song is about war and I really agree. This song i really and absolutely perfect. There's no music better than it.
Isaac Slade, thans for this gift you gave us :)
I love you and I'm saying ''when'' right now!
--
feeh :)
Mon, 07/13/2009 - 01:50
i love love this music masterpiece.... i don't even know what to say.... wow wow...
Wed, 06/24/2009 - 02:17
Tue, 06/23/2009 - 20:53
this is my favorite song on this album. i think it is so beautiful. thank you so much to the band for writing such beautiful songs. they all inspire me. you guys are true artists. the message and stories behind your songs are amazing, inspiring, and real.
Tue, 06/16/2009 - 15:31
I would give anything to hear this song live, just once <3 <3 <3 <3
Thu, 04/30/2009 - 03:33
OMG! I love this song! It's just so awesome and so deep! (But what's it about???) I listen to it all the time especially when I'm sad! The lyrics are so awesome and inspirational! I love this song, but at the same time it makes me wanna cry... in a good way! This spong is great andyou guys are awesome!
PS-you should make a music video for this song! That would be awesome!
Mon, 03/23/2009 - 17:07
There's something about Isaac and the Fray...words don't do this song justice. The pictures this song conjures in my mind are beautiful...I get emotional when I hear it. Thank you, Isaac.
Tue, 03/10/2009 - 13:26
No doubt, this song is my favorite on this album. I love them all, but this is a standout track that incorporates all aspects of musical talent from the band. I heard Isaac in an interview say he enjoyed this song a lot too because of the challenge of how many words it has (450, I think?). That's definitely a challenge for a singer/pianist. I heard him say somewhere the song was about war, and I get that from the last part, but the beginning seems more like meeting someone for the first time and being completely enamoured with them. Anyway, regardless, it's no doubt quickly becoming my favorite The Fray song! Great job guys! This album has moved me in so many way.
Sun, 03/01/2009 - 23:20
I was Wondering What The Song Ment?I Was Told It's about God & How People Feel He Is Neglecting The World And More Importantly Us People. Am A Christian And Would ♥ To Use This Song IN A Pantomime. I ♥♥♥♥♥ This Song. It Really Got To Me. I Had Already Had Steps In My Mind For It When I 1st Heard It.
Sat, 02/21/2009 - 02:22
This song, to me at least, has the most meaning. I heard it and immediately broke out in tears. 2 weeks after the album came out, I had listened to this song 50 times. Even now after the 100 time, I am still feeling wonderful. It surround me, engulfs me. Some times, after I listen to this song, I look up and think about thing in new ways! This song is my savior, my one way out. The song I listen to after I need support, help, something to lean on.
It makes me happy, but sad, but happy again. It is so amazing!
Sat, 02/14/2009 - 02:54
Isaac, I'm saying "When"! This song is my favorite on the new CD. But, what do the lyrics mean?! I thought it was about meeting a girl in a bar, but then it starts talking about war (?) What am I missing? Either way, I can't stop listening. It gives me chills when he says, "Come close and then even closer." I saw them in Philly two times, and I hope they come back this summer. The Fray's music is beautiful and addictive.
Tue, 02/10/2009 - 03:43
I fell in love with this song the first time I heard it!!
It gave me goosebumps!
<3
Sun, 02/08/2009 - 17:26
this song is awsome! i´m always listenning to this song =)
ps: Love The Fray!
Sun, 02/08/2009 - 07:17
Great song!!! ♥ My fav as well!
xoxo
Sat, 02/07/2009 - 23:03
God!
This song is amazing!
I already know it! The best for sure! This album is AMAZING, sudden change, but great! Fantastic Rock/Pop album!
You´re the best!
You're my #1!!
Fri, 02/06/2009 - 10:27
if i can indicate one favorite song of mine it would absolutely be say when and i cant stop listening to it!great job guys! i love the fray!
i know it came out from all of you and thats awsome!it has so much power and deep meaning!
Tue, 02/03/2009 - 14:32
It's so fantastic how it starts with a simple 'metting' and then the song starts going stronger , becoming very reflexive in the end, Isaac voice starts to go louder too, creating great expectatives,and then I start to scream during the song too!!!WOW! Say when!
YOU ARE THE BEST!
Sat, 01/31/2009 - 02:21
This song is so awesome! I keep my mp3 player on shuffle and when this one comes on I have to skip back to listen to it over and over again. Some parts of the song just have to be re-wound again and again 'cause I just can't get enough of it. One of my favorite songs on the album!
-Eric
Tue, 01/27/2009 - 03:04
FAVORITE FRAY SONG EVER!!!! IT HAS SOOO MUCH MEANING I LOVE IT!!!!!!! I CANT WAIT FOR THE ALBUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxox
Mon, 01/26/2009 - 02:37
ah i love this song, probably my new favorite- love you guys
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 04:58
i love how you performed this in minneapolis. You are amazing human beings. :)
Mon, 01/19/2009 - 20:52
I love this song & am looking forward to hearing the full album. I think one of your unique talents as a band is that through your music and lyrics you are able to truly define moments, feelings, and experiences we all have but are unable to express or explain.
Whether it is doubt, having faith/trust, beginnings or endings; your music speaks FOR us. To be able to manifest this in a few lines or several beats -- that is something. Thanks :)
See you @ Webster Hall in Feb.!
Barbara