Fragments
Frankie Cosmos Lyrics

We can never go back
The past cannot be changed; we cannot reverse time.

What you believe goes fast
Beliefs and convictions can change quickly or disappear suddenly.

My heart meets a sea immense
Overwhelming emotions engulf the singer's heart, like a vast ocean.

The night comes smaller, intense
The night becomes more concentrated, compressed, and fierce.

Freaking out across the trees
The artist panics, feeling anxious or scared, in a natural setting.

Now, love, now I see
The singer has gained insight or understanding, perhaps through love or experience.

That I'm a guitar
The singer likens themselves to a music instrument, potentially fragile or with strings attached.

Gone too far
The artist may have pushed themselves or someone/something too hard or too long, making things worse.

You
The artist addresses someone, who could be a specific person or a general audience.

Facing the floor every day
The person feels down, dejected, or is avoiding eye contact with the world.

Prettiness that transformed nothing
Surface beauty, charm, or attractiveness cannot change or fix deeper issues or problems.

Here's your chance to stop flirting
The artist offers advice or encouragement to the person to stop avoiding or teasing a difficult situation.

With a nightmare
The situation could be so overwhelming or terrifying that it feels like a waking nightmare.

The winds air dried
The wind has dried or evaporated something, such as tears, moisture, or memories.

Another world for you
There could be a different reality, perspective, or path for the person to explore.

It's about more than just a
The issue or topic at hand is more complex, nuanced, or profound than it may seem.

Different shape of a puzzle
The puzzle metaphor implies that there are pieces missing, or that there are multiple ways to assemble or interpret the situation.

Time and space
The dimensions or concepts of time and space could be relevant or challenging in the situation.

A translucent weight
Something intangible, like an emotion, can have a heavy or powerful impact on someone.

Invisible 'til they fade away
Things or people can be unnoticed or underestimated until they are gone or forgotten.

Over and over
The repetition of patterns, events, or habits can feel frustrating or comforting.

Once or forever
The duration or significance of something can be uncertain or extreme.

Protect the softer
The singer urges the listener to cherish and safeguard their gentleness, vulnerability, or inner child.

It didn't matter
Something that used to have importance or relevance no longer does, or never did.

I have enough quiet for a landscape
The singer craves or enjoys solitude, and finds it as rich and interesting as a natural landscape.

You can view the tunnel in a goblet
The perspective or attitude towards something can change depending on how it is framed or perceived.

You feel like a slowing ocean
The person feels like they are calming down, slowing down, or losing momentum and energy.

One day we could leave these fragments completely
The artist imagines a possibility of moving on or leaving behind broken memories, experiences, or relationships.