Fragile
Flangers Lyrics
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And my head I feel it's going on
I'll take you down to my place got a gram
But there is still one person I'd like to get onthe phone
Alone with her, I don't care
Shake down there I don't realize being alone
Sit down there i'm going down all alone
She's my angel even when I am down
We're getting together hanging out on the sofa
Now it's too much cause I can't stand being alone
All alone, all alone
Shake down there I don't realize being alone
Tell me how fragile I am
Wait before knocking on you're door
Shake down there I don't realize being alone
And in my face, you see smile like a stone
Cause you looked at me once and you said call me again
But there is still one person i'd like to get on the phone
It's you
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The song "Fragile" by Flangers seems to be about loneliness and the desire for connection. The opening lines suggest that the singer is alone and feeling overwhelmed by their thoughts ("And my head I feel it's going on"). They have drugs ("a gram") to numb their feelings, but there is still someone they want to talk to ("But there is still one person I'd like to get on the phone").
The next verse takes a turn as the singer shifts to talking about a person ("her") who makes them feel better even when they are down ("She's my angel even when I am down"). This person and the singer are spending time together but now it is too much for the singer to be alone again ("Now it's too much cause I can't stand being alone").
The chorus repeats the line "Shake down there I don't realize being alone" suggesting that the singer is trying to ignore the feeling of loneliness. It ends with the repeated phrase "Wait before knocking on you're door" implying that the singer wants someone to come over but is hesitant.
The third verse again turns to the person the singer wants to talk to ("But there is still one person i'd like to get on the phone"). The final line "It's you" could be interpreted in a few ways - perhaps this is the person the singer wants to talk to, or maybe it is a realization that the person they need is themselves.
Overall, "Fragile" is a melancholy and introspective song that grapples with loneliness and the desire for connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Sit down there I don't realize being alone
I'm sitting here but I don't feel alone.
And my head I feel it's going on
My mind is racing with thoughts.
I'll take you down to my place got a gram
I have some drugs and I'll share with you.
But there is still one person I'd like to get onthe phone
I want to call someone, but not you.
Alone with her, I don't care
I'm happy being alone with her.
Shake down there I don't realize being alone
I can't feel loneliness in my body.
I will wait before, knocking on your door
I'll be patient before bothering you again.
Sit down there i'm going down all alone
I'm feeling sad and lonely now.
She's my angel even when I am down
She's always there for me, even when I'm feeling low.
We're getting together hanging out on the sofa
We're spending time together in a relaxed setting.
Now it's too much cause I can't stand being alone
I'm feeling overwhelmed and can't be alone anymore.
All alone, all alone
I'm feeling lonely.
Tell me how fragile I am
I need someone to recognize my vulnerability.
And in my face, you see smile like a stone
I'm hiding my emotions with a stoic expression.
Cause you looked at me once and you said call me again
I'm holding onto hope that you'll answer when I call.
But there is still one person i'd like to get on the phone
I want to call someone else, not you.
It's you
I want to call you.
Contributed by Tyler K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Francois Poitras
Dans mon top 3 des bonne toune soft rock venant du Québec !!! Du gros stock avec un âme comme y se fais pu
Tommy Hervieux
Can we know the chords of thé song plz!
Flangers
For sure!
We're tuned half a step down.
Verse: E, F#m
Pre: F#m, A
Chorus: E, C#m, G#m, F#m (X2) G#m, C#m (X2)
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Emilie Filion
Just found this song that I used to like sooo much. I still love it as much. Timeless song. Thanks Flangers!
Js Bedard
2023 remember this song played at music+ wow good memories what happen with the band now ?