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Munich
Corinne Bailey Rae Lyrics


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I'm so glad I've found this,
I'm so glad I did
I'm so glad I've found this,
I'm so glad I did

People are fragile things, you should know by now,
Careful what you put them through
People are fragile things, you should know by now,
You'll speak when you're spoken to

You'll speak when you're spoken to

It breaks when you don't force it,
It breaks when you don't try
It breaks when you don't force it,
It breaks when you don't try

People are fragile things, you should know by now,
Careful what you put them through
People are fragile things, you should know by now,
You'll speak when you're spoken to

You'll speak when you're spoken to

With one hand you calm me,
With one hand I'm still
With one hand you calm me,
With one hand I'm still

People are fragile things, you should know by now,
You'll speak when you're spoken to
People are fragile things, you should know by now,
Careful what you put them through

Careful what you put them through
You'll speak when you're spoken to
He'll speak when he's spoken to

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Corinne Bailey Rae's song Munich are a reflection on the fragility of human relationships. The repetition of "I'm so glad I've found this, I'm so glad I did" suggests a sense of relief or contentment in finding a connection with someone. However, the next lines caution against taking this connection for granted. People are fragile things, and one should be careful about what they put them through. The line "You'll speak when you're spoken to" may be interpreted as a warning against taking advantage of someone's vulnerability in a relationship.


The second verse seems to emphasize this sense of caution about human connections. It acknowledges that relationships are delicate and can easily break if one tries too hard to force them. This sentiment is repeated in the chorus, along with the reminder to be careful about what one puts people through.


The final lines of the song are interesting due to the subtle shift in pronouns. Up until this point, the lyrics have been addressed to a second person ("you"). However, the last line shifts to a third person ("he'll speak when he's spoken to"). This switch could be interpreted in a few ways. One possibility is that it reflects a sense of distance or detachment from the relationship, as if the persona is observing it from the outside. Alternatively, it could be a subtle way of distancing oneself from the potential negative consequences of ignoring the fragility of human relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm so glad I've found this,
Expressing joy and gratitude for having found what one has been looking for.


People are fragile things, you should know by now,
A warning to be cautious of how we treat others and to recognize their vulnerability.


Careful what you put them through
Be considerate of other people's feelings and experiences.


You'll speak when you're spoken to
A reminder to listen and respect others when they are communicating with you.


It breaks when you don't force it,
Sometimes, the harder you try to make something work, the more likely it is to fail.


It breaks when you don't try
If you don't put effort into something, it is destined to fail.


With one hand you calm me,
Emphasizing the calming effect that one individual can have on another.


With one hand I'm still
Implies a sense of peace and lack of motion or disturbance.


He'll speak when he's spoken to
More emphasis on the importance of listening to others and respecting their voice and opinions.




Contributed by Miles B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Comments from YouTube:

@iandesouza7791

Can't believe this is the only video / audio available anywhere online. Thankyou 😊😊😊

@AndrewRice-sk3sg

I LOVE when the guitar starts walking😍. It adds such a nice rainy day kinda feel that I can’t explain, but I adore it!

@erickadelkarmen

I still get the same feeling like I did when I first heard this song in 07.lovely voice.Great cover.

@EpicEmberOriginal

If anyone wants to know I'm fairly sure this is taken from a bbc radio 1 live lounge cd. I have it somewhere and I remembered this song so I decided to look for it and here I am! Thanks for uploading this :)

@christinahernandez2255

CrAzYgIrL was a

@Grebanche

Not available in Spotify or iTunes 😔

@FLGraves

"I'm so glad I found this"
-2019

@leminh91

I don't usually comment on stuff but... the original is an (electro?) rock song, and yet she's able to transform it into such a mellow tune! Such a talent. This is covering songs at a higher level.

@arnovo

I love the original song (because I love Editors) but this cover is really good!!! It sounds really like Corinne Bailey Rae and that's the best part. Great song! Great cover!

@SophieDobedoe

Verse: Gmaj7, F#m Chorus: Em7, A7, Dmaj7, F#m, Fm And this little bit after the chorus is Dmaj7, Gmaj7 :)

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