Fragile
Tech N9ne Lyrics


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You said you'd never ever break, down
But here I am sweeping, pieces off of the ground
You said you'd never, ever play, to crowds
But I've seen you hoping to play songs to them now
I've spent all night long scared of tomorrow, broke my alarm
Everything's almost lost, pick it up slow, before it's gone

We're fragile
(Wish I'd have known)
I never thought I'd be so fragile
(You're not alone)
If it didn't break before it's about to
(We've been here before)
I don't ever want to change
I'm fragile
I don't ever

Some of the people appointed to give an opinion
Never do get it
I want you to come on and gobble a jimmy and... die
N9na be giving the remedy and why?
Critics are really the enemy and I
Can't stand the way they slam today's gifted
Effin' incredible, get fanned away with grands to pay
This jam will lay scripted
Deaf and impeccable
Write a rhyme and I put everything in a flow
I'm the N9ne I'm a look very mean
When a foe scribe a line but he has never been at a show
By the times it'll be better, leave it in the sto'
'Cause they wrote nothin' but lies, quotes stuck in my eyes
Amateur writer dissin'
He's a beginner and hopes for your demise, folks some may despise
Never do try to listen
It's real, I'm mad
Clueless when you scribble on your pad
How you gonna criticize with a chisel on your nads sizzling your ad
You don't really get why I'm so pissed? Understand this (Understand this)
I'm an artist, and I'm sensitive about my shit, yes I'm

We're fragile
(Wish I'd have known)
I never thought I'd be so fragile
(You're not alone)
If it didn't break before it's about to
(We've been here before)
I don't ever want to change
I'm fragile
I don't ever

Tell me that I'm famous
Tell me that my name is
Big as Venus Jupiter and then Uranus
Tell me that your anus got your head in it
I can smell the articles and know you're heinous
Tell me that you love me, always thinkin' of me
Unconditional, I'm hoping I'm your favourite
Grab a fishing pole and throw me with the sharks
That's the feelin' I get when you're concentratin'
On this pen, on this pad
Tell me you're willin' to diss on my craft
Tell me the feelin' of pickin' apart this track
Stop
Puttin' my heart and my soul in these lines
Tellin' me platinum and gold all the time
Lookin' to bury, a deep hole for mine
Drop
This is more than you, and this is more than you
And your entire building slanderin' and abusin'
What I call the realest comin' from a student
Told myself to use a poem as an UZI
Empty magazine, I seen a magazine
You seen my trigger finger, then I started shootin'
That was nicotine, I'm 'bout to smoke 'em all
And journalists involved should've known my music

We're fragile
(Wish I'd have known)
I never thought I'd be so fragile
(You're not alone)
If it didn't break before it's about to
(We've been here before)
I don't ever want to change




I'm fragile
I don't ever

Overall Meaning

The song "Fragile" by Tech N9ne feat. Kendrick Lamar, ¡Mayday! and Kendall Morgan is a reflection on the highly sensitive nature of artists and the damaging effects of criticism on their mental and emotional state. The lyrics start with Tech N9ne addressing a fellow artist who had claimed to be unbreakable but is now on the verge of falling apart. He then goes on to criticize music critics who often seem to be unable to appreciate the hard work and talent that artists put into their craft. He talks about how their negative reviews and opinions can be hurtful and damaging.


Kendrick Lamar's verse is an introspective reflection on the pressures of fame and the toll it takes on his psyche. He addresses the media and their tendency to sensationalize and exaggerate stories, causing harm to their subjects. He also talks about how the constant scrutiny by critics can make an artist feel like they are always under attack. The chorus reminds us that ultimately, artists are fragile human beings who need empathy and understanding.


Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the need for compassion and empathy towards artists and the damaging effects of criticism and scrutiny.


Line by Line Meaning

You said you'd never ever break, down
You expressed that you would never crumble under any circumstance


But here I am sweeping, pieces off of the ground
Despite that, I am here having to gather fragments on the floor


You said you'd never, ever play, to crowds
You once claimed that performing for a large audience is not your interest


But I've seen you hoping to play songs to them now
However, I have witnessed you aspiring to play your music for a big crowd lately


I've spent all night long scared of tomorrow, broke my alarm
I have been anxious for the future, spending an entire evening worrying and even disabling my alarm


Everything's almost lost, pick it up slow, before it's gone
I feel like everything is almost slipping away and that I should carefully try to retrieve it before it vanishes completely


We're fragile (Wish I'd have known) I never thought I'd be so fragile (You're not alone) If it didn't break before it's about to (We've been here before) I don't ever want to change I'm fragile I don't ever
Life is delicate, and it would have been amazing to realize this fact earlier. Being vulnerable wasn't expected of me, but it's happening. If it hasn't broken yet, it's about to, and it's not a new feeling. I never want to change who I am, and I'm still fragile.


Some of the people appointed to give an opinion Never do get it I want you to come on and gobble a jimmy and... die N9na be giving the remedy and why? Critics are really the enemy and I Can't stand the way they slam today's gifted
A few of those who offer their thoughts don't seem to comprehend what they are talking about. I wish they'd disappear. I'm the one who can offer the solution, and I wonder why critics exist, becoming foes. I detest how they condemn today's talented people.


Effin' incredible, get fanned away with grands to pay This jam will lay scripted Deaf and impeccable Write a rhyme and I put everything in a flow I'm the N9ne I'm a look very mean When a foe scribe a line but he has never been at a show
They are unbelievably remarkable, being praised and receiving huge sums of money. This song is meticulously arranged. I am the one and only N9ne, and I have great skills in putting words in a rhythm. I will seem very tough when a rival writes verses, but they have never performed live and appeared before fans like me.


By the times it'll be better, leave it in the sto' 'Cause they wrote nothin' but lies, quotes stuck in my eyes Amateur writer dissin' He's a beginner and hopes for your demise, folks some may despise Never do try to listen
It will be better to walk away and forget about it since they wrote only falsehoods and phrases that stay with me. An unskilled writer is insulting me and wishes for me to fail, and some people may dislike me for it. They never attempt to comprehend.


It's real, I'm mad Clueless when you scribble on your pad How you gonna criticize with a chisel on your nads sizzling your ad You don't really get why I'm so pissed? Understand this (Understand this) I'm an artist, and I'm sensitive about my shit, yes I'm
It's genuine, and I'm angry. You have no idea when you scribble on your notepad, and I don't get how you can critique while cutting or burning yourself. You don't grasp why I am furious? Realize this; I am an artist who cares deeply about my work.


Tell me that I'm famous Tell me that my name is Big as Venus Jupiter and then Uranus Tell me that your anus got your head in it I can smell the articles and know you're heinous Tell me that you love me, always thinkin' of me Unconditional, I'm hoping I'm your favourite
Assure me that I have become well-known, showing it by mentioning my name alongside gigantic planets. Say that you are a moron, and I can smell the garbage you are writing, exposing your hideous nature. Tell me that you cherish me, always keeping me in mind, hoping that you adore me unconditionally.


Grab a fishing pole and throw me with the sharks That's the feelin' I get when you're concentratin' On this pen, on this pad Tell me you're willin' to diss on my craft Tell me the feelin' of pickin' apart this track
Treat me like bait thrown into the middle of sharks, that's how I feel when you focus on your writing. Think of your willingness to insult my work when you direct your attention to this pen and paper. Let me know the sensation of breaking this song down.


Stop Puttin' my heart and my soul in these lines Tellin' me platinum and gold all the time Lookin' to bury, a deep hole for mine Drop
Stop putting my emotions into these lyrics, as everyone claims it is always outstanding. You are aiming to ruin me, making me feel buried in a deep hole. Drop it.


This is more than you, and this is more than you And your entire building slanderin' and abusin' What I call the realest comin' from a student Told myself to use a poem as an UZI Empty magazine, I seen a magazine You seen my trigger finger, then I started shootin' That was nicotine, I'm 'bout to smoke 'em all And journalists involved should've known my music
This is more significant than you, and surpasses the insults spewed by everyone in your workplace. What I present is the most authentic voice from a person still learning. I said to myself that I would use a poem as a tool of attack, just like an UZI. Never had bullets, but saw a piece of writing, and you already saw me firing. That was a sense of satisfaction like smoking a cigarette, and I'm about to defeat everyone who dares to attack, and journalists covering me should've known better.


We're fragile (Wish I'd have known) I never thought I'd be so fragile (You're not alone) If it didn't break before it's about to (We've been here before) I don't ever want to change I'm fragile I don't ever
We are all weak, and I wish I had understood this before. I never expected to be so delicate. If it hasn't shattered yet, it is about to break. It is not a new situation that we are encountering. I never want to transform who I am because I'm fragile, and I'm comfortable with it.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENDRICK LAMAR, AARON DONTEZ YATES, BENJAMIN KNOX MILLER, DANIEL ALEJANDRO PEREZ

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[Verse 1: Wrekonize & Bernz]
You said you'd never ever break... down
But here I am sweeping... pieces off of the ground
You said you'd never, ever play... to crowds
But I've seen you hoping to play songs to them now
I've spent all night long scared of tomorrow, I broke my alarm
Everything is almost lost, pick it up slow, before it's gone...

[Hook: Wrekonize & Kendall Morgan]
We’re fragile
(Wish I’d have known)
I never thought I’d be so fragile
(You’re not alone)
If it didn’t break before, it’s about to
(We’ve been here before)
I don’t ever want to change
I’m fragile
I don’t ever want…
I don't ever...

[Verse 2: Tech N9ne]
Some of the people appointed to give an opinion
Never do get it
I want you to come on and gobble a jimmy and... die
N9na be givin the remedy and why?
Critics are really the enemy and I
Can't stand the way they slam today's gifted
Effin' incredible, get fanned away with grands to pay
This jam will lay scripted
Deaf and impeccable
Write a rhyme and I put everything in a flow
I'm the N9ne I'ma look very mean
When a foe scribe a line but he has never been at a show
By the times it'll be better, leave it in the sto
Cause they wrote nothin' but lies, quotes stuck in my eyes
Amateur writer dissin'
He's a beginner and hopes for your demise, folks I'ma despise
Never do try to listen
It's real - I'm mad
Clueless when you scribble on your pad
How you gonna criticize with a chisel on your nads sizzling your ad
You don't really get why I'm so pissed? Understand this:
I'm an artist, and I'm sensitive about my shit, yes I'm
[Hook Wrekonize & Kendall Morgan]
We’re fragile
(Wish I’d have known)
I never thought I’d be so fragile
(You’re not alone)
If it didn’t break before, it’s about to
(We’ve been here before)
I don’t ever want to change
I’m fragile
I don’t ever want…
I don't ever...

[Verse 3: Kendrick Lamar]
Tell me that I'm famous
Tell me that my name is
Big as Venus Jupiter and then Uranus
Tell me that your anus got your head in it
I can smell the articles and know you're heinous
Tell me that you love me, always thinkin' of me
Unconditional, I'm hoping I'm your favourite
Grab a fishing pole and throw me with the sharks
That's the feelin' I get when you're concentratin'
On this pen, on this pad
Tell me you're willin' to diss on my craft
Tell me the feelin' of pickin' apart this track
Stop...
Puttin' my heart and my soul in these lines
Tellin' me platinum and gold all the time
Lookin' to bury, a deep hole for mine
Drop...
This is more than you, and this is more than you
And your entire building slanderin' and abusin'
What I call the realest comin' from a student
Told myself to use a poem as an UZI
Empty magazine, I seen a magazine
You seen my trigger finger, then I started shootin'
That was nicotine, I'm bout to smoke 'em all
And journalists involved should've known my music

[Hook Wrekonize & Kendall Morgan]
We’re fragile
(Wish I’d have known)
I never thought I’d be so fragile
(You’re not alone)
If it didn’t break before, it’s about to
(We’ve been here before)
I don’t ever want to change
I’m fragile
I don’t ever want…
I don't ever...



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Tech N9ne - Fragile (ft. Kendrick Lamar, ¡MAYDAY! & Kendall Morgan) - Director's Cut

@skybombxxx

wreckonize shoulda had his part featured. not cool tech. what hapened to mainstream going tech?????????????

@oldripyone

Sam Hinshaw
 it says mayday cuz they p[roduced it

@oldripyone

wreck got is rec

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@gorgeous00206

LOVE LOVE LOVE This! Definitely Directors Cut! Good Shit Tech N9ne!

@angellaespinoza493

i still think kendrick shouldve been replaced by em but hes always busy.. dont get me wrong kendrick did good 

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@jennyneedsmeds

i listened to this song when i was in the darkest depths of my addiction. now i'm listening to it with 1 year and 8 months in recovery.
this song got me through the worst of life so i can finally start to see the best of it.

@whiterabbittalks4763

betta hope it gets u past A RELAPSE TOO! SERIOUSLY DON'T FORGET THIS AND PLAY IT B4 USING!!

@anastrong3212

Congratulations on your sobriety! It's been my go to song since it came out, high or low I can always find comfort in it.

@robertlaughteriii8124

As tech n9ne would say "good to be in gods God's grace"

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