Lousy Robot's songs are cynical, heartfelt and tinged with despair. These boys are happy to sit you down and tell you what has gone wrong in their lives, but you’ll have to pour a drink for them and have one yourself. The pain and regret are not sugarcoated, and neither is their noisy, post-punk music. These songs are the soundtracks to the dramas of lost love and misguided anger, but with better hooks and a 20-20 hindsight view of matters.
Once again collaborating with John Dufilho (The Deathray Davies, Apples in Stereo) at Salim Nourallah’s Pleasantry Lane Studio in Dallas, Hail The Conquering Fool builds on the foundations of the band's first two releases, The Strange and True Story of Your Life and Smile Like You Are Somewhere Else, extending the group’s collection of power-pop darkness into a new area. Continuing Lousy Robot's tradition of inviting special guests to work with them in the studio, Jason Garner (Paper Chase, Deathray Davies) and Knoxville's John Baker join a cast of characters that in the past have included Cory Watson of Black Tie Dynasty and John Lefler of Dashboard Confessional.
Fragile
Lousy Robot Lyrics
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Jesse wants a moped and she's not joking
That's what she's hoping for
She's not fragile, she just don't care.
I don't want to amuse you
I do but I don't want to
Nobody gets me anymore.
This should have been so easy
I watch my thoughts crawl by me
Like a freeze-frame picture on a TV screen.
Jesse wants a moped and she's not joking
That's what she's hoping for
She's not fragile, she just don't care.
Nobody gets me anymore.
The lyrics to Lousy Robot's song "Fragile" depict the frustration and isolation of someone who feels misunderstood and disconnected from those around them. Jesse, the singer of the song, wants a moped and seems to have a clear desire, but it is not taken seriously by others. The repetition of her desire for a moped is indicative of her need to be heard and understood by those around her. However, everyone seems to dismiss her and fail to see the weight of her desires.
The second verse reveals a more profound and unsettling side of the song as the singer shares her emotional turmoil. She expresses that she doesn't want to amuse others or be a part of "all this weirdness." She feels detached from the world around her and that the world is moving along with or without her. Her thoughts are frozen, and she is unable to make any progress. The repetition of "nobody gets me anymore" highlights her sense of isolation and disconnection from others.
The chorus of the song is a reminder that she is not fragile, but rather someone who doesn't care. This statement is an assertion of her strength and resilience in the face of misunderstanding and disconnection. The song is a poignant reflection of the emotional struggles that individuals can go through when they feel like they don't fit into society or are not understood.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesse wants a moped and she's not joking
Jesse has a genuine desire for owning a moped and this is not just a playful or insincere request.
That's what she's hoping for
She is looking forward to getting a moped and it is something she genuinely wishes to have.
She's not fragile, she just don't care.
Jesse is not delicate or weak, but rather she is indifferent about the opinions of others and is self-sufficient and self-reliant.
I don't want to amuse you
I am not interested in entertaining you by putting on an act or pretending to be someone I'm not.
I do but I don't want to
Although I may have a desire to please or entertain you, I simultaneously do not wish to compromise my authenticity or true character in the process.
All this weirdness goes by just like a parade.
The unusual or peculiar aspects of life seem to move past swiftly and regularly without any lasting significance or impact.
Nobody gets me anymore.
I feel a sense of disconnection or lack of understanding from those around me and feel that no one truly comprehends my unique perspective or experiences.
This should have been so easy
I expected that this particular situation would not have any significant difficulty or complications.
I watch my thoughts crawl by me
I observe my own thoughts as if they were moving slowly and without any clear direction or purpose.
Like a freeze-frame picture on a TV screen.
My thoughts seem to be immobilized and unchanging like a photograph that is captured and replayed without any alteration or variation.
Contributed by Charlotte Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.