You Found Me
The Fray
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I found God on the corner of First in Amistad Where the west was all but won All alone Smoking his last cigarette I said where you been? He said, ask anything Where were you When everything was falling apart? All my days Spent by the telephone That never rang And all I needed was a call That never came From the corner of First and Amistad Lost and insecure You found me, you found me Lying on the floor Surrounded, surrounded Why'd you have to wait? Where were you, where were you? Just a little late You found me, you found me In the end Everyone ends up alone Losing her The only one who's ever known Who I am, who I'm not, and who I wanna be No way to know How long she will be next to me Lost and insecure You found me, you found me Lying on the floor Surrounded, surrounded Why'd you have to wait? Where were you, where were you? Just a little late You found me, you found me Early morning City breaks I've been calling For years and years and years and years And you never left me no messages You never send me no letters You got some kind of nerve Taking all I want Lost and insecure You found me, you found me Lying on the floor Where were you? Where were you? Lost and insecure You found me, you found me Lying on the floor Surrounded, surrounded Why'd you have to wait? Where were you, where were you? Just a little late You found me, you found me Why'd you have to wait To find me? To find me?
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Written by: Isaac Slade, Joseph King
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"You Found Me" was released by the American rock band "The Fray" on November 21, 2008. It served as the lead single for their self-titled second studio album.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "You Found Me" climbed to number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, showcasing its immense popularity.
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Song MeaningLead singer Isaac Slade expressed that "You Found Me" was about the disappointment, the heartache, the letdown that comes with life, and how despite these struggles, God is always there.
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InspirationsThe song was partly inspired by Slade's experiences and emotions following the death of his grandfather and his brother's friend in a short span of time.
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Early ReleaseBefore its official release, "You Found Me" was exclusively available for download on the iTunes Store as a part of the band's album pre-order offer.
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TV Premiere"You Found Me" premiered on a promo for season 5 of the show "Lost". The association with the popular television show helped to increase the song's exposure.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Josh Forbes, reflected the song’s meaning, featuring Slade wandering the city streets while playing the piano.
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Multi-PlatinumThe single was certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) in U.S., showcasing its commercial success.
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Song CreationIsaac Slade and guitarist Joe King co-wrote the song, with both of them initially writing separate ideas, that later combined to make "You Found Me".
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Live Performances"You Found Me" has become a staple in The Fray’s live performances, demonstrating its relevance and potential to connect with the audience even years after its release.
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TV FeaturedThe song appeared on numerous TV shows including "Ghost Whisperer", "Homeland" and "Scrubs", further broadening its reach and recognition.
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Critical ReviewsCritics mostly gave positive reviews to "You Found Me", appreciating its melancholic tone and the band's authentic, heartfelt performance.
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