This song meant alot to me approx. In my opinion this song is about a person who lost his friend who committed suicide, and he is trying to figure out were he went wrong and by his friend did it. Another friend who lost her husband two weeks before me swears that she will never date another man. i always kinda assumed what the song was about but never really knew and what you shared clears everything up for me! It starts with a guy who likes a girl and tries to find ways to go out qoth her, eventually they go to an Opera because she likes it but he is indiferent to it so he falls asleep. ... even if you did love again. I was lookin' for love in all the wrong places Lookin' for love in too many faces Searchin' their eyes, lookin' for traces Of what I'm dreamin' of Hoping to find a friend and a lover I'll bless the day I discover, Another heart- lookin' for love. And I feel I've lost that now. You need to enable JavaScript to use SoundCloud, Where Did I Go Wrong (How To Save A Life) - DJ JoeySP Remix Is your network connection unstable or browser outdated? "How To Save A Life" as written by Joseph King Isaac Slade. Log in now to tell us what you think this song means. We finally got to the ice skating rink, and I was so excited to go and have fun after the long car drive. Had I known how to save a life. 2019-04-24T18:55:40Z Comment by Ligucits Ligucits. Haha, I agree with these guys. i lost a friend. She thinks about where through their relationship did something go wrong. Don’t have an account? my first thought when i heard this song was of suicide and the guilt the singer had. Not a girl bye the way . When a friend breaks up with you, it’s undoubtedly painful. Thanks. This song is so cool . For example; The one thing I got from this song that I didn't see in your interpretation was that I think the person is still alive but might as well be dead. A bunch of texts apologizing for what you think you did wrong or whatever are only going to drive the wedge even further (note throughout this article I am referring to dating/courtship not a break-up of a long term relationship). no offense intended but that's just dumb, kineret... the name of the website is "song meanings"... so if nobody is gonna make an attempt at actually finding the meaning of the song, then whats the point? God be with you both. Where Did I Go Wrong (How To Save A Life) - DJ JoeySP Remix, 🔉(☞^o^) ☞☆$orri$o☆✌😎👊@na_tha_zin, Users who like Where Did I Go Wrong (How To Save A Life) - DJ JoeySP Remix, Users who reposted Where Did I Go Wrong (How To Save A Life) - DJ JoeySP Remix, Playlists containing Where Did I Go Wrong (How To Save A Life) - DJ JoeySP Remix, More tracks like Where Did I Go Wrong (How To Save A Life) - DJ JoeySP Remix. I know exactly how that feels. Isaac Slade wrote it because he knew this kid who was a drug addict and he was trying to help the kid through it. Lory Gil. For example, the first verse is just the one person speaking so I think that the "smiling politely is also his defense in the line "try to slip past his defense" or in other words try to get him to admit that he did it. Let him know that you know best. Need help? Your current browser isn't compatible with SoundCloud. That is a good thought... at first i thought that it was about a friend trying to talk another friend about no committing suicide. My wife was my best friend. I helped him out.) No matter what I tried, it didn't seem to work. You may need to resync your iPhone with iCloud. For those times when you’ve lost a good friend and it’s hard to describe what you’re feeling, these poignant friendship quotes from Pinterest put the heartache of a friend breakup into words. 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 It all depends on who you are and what you're going through. Losing a friend can hurt a lot. The narator is saying, "I did what I could. That's the beauty of music, it can mean anything to the listener, It's supposed to relate, not to just one situation, but to a variety of situations. I agree with you on some points but on others I don't. It always seems when he's reached out I've pushed him away and when I've tried to make time and do things he doesn't want to. It’s super easy, we promise! (i am a single mom). You can help protect yourself from scammers by verifying that the contact is a Microsoft Agent or Microsoft Employee and that the phone number is an official Microsoft global customer service number. The things you've told him all along Especially I would of stayed up with you all night because I would have stayed up, to try and resolve it...but they just wanted to go to bed. 1. How to get lost iCloud contacts back on your iPhone Why has my friend's contact info disappeared from my iPhone? So the writer might mean one thing, but a different person could think it means something entirely different and could help that person with decisions in life. i've always been wondering what this song meant and now it makes so much sense! thanking me for being there for him. 2019-03-10T10:54:31Z Comment by Ligucits Ligucits. He just said to me two weeks ago, (he had called because on his way to work, his car went in the ditch due to a snow storm. its about suicide and trying to help people who are thinking about it. "If the friend ditched you because you turned them down for something you did not want to do or money you did not want to lend, this person is using emotional manipulation to … that is not what this song is about!!!!!! thank you! Although, I do believe there is a particular meaning in every song of course, it is also up to the listener. Tech support scams are an industry-wide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. "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 know how to save a life" the first line references that she is blaming herself for losing her boyfriend, a girls best friend. 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. King Lyrics powered by www.musixmatch.com. thank you so much! To get a friend back, start by reaching out to them and asking to meet in person so there aren’t any misunderstandings over the phone or through texts. So sorry to hear this, Chris. I am a Pastor. It is truly gut wrenching and heartbreaking. We have two children ages 12 & 14. I was afraid he may even take his own life due to the downward spiral he was in. This one is based around a therapy breakthrough, and writing this song was a big part of processing my emotions." I decided that I would drive us over there, but I forgot to turn on my GPS. I agree with chaplow. 2019-05-02T23:28:27Z Comment by 27michaelf08. I have a lifelong interest in playing/writing music to the point of having spent many thousands of dollars and countless hours of effort and practice into the effort, but now that recording studio I … my heart goes out to you, that chorus reminds me of how me and my dad used to be. where did I go wrong I lost a friend. This song makes me wonder if this is how my dad feels about us. I don't really know the whole story, but that is what it's about. unfortuantley the video to go with it doesnt give much away. I think you are right and when you have a closer look at the song, the quotes "grant him one last choice" and "I would have stayed up with you all night had I known how to save a life" make it seem like the dad has been really trying to help his son but feels helpless as he is becoming more addicted .Thank you for making this comment for it gives the song much more meaning. Then, tell your friend how important they are to you and ask them to forgive you for the things you did wrong in your friendship. well and thats all I remember lol. We analyzed this song and video in English today and there were so many plausible answers, each making me think. That's what I thought at first. Non-lyrical content copyright 1999-2020 SongMeanings, Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display, Live at the Electric Factory: Bootleg No. Check out this song and many more on my CD: 12/13/14, @caleb-houghton-322545803 Me how did you know 😳, ✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️😻😻😻✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️, @gabriellasoli i've bin ther buddy move on trust me. I have so many regrets. Try to slip past his defense. She planned all of our vacations and family time. Lay down a list of what is wrong. (: I wish more people did this, haha. The first time I heard this, I immediately thought of someone trying to talk someone else out of suicide, I'm glad someone else thought the same way that I did. He/she is so far gone that death will be soon and that the song is a last ditch effort to reach the person. When I upload files for business purposes to anywhere this wierd name shows up in the first part of the path. No it's not, it's about a young person the singer mentored at a camp of some sort. Where did I go wrong? if you look at the lyrics you will see its about two people one person is suicidal and the other is trying to help them. I agree with you on some points but on others I don't. And I was alone then, no love in sight I did every thing I … I wrote “Goodbyes” when I was 16, because I think the day before, me and my friend lost a friend. Finneas told NME.com about this song, "There's a new song coming out in May called 'I Lost A Friend' which I started writing after beginning therapy last year.It might be the only song I've put out under my own name that doesn't have to do with a girl. Please download one of our supported browsers. Had I known how to save a life. To me, it sounds a girl is remembering when she broke up with her boyfriend. I wrote this song for her because she was really upset, because she never messaged him back. Im looking for a song I heared once however I cant remember any of the lyrics but I do remember what the song was about. Late to the party on the comments but having read your post it really made me see this song differently and I think you have it spot on. I felt so bad, but our friends didn't mind the wait. 2incubusdrive 30 November 2020 Reply. I've never got on perfectly with my dad, we have our ups and downs. I have had experience with a friend and cousin and myself who has thought about suicide. Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. I really agree with this. this is completely true. 2019-05-02T23:26:44Z Comment by 27michaelf08. Im a huge believer in not going to bed angry. I feel sorry for her. But that is a much better explanation. Please come back.". Like the song says, "I pray to God he hears you." 3 years ago, when my son was 17. As he begins to raise his voice. After every breakup I always relate to this song. Yes, Sir. thank you sooo much for sharing all of that! Also the last verse is when the storyteller has accused him and he has become defensive, "as he begins to raise his voice". I've been through something like this with my siblings. ackie Hance, who lost all three of her daughters in the horrific wrong-way crash on the Taconic Parkway just two years ago is suing the husband … Let's just say I went onto the wrong highway, and we ended up being a few minutes late… or half an hour late. Or break with the ones you've followed. 28 Feb 2017 0 Whenever I sign out of iCloud and back in on my iPhone, some of my contacts will inevitably disappear. The house seems so empty and quiet. Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend. You just described this song like you wrote it, and it all makes sense. 10 Signs You've Made A Mistake And Let The Wrong Person Go. Somehow we got through it, and he is doing really good in life now. 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 i TOTALLY agree!!! If a woman just went cold, she did it for a reason, and she is unlikely to just suddenly change her mind overnight. Luckily I was ablke to get help and my cousin was to. He struggled so much with drugs, school and life in general that I literally didn't know what to do to help him. Somewhere along in the bitterness. And I would have stayed up with you all night. I think that you will know if it is a change in tastes or if it is just a lose of enthusiasm. There is a light at the end of the tunnel!! It's such a sad song, though, but i still like it. this is how i explain it. Cause after all you do know best. Makes me realise how many memories I had of when we were young doing things that didn't seem so special at the time. I totally understand this situation. Drive until you lose the road. And I would have stayed up with you all night. From the sleepy sprawl of America's 'Mile-High City', Denver, Colorado, United States, comes The Fray, a foursome whose melodic piano rock songs and soaring vocals resonate with sprawling tapestries and tales of hopefulness and heartache. Thanks for sharing. yh i think i agree with kingkidkong on this one. the meaning of any song is exactly as the writer intended it, feel free to interpret it how you desire but there is reason behind any song. Regardless of whether the friendship failed, someone moved away, or your friend died, you will have to allow yourself to heal. Well i think You really shouldn't argue about what this song means, because there is not right or wrong answer. One friend dropped by on his lunch hour one day, but apart from that 10-minute visit I was alone the whole time. The activities weren't the special part, it's the fact it was me and my dad there together that made it special. We lost her less than a week ago, after just over a year of fighting Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. me too. Great job, and thanks. Just one of those songs that can mean anything to anyone. You lower yours and grant him one last choice. You know, that is exactly what the song is about. Without granting innocence. I lost a friend Em D Somewhere along in the bitterness C D Em And I would have stayed up with you all night G D G Had I known how to save a life C D G Where did I go wrong? Same here! There is no one answer. Three years ago there was some tough love and oh my gosh patience but if we could make it through, anyone can!! I did everything I was supposed to do. It has a sort of essence where it could be about loss or just about a bad day. When settingup my computer a friend used a wrong wierd name for my PC. She tried to tell him that he needed to change, but he didn't listen. the song was writen after isaac had a kid he tutered killed himself. ... the sort of brief happiness that reminds you of what you lost, or rather, gave away. Writer(s): Isaac Edward Slade, Joseph A. the song isent about drugs at all. Somewhere along in the bitterness. everyone thinks this song is about someone dying but its not. It can be worse than a romantic breakup because you feel like you lost your sidekick, your go-to person, your safety blanket. I feel as this song says, I've lost a friend. I'm not sure now. I have a new appreciation for this song now. Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend. I was there for you. There are many different ways to look at one situation. I changed my user name but the wierd stupid name still stays in the path of the upload and is visable to everyone, pretty embarassing to say the least. 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