Imperia has released 4 albums: The Ancient Dance of Qetesh (2004), The Queen of Light (2007), Secret Passion (2011) and Tears of Silence (2015).
Line up:
Helena Iren Michaelsen - Vocals and choirs
Steve Wolz - Drums
John Stam - Guitars
Gerry Verstreken - Bass
Jan "Örkki" Yrlund- Guitars
Audun Gronnestad - Orchestrations
In 2005 Helena started a new band: Angel.
Fragile
Imperia Lyrics
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Cause of all I kept inside
For so long got out in the open
Like a snake changing skin
I'm fragile
I'm so fragile within
Is everything now
Here I am
Without my skin in flesh in blood
Crawling along the highway of life
Was filled with pain
It left scars, that fractured my skin
I'm so fragile within
I'm fragile
I'm so fragile within
What was before
Is everything now
Here I am
Without my skin in flesh in blood
The lyrics to Imperia's song "Fragile" suggest that the singer has gone through a period of keeping things bottled up and not expressing them to others. This has caused them pain and has ultimately caused their "skin" to fracture, or break open. It is suggested that this expression came out of them like a snake shedding its skin. The singer describes themselves as fragile, emphasizing the idea that they are vulnerable and easily broken. The pain they have gone through has left scars, both emotional and physical, and has made them very fragile on the inside. They are now crawling along the highway of life, wounded and broken, without their skin and their protective outer layer.
The song seems to suggest that it is important to express one's emotions, even if it is difficult or painful. Keeping things bottled up inside can lead to a breakdown, both internally and externally. The metaphor of the snake shedding its skin suggests that this expression is a natural process and can ultimately lead to growth and renewal. The haunting melody and emotional vocals highlight the raw and vulnerable nature of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
My skin fractured
My physical and emotional being has been severely damaged
Cause of all I kept inside
The reason for my damage is due to suppressing my thoughts and feelings for a long time
For so long got out in the open
Eventually, everything I suppressed was revealed for all to see
Like a snake changing skin
It was a painful process, similar to a snake shedding its skin
I'm fragile
I am vulnerable and easily susceptible to further damage
I'm so fragile within
My emotional and mental state is in a delicate and fragile state
What was before
My past experiences
Is everything now
My past experiences have shaped who I am today
Here I am
In the present moment
Without my skin in flesh in blood
I am exposed and vulnerable without the protection of my emotional and physical barriers
Crawling along the highway of life
Living my life, but struggling and moving forward slowly
Was filled with pain
My life has been full of pain and hardship
It left scars that fractured my skin
The pain and hardship I endured have left lasting damage to my emotional and mental state
Contributed by Bentley S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ionela Zugravu
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