Fragile
Sting and Stevie Wonder 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
Lest we forget 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
How fragile we are
How fragile we are
The lyrics of Sting and Stevie Wonder's "Fragile" evoke a sense of contemplation about the nature of humanity, and the fragility of our existence. The song opens with a powerful depiction of the violence that exists in our world, symbolized by the merging of flesh and steel, and the blood that flows from it. The image of blood drying in the color of the evening sun is hauntingly beautiful, yet at the same time, a reminder of the fragility of life. The rain that falls the next day is symbolic of the washout of the physical mess, yet something in our minds will always stay, reminding us of the violence that occurred.
As the lyrics move forward, the song takes on a more hopeful note, suggesting that maybe this final act of violence was meant to teach us something. It was meant to highlight that nothing good comes from violence, and that nothing ever will. The lines "For all those born beneath an angry star / Lest we forget how fragile we are" drive home this point, reminding us that no matter who we are, we are all vulnerable to the violence that exists in our world.
The refrain of "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" becomes more poignant with each repetition, emphasizing the vulnerability that we all share as human beings. The song ultimately leaves the listener with a sense of introspection, wondering what we can do to prevent the violence that plagues our world.
Line by Line Meaning
If blood will flow when flesh and steel are one
When violence and conflict occur, blood is shed and people are hurt.
Drying in the color of the evening sun
Blood stains the ground and dries in the light of the setting sun.
Tomorrow's rain will wash the stains away
The rain that falls tomorrow will clean up the blood stains left from today's violence.
But something in our minds will always stay
Even though the evidence of violence may disappear, the memory and trauma of it will stay with us forever.
Perhaps this final act was meant
Maybe this event, the one that caused violence, was supposed to happen for some reason.
To clinch a lifetime's argument
To settle a dispute or conflict that has been going on for a person's entire life.
That nothing comes from violence and nothing ever could
This act of violence is pointless and won't lead to anything productive or positive.
For all those born beneath an angry star
For everyone who was born into difficult and trying circumstances.
Lest we forget how fragile we are
This act of violence should remind us that we are all vulnerable and easily affected by conflict.
On and on the rain will fall
Rain is a symbol of the cycle of life and death that will continue.
Like tears from a star
The rain is a poetic symbol that is as fragile as human life.
On and on the rain will say
The consequences of the act of violence, namely the memory and trauma, will persist.
How fragile we are
This line serves as a reminder of how easily hurt and harmed people can be, and how important it is to avoid violence and conflict.
How fragile we are
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Written by: GORDON SUMNER
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FRAGILE - Lyric
If blood will flow when fresh and steel are one
Drying in the color of the evening sun
Tomorrow's rain will wash the stains away
But something in our mind will always stay
On and on the rain will fall
On and on the rain will fall
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
Lest we forget 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 fresh and steel are one
Drying in the color of the evening sun
Tomorrow's rain will wash the stains away
But something in our mind 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
The rain will fall
(How fragile we are)
The rain will fall
(How fragile we are)
The rain will fall
(How fragile we are)
The rain will fall
@villacorpac
In minute 01:38 I reach heaven. That harmonica touches every nerve. Stevie Wonder is marvelous.
@darkhalo0868
I'm a HUGE Sting fan, but Stevie took this song to another level!!!!
@Nor1476
A beautiful and exquisite performance by the master who is Stevie Wonder. So amazing how his vocals are still so rich and textured after so many years and what a harmonica solo too. But to see Sting in such a display of admiration towards Stevie is very moving also and shows the respect he commands from his peers. A true gift to the planet!
@coachianatkins
My two favorite artists on the planet in the same place and time performing my all time favorite song! I am speechless, overwhelmed, overjoyed, over this.
@tomdouglassicks4748
I have listened to this track over a period of 3 months at least a couple hundred times....Oh Stevie I don't know what I'm gonna do when you're gone...
That'll hurt so bad!!...Thank you for everything you have given me!!!!
@MikiSantamaria
this is one of the best videos you can find on youtube.
@Andoclock
I love the way sting looks across in awe of stevie, especially after his magic solo harmonica, stevie your a genious and have been a leading light in my life...your songs have substance and meaning ...your my star. Chris , Hull, England ;-)
@HookedOnSonics518
I never tire of hearing this. Two masters practicing their craft!
@romfedor
Можно слушать бесконечно,такой музыкальный дар, может дать только Господь Бог !
@SimonRossPhotography
It's not often you see a singer of Sting's caliber simply looking in awe at another artist. You see it here !