1. A d-beat punk band … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least five artists called Fractured:
1. A d-beat punk band from Montreal, Québec.
2. A post-industrial musician from Canada.
3. A post punk band from the United Kingdom.
4. A hardstyle producer from The Netherlands
5. A shoegaze project from Illinois, USA
1. Fractured has formed in early 2019 in Montreal. We play UK 82 à la BxB meets English Dogs but at a faster pace.
(ex-members from Parasytes, After the Bombs, Primer Regimen, Dead Hero, Dekoder, Ballast, Preying Hands, Droidz and current Young Blades and Leather Kids).
2. Fractured, the brainchild of Nick Gorman has come a long way since it's inception in 2003. Located in Toronto, Canada they mix very contrasting influences with precise post-production to create a sound which is unique as well as upholding the standards of the high quality that Canadian industrial is known for. Following the success of "Only Human Remains", Fractured has returned with "Beneath the Ashes"
3. The UK post-punk band was formed in 1981 at Reading University in the UK. The original line up Jeff Hayward - vocalist/lyricist, Id Williams - guitar (later bass), Andy Hepburn - guitar, Freezer Pinch - drums, reformed in 2000 and was joined by Dave Clarke on keyboards and guitar. With influences including The Fall, The Buzzcocks, Magazine and Pixies, Fractured played guitar-based pop-punk rock with a melodic twist and witty lyrics. They released three EPs and one Album, "Pergola Status -25 years and this was all we could manage".
4. Fractured is a Dutch hardstyle producer. Releasing his first song in 2019.
5. Fractured is a recording project/band formed in April 2023, comprised of members Ayden White and Rab Bennett. Fractured explores a blend of shoegaze, slowcore and space rock, drawing inspiration from acts like Trauma Ray and Sign Crushes Motorist.
You Are
Fractured Lyrics
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yet I still try to see.
These hands will mend your wounds again,
but never set you free.
Chorus:
You are the rope around my neck,
you are the voice inside my head,
so in denial.
I write these words to all my friends
and all past lovers in my bed,
in hopes that I can make amends
and show you that I still care.
Chorus (3x)
In Fractured's song "You Are," the lyrics depict a sense of confinement and dependency on someone or something. The line, "These eyes go blind a thousand times, yet I still try to see," indicates a struggle to perceive clearly, perhaps due to being entrenched in a particular mindset or situation. The next line, "These hands will mend your wounds again, but never set you free," connotes a willingness to help or heal, but being unable to break free from a toxic cycle.
The chorus further emphasizes this sense of being bound, with the lyrics "You are the rope around my neck, you are the voice inside my head, you are the sound that plays instead, so in denial." Here, the subject is acknowledging that they are being held back by this person or thing, even though they are in denial about it. The repetition of the chorus three times amplifies the weight of this realization.
The verses then take a turn towards accountability and reflection, with the lyrics "I write these words to all my friends and all past lovers in my bed, in hopes that I can make amends and show you that I still care." The subject seems to be attempting to make amends for past behavior and trying to reconnect with those they have lost, but with the acknowledgement that they may still be trapped in this same pattern.
Overall, "You Are" by Fractured is a contemplative and introspective song about being trapped and holding oneself accountable for past actions.
Line by Line Meaning
These eyes go blind a thousand times,
Despite being blinded by various challenges many times, I still attempt to see and understand things.
yet I still try to see.
I continuously strive towards seeking clarity and understanding.
These hands will mend your wounds again,
While I can heal your physical injuries, I am incapable of freeing you from your inner struggles.
but never set you free.
I don't have the ability to resolve internal conflicts that hold you back from true liberation.
You are the rope around my neck,
You are the burden and weight that suffocates me.
you are the voice inside my head,
You are the constant chatter in my mind, controlling my thoughts and actions.
you are the sound that plays instead,
You are the noise that drowns out all other sounds and thoughts.
so in denial.
Despite my awareness of your negative impact on me, I am still in denial about our unhealthy relationship.
I write these words to all my friends
I am expressing my thoughts and emotions through writing, hoping to reach out to everyone who was once close to me.
and all past lovers in my bed,
I also want to apologize to all my past partners who I may have hurt or mistreated.
in hopes that I can make amends
I am trying to atone for my past actions and improve my relationships with everyone around me.
and show you that I still care.
I want my loved ones to know that I still have feelings for them despite any past mistakes.
Contributed by Daniel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.