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The Fray: every song, explained.

3 The Fray songs in the archive: what each one is about, who wrote it and what it did on the charts. Each entry opens the full explanation.

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Songs explained

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Years covered

Rock

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The Fray How to Save a LifeDelve into the poignant story, emotional resonance, and lasting impact of The Fray's 'How to Save a Life.' Uncover the song's lyrics, chart performance, and… The Fray Look After YouDiscover the deep emotional meaning behind The Fray's 'Look After You,' a ballad about long-distance love, vulnerability, and finding home in another person. The Fray Over My Head (Cable Car)Dive into the heartfelt meaning, poignant lyrics, and musical brilliance of The Fray's 'Over My Head (Cable Car).' Explore its themes of regret, relationships…

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About these entries

Every The Fray entry sets out what the song is about and where that reading comes from: writing credits, interviews, the record's own history. Where a popular interpretation is wrong, the entry says so and shows the evidence. Missing a song? Suggest it.