… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four different groups with the name Daily Planet
1. Swedish synthpop group (1994-1998 and 2014-). They play electronic pop similar to groups like Erasure and Yazoo. They released a few singles and the album "The Tide" (1996). Members of Daily Planet formed the groups La Vogue (1 album) and later Mr Jones Machine (3 albums). Then Daily Planet reunited and released two singles and the album "Two" (2014).
2. Rock band which released the album "Hero" (2002).
3. Daily Planet is a UK Bluegrass / Fusion band. The group features Leon Hunt on banjo and Jamie Mathews on harmonica. Albums are "Clark's Secret" (1996), "The Big Scoop" (1998) and "Live" (2007). Leon Hunt also made a solo album "Miles Apart" (2004).
4. Daily Planet is also one of Ibon Errazkin's many side projects, focusing on short yet sweet and often melancholy instrumental melodies influenced by bands such as Felt and Orange Juice. The group was comprised of friends Ibon Errazkin, Gorka Ochoa, Pedro San Martín and Borja Sánchez. The quartet released one EP, "Rollerball" (1994) and two albums: "Calypso" (1995) and "Romance" (1996).
Fragile
Daily Planet Lyrics
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There's no before or after
Sitting alone in the stairway
There's only shame in me
Illusions, it happened again
So fragile, so fragile am I
Illusions, it happened to me
Roses and wine, here in my bed
There's no before or after
Lying alone, here on my own
There's only guilt in me
So fragile
So fragile
In this song, Daily Planet creates a poignant commentary on the human experience of vulnerability and fragility. The lyrics describe the physical consequence of the singer's emotional and psychological pain, with visible marks and bruises on their skin. The use of the phrase "no before or after" in both the first and second stanzas indicates a sense of disorientation and confusion surrounding the events that have led to the singer's current state. The setting of the stairway further amplifies this sense of liminality, as it is a transient space that bridges different levels or worlds.
The refrain of the song - "Illusions, it happened again // So fragile, so fragile am I // Illusions, it happened to me // So fragile, so fragile are we" - underscores the universality of the emotions being expressed. The reference to "illusions" implies a sense of being deceived or misled, either by oneself or by others. This reinforces the idea that we are all vulnerable to the unintended consequences of our actions and life circumstances.
The final stanza describes a scene of isolation and desolation, with the singer surrounded by material comforts (roses and wine) but still feeling empty and guilty. The repetition of the phrase "so fragile" throughout the song emphasizes the idea that this fragility is a fundamental aspect of the human condition, and not something that can be easily overcome or fixed.
Line by Line Meaning
Bruises and marks on my pale skin
My body is riddled with physical damage from a traumatic experience, and this has permanently altered my physical appearance.
There's no before or after
The traumatic experience that caused my physical damage has stripped away my sense of past and future, leaving me in a perpetual state of trauma.
Sitting alone in the stairway
I find myself retreating to isolated and closed-off spaces as a way to cope with the emotional burden of my trauma.
There's only shame in me
Despite the fact that the trauma was not my fault, I feel a deep sense of shame and responsibility for what happened to me.
Illusions, it happened again
I keep reliving the traumatic experience in my mind, as if it is happening over and over again, in a never-ending cycle of emotional pain.
So fragile, so fragile am I
The trauma has left me feeling vulnerable and fragile, as if any additional stress or pain could shatter me completely.
Illusions, it happened to me
I am not alone in my trauma – many others have experienced similar instances of abuse or violence and are also reliving their pain constantly.
So fragile, so fragile are we
Our collective experiences of trauma have left us feeling fragile and vulnerable, as though we are all walking around with deep emotional wounds that are easily aggravated.
Roses and wine, here in my bed
I am trying to find comfort and escape in material pleasures, such as flowers and alcohol, but this only serves to exacerbate my problems and deepen my sense of guilt and pain.
Lying alone, here on my own
I am trapped in a cycle of loneliness and isolation, unable to connect with others because the trauma has left me feeling disconnected from the rest of the world.
There's only guilt in me
Despite my efforts to find comfort and solace, I cannot escape the sense of guilt and responsibility that the trauma has left me with.
So fragile
The trauma has left me feeling weak and vulnerable, unable to navigate the world without feeling constantly afraid and on edge.
So fragile
This refrain serves as a reminder of my fragility and vulnerability, and the profound impact that the trauma has had on my life.
Contributed by Camilla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.