Fragile
Maria Mena(마리아 메나) Lyrics


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I've been walking around all day thinking
I think I have a problem, I think I think too much
I've been taught to hold back my tears and avoid them
but you've made pain into something I could touch

I've been walking around all day laughing
Think I'd be better off without you here
And I bet you're sweet and hard to get over
So I'll cry and people will stop and stare
Now that's ok, let them stop and stare

Cause I am fragile
I am hopeless
I'm not perfect
But I am free

I've been walking around all day waiting
And waiting is all I seem to do
Cause I never get it unless I'm fed it
But this time I'll just have to
Yeah, this time I'll just have to

And I'm fragile
I am hopeless
I'm not perfect
But I am free

Say you're not around, am I finished?
If you're not around that's too bad
Hope you're safe and sound, not alone now
Cause you know I believe in you

I'm still fragile
I'm still hopeless
I'm not perfect
But I am free

And I'm fragile
I am hopeless
I'm not perfect
But I am free

Cause I'm fragile
I am hopeless




I'm not perfect
But I am free

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Fragile" by Maria Mena are an emotional and introspective exploration of the singer's feelings and state of mind. The opening lines describe the singer's tendency to overthink and worry excessively, suggesting a pattern of anxiety and perhaps self-doubt. However, the next lines introduce the idea that the singer has experienced pain and that this pain is somehow connected to the person addressed in the song.


As the song continues, the singer reflects on the ups and downs of their relationship with this person, seeming to vacillate between a desire for their company and a recognition that it might be better to be alone. The chorus, with its repetition of the phrase "I am fragile, I am hopeless, I'm not perfect but I am free," seems to encapsulate the singer's conflicting feelings, as they acknowledge their vulnerabilities and imperfections but also affirm their sense of self-worth and determination.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been walking around all day thinking
I have been constantly overthinking all day long.


I think I have a problem, I think I think too much
I believe that my tendency to overthink has become a problem for me.


I've been taught to hold back my tears and avoid them, but you've made pain into something I could touch
Although I've been taught to avoid showing my emotions, you've helped me accept and confront my pain.


I've been walking around all day laughing
I've been trying to mask my inner turmoil by putting on a brave face and laughing.


Think I'd be better off without you here
I believe that my life would improve if you were not a part of it.


And I bet you're sweet and hard to get over, so I'll cry and people will stop and stare
I imagine that you are a wonderful person but it's difficult for me to move on, so I'll cry in public and attract attention.


Now that's ok, let them stop and stare
I'm accepting the fact that people will notice me crying and it doesn't bother me.


Cause I am fragile
I acknowledge that I am vulnerable and have emotional sensitivities.


I am hopeless
I feel like there is no hope for me, and that my situation is futile.


I'm not perfect
I understand that I have flaws and imperfections like any other human being.


But I am free
Despite my vulnerabilities and imperfections, I am free to express myself and live the life that I want.


I've been walking around all day waiting
I've been hoping that something significant will happen to relieve me of my emotional distress.


And waiting is all I seem to do
My current situation involves consistently waiting for something to change, but nothing seems to happen.


Cause I never get it unless I'm fed it, but this time I'll just have to
I usually rely on others to give me what I want, but this time I'll have to make things happen for myself.


Say you're not around, am I finished?
If you're not in my life anymore, will I be able to function and survive?


If you're not around that's too bad
If you're not in my life anymore, it's unfortunate but I'll have to accept it and move on.


Hope you're safe and sound, not alone now
I genuinely hope that you're doing well and that you're surrounded by supportive people.


Cause you know I believe in you
I have faith in you and your abilities to succeed.


I'm still fragile
I haven't changed and I still have emotional sensitivities.


I'm still hopeless
I still feel like there is no hope for me.


But I am free
Despite my vulnerabilities and feelings of hopelessness, I am still free to express myself and live the life I want.


Cause I'm fragile
I continue to acknowledge my emotional sensitivities.


I am hopeless
I still feel like there is no hope for me.


I'm not perfect
I still understand that I have flaws and imperfections like any other human being.


But I am free
Despite my vulnerabilities and imperfections, I am still free to express myself and live the life I want.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ARVID WAM SOLVANG, MARIA MENA

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Comments from YouTube:

@butthead6015

I was 14 when i discovered her. And here i am at 33.

@xolesa

i remember buying her cd when i was younger!! This was my favorite song of hers :) pre-teen years mannnn

@perezdm23

I love this song!!! Maria Mena is awesome!!!

@allisonshine6022

This song got me through tough times a decade ago and it’s getting me through tough times now 😢💞

@dcotyledon5841

Same here 💚

@chickybaby2277

Maaaan. She was/is so underrated. I’m a music snob and her music still holds up today. Ughhh.

@familiarscarx

Man I Got one of my livejournal user names from this song back in the day. I loved her music

@warrior8170

she looks COMPLETELY different in her other videos. shes so beutiful from inside out, if only more people could see that

@justinnoneya1091

Well to be fair she's a musician not a model. If that makes sense.

@elvickRULES

Think it’s the lack of bangs here.

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