How to Save a Life
The Fray
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Step one, you say we need to talk He walks, you say sit down, it's just a talk He smiles politely back at you You stare politely right on through Some sort of window to your right As he goes left, and you stay right Between the lines of fear and blame You begin to wonder why you came Where did I go wrong? I lost a friend Somewhere along in the bitterness And I would have stayed up with you all night Had I known how to save a life Let him know that you know best Cause after all, you do know best Try to slip past his defense Without granting innocence Lay down a list of what is wrong The things you've told him all along And pray to God he hears you And I pray to God he hears you Where did I go wrong? I lost a friend Somewhere along in the bitterness And I would have stayed up with you all night Had I known how to save a life As he begins to raise his voice You lower yours and grant him one last choice Drive until you lose the road Or break with the ones you've followed He will do one of two things He will admit to everything Or he'll say he's just not the same And you'll begin to wonder why you came Where did I go wrong? I lost a friend Somewhere along in the bitterness And I would have stayed up with you all night Had I known how to save a life Where did I go wrong? I lost a friend Somewhere along in the bitterness And I would have stayed up with you all night Had I known how to save a life How to save a life How to save a life Where did I go wrong? I lost a friend Somewhere along in the bitterness And I would have stayed up with you all night Had I known how to save a life Where did I go wrong? I lost a friend Somewhere along in the bitterness And I would have stayed up with you all night Had I known how to save a life How to save a life How to save a life
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Written by: Isaac Slade, Joseph King
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14 facts about this song
Album Release"How to Save a Life" is the title track from The Fray's debut studio album which was released on 13 September, 2005.
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Lyrics InspirationThe inspiration for the lyrics of "How to Save a Life" came from lead vocalist Isaac Slade's experience as a mentor to a troubled teenage boy.
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Chart Performance"How to Save a Life" peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became one of the band's biggest hits.
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Worldwide SuccessThe song was a huge success worldwide, reaching the top 10 in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden and the UK.
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Double PlatinumThe song was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for selling over two million copies.
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TV Show Appearances"How to Save a Life" is well-known for its inclusion in multiple TV dramas, particularly Grey’s Anatomy and Scrubs.
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Covered by Other ArtistsVarious artists, including The Script and Kelly Clarkson, have covered "How to Save a Life".
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Charity WorkIn April 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Fray performed this song during a live stream fundraiser to aid Colorado's response to the pandemic.
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Grammy NominationThe song "How to Save a Life", along with its album, earned The Fray a nomination for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Songwriting ProcessIt took the band over 12 months to finally finish writing "How to Save a Life".
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Remixed Versions"How to Save a Life" underwent various remixes, including one by Jiggers and another by Jesús Baez.
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Music VideoThe music video for "How to Save a Life" was directed by Mark Pellington. It projected the band's message about loss and featured various people sharing their stories on large billboards to encourage support and understanding.
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Suicide PreventionThe song has been widely used in campaigns for suicide prevention and mental health awareness due to its raw and emotional lyrics.
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LongevityDespite being released in 2005, "How to Save a Life" maintains cultural relevancy and has stayed popular over the years.
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