Fragile
Chase Emery Lyrics
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Ahhhhoh
Ahhhhohhh
Ahhhhoh
Ahhhhohhh
People say that life forgets
But I'm still haunted with my past
People say that love moves on
But I can only see her face
People say that wounds will heal
But a scar still gets left
People like to grow up so fast
But I still miss playing in the rain (I'm playing in the rain)
I'm just fragile baby
We're all just fragile
I'm just fragile
People like to be so independent
But we all need someone
People say it's human to cry
But we all don't wanna break down
Well I'm just fragile baby
We're all just fragile
I'm just fragile
Well I'm just fragile baby
We're all just fragile
I'm just fragile
Ahhhhoh
Ahhhhoh
Ahhhhohhh
Ahhhhoh
Ahhhhoh
Ahhhhohhh
I've tried, I've tried to block out my past
But a scar still takes me back
There's a pill, a pill for everything
But there's not one for love, one for love
Well I'm just fragile baby
We're all just fragile
I'm just fragile
Well I'm just fragile baby
We're all just fragile
I'm just fragile
Ahhhhoh
Ahhhhoh
Ahhhhohhh
Chase Emery's song "Fragile" is a powerful expression of vulnerability and the human tendency to hold onto past hurts and heartbreaks. Throughout the song, the artist contrasts common beliefs that people hold about life, love, and emotional resilience, with his own emotional experiences of feeling haunted, hurt, and fragile. The haunting melody and the simple chorus, "I'm just fragile baby, we're all just fragile," emphasizes the artist's central message that despite how it might seem, no one is invincible and we all have fragility within us.
The song's opening lines, "People say that life forgets, but I'm still haunted with my past," capture the sense of entrapment that comes with holding onto regrets and past trauma. The second verse speaks to the human need for connection and the danger of isolation, "People like to be so independent, but we all need someone." The artist highlights the universal fear of vulnerability and the fear of breaking down, "People say it's human to cry, but we all don't wanna break down." The final verse brings the song full circle, returning to the theme of fragility and reflection on the inability to escape past wounds.
Overall, this song is a poignant reminder that despite our differences in experience and intensity, we all have fragility within us. It speaks to the human desire for connection and recognition of the complexity of emotions, and it encourages us to embrace our sensitivity with compassion and grace.
Line by Line Meaning
People say that life forgets
People often say that time heals all wounds, but I am still haunted by my past
But I'm still haunted with my past
I am still troubled by events that happened in my past, and they continue to affect me
People say that love moves on
People suggest that one should move on from lost love, but I cannot let go of her memory
But I can only see her face
The memory of her is etched so deeply that it's all I see whenever I attempt to move on
People say that wounds will heal
People often say that time heals all wounds, but I'm still left with a scar
But a scar still gets left
Even though time has passed, a physical or emotional injury leaves its mark on us
People like to grow up so fast
Maturity is something everyone craves, but I still miss the simplicity of childhood
But I still miss playing in the rain (I'm playing in the rain)
I miss the small joys of life, like playing in the rain, that made my childhood so precious
People like to be so independent
People often value independence, but we all need someone to support us
But we all need someone
Humans are social beings and require emotional support from others to function optimally
People say it's human to cry
People regard crying as a human trait, but not everyone wants to show their vulnerable side
But we all don't wanna break down
While tears might be therapeutic, it is challenging to admit when one is feeling overwhelmed and in need of help
I've tried, I've tried to block out my past
I attempted to forget my past, but it continues to hold me back
But a scar still takes me back
My past experiences and emotional injuries keep resurfacing, preventing me from moving on entirely
There's a pill, a pill for everything
There is medication for many ailments, but no medication or instant gratification can mend or heal a broken heart
But there's not one for love, one for love
No medicine exists, no secret formula or quick fix, to get over a lost love
I'm just fragile baby
Despite displaying strength and independence, I am vulnerable and easily hurt
We're all just fragile
As humans, we are all susceptible to fragility and the impact of wounds caused by past experiences
Ahhhhoh
Ahhhhoh
Ahhhhohhh
Ahhhhoh
Ahhhhoh
Ahhhhohhh
Repeats the song's melody without lyrics
Contributed by Alaina I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.