Fragile
Sting ft Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra 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 song Fragile by Sting ft Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra is a reflective meditation on the human condition and the precariousness of life. The opening lines speak of the fragile nature of the human body, using the imagery of blood, flesh, and steel to convey the idea that even the strongest of us are susceptible to harm and vulnerability. The next line alludes to the transience of life, the temporary nature of our earthly existence, and how nothing is permanent. The final lines of the verse leave a poignant reminder that even though physical scars may heal over time, the mental and emotional scars remain, reminding us of how perilous our existence is.
The second verse seems to suggest that the purpose of life is not to engage in violence or destruction, but rather, to find a way to live in peace with ourselves and others. The lines "nothing comes from violence and nothing ever could" bears a message about the futility of aggression, and how it only leads to more harm and destruction. The next lines "For all those born beneath an angry star, lest we forget how fragile we are" speaks to the fact that we are all born into circumstances beyond our control, and that we must never lose sight of how every human life is precious and we are all equally vulnerable to the unpredictability of life.
Overall, Fragile is a hauntingly beautiful reminder that we should never take life for granted, and that the risks we face on a daily basis should be met with kindness and compassion. It is a song that acknowledges our mortality while urging us to cherish every moment we have, and to never forget how precious life is.
Line by Line Meaning
If blood will flow when flesh and steel are one
If violence results in human beings suffering and dying
Drying in the color of the evening sun
Death results in blood loss and life leaving the body, which resembles the color of the sun as it sets
Tomorrow's rain will wash the stains away
The rain that comes after the act of violence, even though it can't change what has happened, will eventually help wash away the physical remnants of the violence
But something in our minds will always stay
Even though the physical marks of violence may be washed away, the mental scars that come from experiencing or witnessing violence will always remain
Perhaps this final act was meant
The violent act that led to bloodshed and death might have been inevitable or predetermined
To clinch a lifetime's argument
To prove that violence can't solve anything, and that a peaceful life is preferable to one filled with violence
That nothing comes from violence and nothing ever could
Violence is useless and will never create a positive outcome; it only creates suffering and loss
For all those born beneath an angry star
For all the people who feel like they were born into a world filled with hostility and conflict
Lest we forget how fragile we are
We need to be reminded that human life is fragile, and that we need to take care of one another and strive for peace
On and on the rain will fall
Rain, a symbol of washing away pain, will continue endlessly
Like tears from a star
Similar to tears from a celestial body, rain that falls is a natural force beyond human control
How fragile we are
A reminder that human beings, with all our accomplishments, are still delicate and vulnerable
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Gordon Sumner
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