Fragile
Sting & Julio Iglesias Lyrics
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Drying in the color of the evening sun
Tomorrow's rain will wash the stains away
But something in our minds will always stay
Perhaps this final act was meant
To clinch a lifetime's argument
That nothing comes from violence and nothing ever could
For all those born beneath an angry star
On and on the rain will fall
Like tears from a star
Like tears from a star
On and on the rain will say
How fragile we are
How fragile we are
On and on the rain will fall
Like tears from a star
Like tears from a star
On and on the rain will say
How fragile we are
How fragile we are
If blood will flow when flesh and steel are one
Drying in the color of the evening sun
Tomorrow's rain will wash the stains away
But something in our minds will always stay
On and on the rain will fall
Like tears from a star
Like tears from a star
On and on the rain will say
How fragile we are
How fragile we are
On and on the rain will fall
Like tears from a star
Like tears from a star
On and on the rain will say
How fragile we are
How fragile we are
On and on the rain will fall
Like tears from a star
Like tears from a star
On and on the rain will say
How fragile we are
How fragile we are
The song "Fragile" by Sting and Julio Iglesias is a melancholic ballad that speaks of the fragility of life, the transience of human existence, and the dangers of violence. The song opens by describing the gruesome imagery of blood that flows when "flesh and steel are one," indicating the destructive potential of war and violence. However, the evening sun hints at the promise of renewal and healing, as the rain that follows will wash away the stains left by the violence. Nevertheless, the song suggests that trauma and painful memories linger in the mind, regardless of how well we try to forget or reconcile ourselves.
The second verse speaks of the final act being meant to "clinch a lifetime's argument," possibly alluding to how violence and conflict never lead to lasting solutions. The song then shifts to a more introspective tone, asserting that we must not forget how fragile life is, and how easily we may succumb to its uncertainties. The repetition of the chorus amplifies the message of the song, conveying a sense of timelessness that echoes the eternal nature of the rain that falls like "tears from a star."
Line by Line Meaning
If blood will flow when flesh and steel are one
When violence erupts and physical harm is inflicted, blood will surely flow
Drying in the color of the evening sun
The blood will dry and appear dark, like the hue of the sunset
Tomorrow's rain will wash the stains away
The next day's precipitation will clean up the evidence of the violence
But something in our minds will always stay
However, the trauma of the event will stay with us mentally and emotionally
Perhaps this final act was meant
Maybe the violent act was destined to happen
To clinch a lifetime's argument
To bring an end to a long-standing conflict
That nothing comes from violence and nothing ever could
The notion that violence never achieves anything and never will
For all those born beneath an angry star
For those who are born with a misfortune or destined to experience unhappiness
Least we forget how fragile we are
We must not forget how easily we can be harmed or broken
On and on the rain will fall
The rain will keep pouring down, relentlessly
Like tears from a star
As if the raindrops are shedding from an otherworldly celestial body
How fragile we are
Emphasizing the vulnerability and delicacy of humanity
On and on the rain will say
The rain serves as a reminder of the fragility of life
How fragile we are
Continuing to highlight the precariousness and tenderness of human life
On and on the rain will fall
Repeating that the rain will not cease, it will persevere
Like tears from a star
Again, likening the precipitation to a cosmic entity crying
On and on the rain will say
Ongoing repetition of rain's refrain of reminding us of human fragility
How fragile we are
Finalizing the theme of the song's title and repeating our vulnerability
On and on the rain will fall
Once more reiterating how the rain's presence will continue
Like tears from a star
The final repetition of the similarity between the rain and a celestial body's sorrowful tears
On and on the rain will say
The rain's message of human frailty will persevere
How fragile we are
Closing out the song's message with the repeated reminder of our vulnerability
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gordon Sumner
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@rmp7400
Iglesias is not worth $650 million because he puts on a big flashy show.
His extraordinary artistic talent, his hypnotic voice are given in this post wwii era when
Feminazis and other Marxists have been working diligently
to indoctrinate all
that male and female genders are fluid and not real.
The long and lasting phenomenon of the God-given talent of Iglesias
is a potent reminder
that men and women are not the same...
and an invaluable testimony of
how much we who are (born
and identifying as )
women do need, value
and appreciate: romantic, manly men.
@miltinhogooglejr8620
I've been listening to Julio for decades and I never get tired. There may be others who sing better, stronger and more powerful than him; but the softness, lightness, the poetic posture and ease with which he sings are unique. Not to mention his whisperred accent in the melody, which makes him at least for me, simply the best.
@MrBanesingh
I fully agree with you 😊 you have already narrated all my latent feelings for Julio !
@VijaySharma-lk2mb
true true
@joewaked9791
Julio Iglesias is a voice that is never repeated in the history of music
@gorandjordjevic1974
Voice out of this universe.
@rmp7400
Iglesias is not worth $650 million because he puts on a big flashy show.
His extraordinary artistic talent, his hypnotic voice are given in this post wwii era when
Feminazis and other Marxists have been working diligently
to indoctrinate all
that male and female genders are fluid and not real.
The long and lasting phenomenon of the God-given talent of Iglesias
is a potent reminder
that men and women are not the same...
and an invaluable testimony of
how much we who are (born
and identifying as )
women do need, value
and appreciate: romantic, manly men.
@RomanTerebun
Completely agreed
@majajovanovic3003
On and on, the rain will fall, like tears from the sky, on and on the rain will say how fragile we are... my heart is fallin apart
@peterprice8530
There is always someone who will try to help you mend your broken heart.❤️❤️
@otellohbarbieri8769
@@peterprice8530😅