How To Save A Life (Stripped Version) Lyrics
The Fray
Lyrics
Step one: you say we need to talk
He walks, you say sit down, it's just a talk
He smiles politely back to 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 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 brake 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
Song & Lyrics Facts
"How to Save a Life" is a stripped version of the popular song by The Fray. It was released in 2006 as part of their debut album, How to Save a Life.
The original genre of the song is alternative rock and piano rock. The lyrics were written by Isaac Slade and Joe King, two members of the band. The other two members are Dave Welsh (guitar) and Ben Wysocki (drums). The song talks about how one can help save someone's life through love and understanding. Interesting fact: "How to Save a Life" was featured on the hit TV show Grey's Anatomy, which helped it become a massive success.