FRAGILE
G. SCARGILL / P. OLDROYD Lyrics
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but i'm sick and tired of this disrespect
That foolishness
I have to tighten my eyelids because a girl don't cry
but i'm sick and tired of this rudness
so senseless
I'm standing in a fragile balance i don't want to lose
Walking slippery slopes
how dizzy am I, dizzy from trying to get me
My head is spinning
no weeping no wailing
Not a drizzle of tears
I'm Fragile
I have to tighten my eyelids because a girl don't cry
but i'm sick and tired of this disrespect
That foolishness
I have to tighten my eyelids because a girl don't cry
but i'm sick and tired of this rudness
so senseless
Not a drop of salty water will run down my cheek
I feel breakable but i'm not a weak
I'm going to drip some water, down on my face, on my brittle bones,
in a deadly silence, to drench my fragile soul
I'm Fragile
The lyrics to the song Fragile by G. Scargill and P. Oldroyd are a poignant commentary on the experience of being a woman in a world that often dismisses and ignores their pain. The repeated phrase "I have to tighten my eyelids because a girl don't cry" speaks to the societal expectation that women should be strong and stoic, even in the face of immense emotional pain or disrespect. The singer expresses their exhaustion with this expectation and the accompanying foolishness and rudeness that often goes along with it.
The line "I'm standing in a fragile balance I don't want to lose" emphasizes how precarious the singer's emotional state feels. They are walking on "slippery slopes" and are "dizzy from trying to get me" - a nod to the exhausting work it takes to maintain emotional resilience in a world that constantly challenges it. The singer declares themselves to be "fragile" but not weak, and resolves to "drip some water...to drench my fragile soul."
Fragile is a powerful song that speaks to the emotional stress and pain that so many women experience. Its lyrics are a call to recognize and honor the strength it takes to keep going in the face of a world that often doesn't see or understand the emotional labor required to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
have to tighten my eyelids because a girl don't cry
I feel the need to suppress my emotions and not show that I am upset because of societal expectations placed on women.
but i'm sick and tired of this disrespect
I am exhausted from being treated poorly and not being given the respect that I deserve.
That foolishness
This behavior towards me is foolish, unnecessary, and unacceptable.
I'm standing in a fragile balance i don't want to lose
I am in a vulnerable state and I fear that one wrong move or action could break me.
Walking slippery slopes
I am navigating through difficult and complex situations with little stability or support.
still so dazed and confused
I am experiencing a state of confusion and disorientation, making it difficult to make clear decisions.
how dizzy am I, dizzy from trying to get me
I am feeling unsteady and overwhelmed from trying to take care of myself and stand up for my own well-being.
My head is spinning
I feel mentally unbalanced and overwhelmed.
no weeping no wailing
I am holding back my emotions, refusing to cry or express my pain audibly.
Not a drizzle of tears
I am not shedding a single tear, despite feeling emotionally fragile.
I'm Fragile
I am feeling vulnerable and easily breakable.
Not a drop of salty water will run down my cheek
I am suppressing my tears, refusing to let them pour down my face.
I feel breakable but i'm not a weak
Although I am feeling fragile, I know that I am still strong and capable of overcoming challenges.
I'm going to drip some water, down on my face, on my brittle bones,
I am allowing myself to cry silently, understanding that it may help me release some of my emotional turmoil.
in a deadly silence, to drench my fragile soul
I am crying silently in order to soothe and heal my vulnerable spirit.
I'm Fragile
I am emphasizing my state of vulnerability and fragility.
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Written by: ARVID WAM SOLVANG, MARIA MENA
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