You Found Me Lyrics - The Fray

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About You Found Me

"You Found Me" is a song by American rock band The Fray. It was released in November 2008 as the lead single from their eponymous second studio album. Live performances of the song from concerts in Europe surfaced on YouTube in late 2007, when the song was titled "Amistad". The band began streaming the song on their website on November 21, 2008. The single was digitally released in the U. S., Canadian, UK, Australian and French iTunes Stores and had a physical release later on. The song became the group's third single to sell 2 million downloads in the United States, after "How to Save a Life" and "Over My Head (Cable Car)". It has sold 3.6 million copies in the US as of February 2015, making it one of the most downloaded rock songs. The single was certified double platinum by the RIAA and the ARIA in 2009. The song was nominated for a Choice Music: Rock Track award at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards. The song was ranked No. 13 on the Hot 100 Songs of 2009 list and No. 36 on Billboard's Best Adult Pop Songs of the Decade list. It was also ranked No. 42 on Billboard's Top 100 Digital Tracks of the Decade list and No. 61 on the ARIA's list of the Top 100 Tracks of the Decade. more »

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The Fray

The Fray is an American rock band from Denver, Colorado. Formed in 2002 by schoolmates Isaac Slade and Joe King, they achieved success with the release of their debut album, How to Save a Life in 2005, which was certified double platinum by the RIAA and platinum in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. The Fray achieved national success with their first single, "Over My Head (Cable Car)", which became a top ten hit in the United States. The release of their second single, "How to Save a Life", brought the band worldwide fame. The song charted in the top three of the Billboard Hot 100 and was a top 5 single in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. more »

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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.

Chart Performance Upon its release, "You Found Me" climbed to number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, showcasing its immense popularity.

Song Meaning Lead 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.

Inspirations The 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.

Early Release Before 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.

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.

Music Video The music video for the song, directed by Josh Forbes, reflected the song’s meaning, featuring Slade wandering the city streets while playing the piano.

Multi-Platinum The single was certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) in U.S., showcasing its commercial success.

Song Creation Isaac 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".

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.

TV Featured The song appeared on numerous TV shows including "Ghost Whisperer", "Homeland" and "Scrubs", further broadening its reach and recognition.

Critical Reviews Critics mostly gave positive reviews to "You Found Me", appreciating its melancholic tone and the band's authentic, heartfelt performance.

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