In 2000, a mash-up was produced, taking the music of Fragma's Toca Me and placing the vocals from Coco's I Need A Miracle over the top and renamed Toca's Miracle which gained further attention from DJs Pete Tong and Judge Jules. As Fragma and Coco were on the same record label at the time (Positiva), an official release was made, and went straight to number 1 in the UK charts, as well as in Australia and Ireland.
In 2001, an album was released; Toca, as well as two other singles; Everytime You Need Me (UK #3 hit), which featured vocals by Maria Rubia, and You Are Alive (UK #4 hit) with vocals by Damae.
2002 saw Dirk and Marco set up their own studio, called Evergreen-Terrace.
In 2002, Fragma were permanently operating with vocalist Damae, and have released a second album; Embrace, with hit singles such as Say That You're Here (UK #25 hit), Embrace Me, Man In The Moon and Time And Time Again.
Dirk and Marco are also currently working as a duo under their surname Duderstadt. So far two singles have been released under this name; Sunrise and Taking Over. A third single, Mahananda is expected to be released soon.
The latest release by Duderstadt is Smile, for which they worked with Anita Kelsey. Remixes were provided by the likes of Alex M.O.R.P.H. and Duende.
How Do You Feel
Fragma Lyrics
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You'll look int their eyes and you feel the pain
Nothing seems to be the same again
This has been the shock of a lifetime
This could be the end of all we know
I figure you're he only way to go
And didn't we break down all the walls
Didn't we answer all the calls
After all a morning has broken
Blackbird's singing 'cause some things never change
I'm begging you to stay within my range
I am awaiting you
How do you feel
In a world out of tune
How do you feel
From daybreak 'till noon
'Till sunset, soon
We all will turn back into normal again
Thinking 'bout the times they are changing
I'm thinking 'bout a world that lives in peace
Am I sailing all the seven seas
Someone told me hide what your thinking
Someone said it's easier said than done
Someone tells me you're the only one
I am awaiting you
Maybe we should talk about tomorrow
Maybe it will take some time I know our wounds will heal
Baby we should try to find a way to carry on
Tell me how do you feel
The lyrics of Fragma's song "How Do You Feel" express a sense of unease and uncertainty in the face of change. The first stanza describes the pain reflected in people's eyes and the feeling that nothing will ever be the same again. This shock could be related to a personal or a global event that has altered the perception of security and stability. The reference to the end of all we know suggests a fear of the unknown, a sense of loss for a world that existed before, and the need for a new direction.
In the second stanza, the lyrics ask if we have achieved all we wanted and if we have broken down all the walls, pointing to the idea of progress, but also questioning if this progress is enough. The phrase "after all a morning has broken" could symbolize introspection and a new day, as the following line mentions a blackbird singing, a symbol of hope and renewal. However, the lyrics shift back to asking for the other person to stay nearby, indicating a need for connection and reassurance.
The chorus repeats the question "how do you feel" and suggests a world that is out of tune, maybe due to the rapid pace of change or the lack of a clear purpose. The lyrics also imply a search for normality, which could mean going back to what was before or finding a new equilibrium. The final stanza encourages a conversation about tomorrow and the possibility of healing and finding a way to move forward as a society and as individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Look into the eyes of the people
Observe the pain and suffering reflected in the eyes of those around you
You'll look int their eyes and you feel the pain
The empathy you'll feel for those in pain as you glance into their eyes
Nothing seems to be the same again
Everything has changed and perhaps will never be the same again
This has been the shock of a lifetime
The sudden and unexpected nature of the events have caused a major shock
This could be the end of all we know
The possibility of a complete transformation of life as we know it
I figure you're he only way to go
I believe that following your lead is the only choice
Didn't we achieve all we wanted
We have accomplished all we aspired to accomplish
And didn't we break down all the walls
We have removed all of the obstacles in our path
Didn't we answer all the calls
We have responded to all of the calls for help
After all a morning has broken
Despite everything, the sun still rises every morning
Blackbird's singing 'cause some things never change
The constancy of nature is demonstrated by the unalterable actions of a blackbird singing
I'm begging you to stay within my range
A plea for someone not to leave or stray too far away
I am awaiting you
I am anticipating or expecting your presence
How do you feel
Asking the listener about their feelings in the given situation
In a world out of tune
Describing the situation as one where everything is not in harmony or alignment
From daybreak 'till noon
Referring to the time passed - from morning until noon
'Till sunset, soon
Anticipating or predicting the end of the day or the current situation
We all will turn back into normal again
Looking forward to the return of a sense of normalcy or routine
Thinking 'bout the times they are changing
Contemplation of the changes in society or the world at large
I'm thinking 'bout a world that lives in peace
Reflecting on the ideal state of the world - where peace and harmony reign
Am I sailing all the seven seas
A metaphorical questioning of life's journey or purpose
Someone told me hide what your thinking
Instructed to keep thoughts or feelings hidden or repressed
Someone said it's easier said than done
An acknowledgement of the difficulty in accomplishing something despite its apparent simplicity
Someone tells me you're the only one
A belief or suggestion that one person holds the key to solving a problem or imparting wisdom
I am awaiting you
I am anticipating or expecting your presence
Maybe we should talk about tomorrow
An invitation to discuss the future or what lies ahead
Maybe it will take some time I know our wounds will heal
Optimistic sentiments about the passage of time and the prospect of healing or recovery
Baby we should try to find a way to carry on
A suggestion to persist, to move forward or to continue despite the challenges
Tell me how do you feel
Asking the listener about their feelings in the given situation
Contributed by Hailey L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.