Time Turned Fragile
Motion City Soundtrack Lyrics

Tiny hands, recycled cans, the metal bands, I could not stand
The small details of our past relationships, like recycling and differing tastes in music, are still vivid memories that surface when I am alone.

The time you cried and threw your crayons across the floor
I recall moments of emotional distress, when you displayed your vulnerable side by lashing out in frustration.

These are the things, I think about, when I'm alone without you
When I'm by myself, my mind wanders to thoughts of you and our past together.

I wonder of your whereabouts and hope like hell You're happy where you are
Although we have gone our separate ways, I still care about your happiness and hope that you are content with your life.

You used to say that, "You're just fine" But I still wonder all the time
Even though you tried to convince me that everything was okay, I always had doubts and still wonder if you are truly happy.

Hockey games, medical claims, police reports, terrible grade J I'm so proud of all the things that you've done
I take pride in your accomplishments, no matter how big or small, and even the challenging moments you experienced.

"I'm alright, I'm alright" I can see through everything you say, and all the lessons I never learned
Your attempts to convince me that everything is fine are transparent. I reflect on the lessons that our relationship taught me, even if I didn't fully understand them at the time.

Do you still believe in the stories told To you by my friends and I when you were four years old? How it got so cold that words just froze We had to wait 'til summer to find out what was said One of the best times that we had
I fondly recall a moment from our past, when we were carefree and told stories outside in the winter. We had to wait until summer to find out the end of one of our favorite tales. I wonder if you still remember these happy memories as I do.

I know I say that, I'm just fine But I hope you wonder from time to time
While I act as if I'm okay without you, I secretly hope that you also think of me and ponder how things could have been different.

I was nervous from the start that our muscles might tear us apart (Are muscles tearing us apart?) From the words that carve our lives, to the words that take us by surprise (I was never taken by surprise) From the sounds that disappear to the changes we begin to fear (I can hear you clearly) One day, I'll fail to breathe and all you'll have are memories (All we are are memories)
From the beginning, I was worried that our differences would cause us to drift apart. However, I never expected the abrupt changes and surprises that caused our relationship to falter. Although we are no longer together, I remember our conversations and the sound of your voice as if they were happening now. Eventually, all that will remain are memories of our time together.