Fragile
V.S.O.P. The Quintet Lyrics
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but i'm sick and tired of this disrespect
That foolishness
I have to tighten my eyelids because a girl don't cry
but i'm sick and tired of this rudness
so senseless
I'm standing in a fragile balance i don't want to lose
Walking slippery slopes
how dizzy am I, dizzy from trying to get me
My head is spinning
no weeping no wailing
Not a drizzle of tears
I'm Fragile
I have to tighten my eyelids because a girl don't cry
but i'm sick and tired of this disrespect
That foolishness
I have to tighten my eyelids because a girl don't cry
but i'm sick and tired of this rudness
so senseless
Not a drop of salty water will run down my cheek
I feel breakable but i'm not a weak
I'm going to drip some water, down on my face, on my brittle bones,
in a deadly silence, to drench my fragile soul
I'm Fragile
The lyrics of "Fragile" by V.S.O.P. speak to the internal struggles of a woman who is trying to maintain composure and strength in the face of disrespect and rudeness. The repeated lines "I have to tighten my eyelids because a girl don't cry" highlight the societal expectations placed on women to hide their emotions, even in difficult situations. However, the singer is clearly fed up with this facade of strength, as evidenced by the lines "but I'm sick and tired of this disrespect/that foolishness" and "but I'm sick and tired of this rudeness/so senseless." She acknowledges that she is in a fragile state, but refuses to let that be equated with weakness. Instead, she chooses to let herself feel and show emotion in her own way, as seen in the lines "I'm going to drip some water, down on my face, on my brittle bones/in a deadly silence, to drench my fragile soul."
The chorus, consisting of the single word "Fragile," drives home the vulnerability and delicacy of the singer's emotional state. She is standing in a "fragile balance" and walking "slippery slopes," trying to navigate a difficult situation without giving in or giving up. The repetition of the phrase "not a drizzle of tears" emphasizes the strength and determination she is trying to embody, even as her head is "spinning" and she feels "dizzy from trying to get me."
Overall, "Fragile" is a powerful statement about the struggles of women to maintain composure in the face of disrespect and adversity. It highlights the pressure placed on women to suppress their emotions and appear strong, while also acknowledging the strength it takes to show vulnerability and express raw emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
have to tighten my eyelids because a girl don't cry
I'm trying to hold back my tears because society has conditioned me to believe that crying is a sign of weakness, especially for women.
but i'm sick and tired of this disrespect
I'm frustrated with the lack of respect and consideration shown towards me by others.
That foolishness
The disrespect I'm experiencing is foolish and unnecessary.
I'm standing in a fragile balance i don't want to lose
I feel like I'm in a precarious situation, where any wrong move or action could lead to my downfall.
Walking slippery slopes
I'm treading cautiously and carefully as I navigate through life's challenges, which are often unpredictable and treacherous.
still so dazed and confused
Despite my efforts to be cautious, I often find myself confused and disoriented by the obstacles I face.
how dizzy am I, dizzy from trying to get me
I'm overwhelmed and dizzy from trying to find my own identity and purpose in life.
My head is spinning
I feel disoriented and overwhelmed by my thoughts and emotions.
no weeping no wailing
I'm not going to cry or express my emotions publicly, as I feel it will make me vulnerable and weak in the eyes of others.
Not a drizzle of tears
I'm determined not to cry or show any sign of weakness.
I'm Fragile
Despite my efforts to be strong and independent, I feel vulnerable and fragile, like anything could shatter me at any moment.
Not a drop of salty water will run down my cheek
I'm determined to hold back my tears and not let anyone see my vulnerability or pain.
I feel breakable but i'm not a weak
I may feel fragile and vulnerable, but I know that I'm not weak and will keep fighting through my challenges.
I'm going to drip some water, down on my face, on my brittle bones,
I'm going to allow myself to cry and show my vulnerability, even though it's difficult for me to do so.
in a deadly silence, to drench my fragile soul
I'm going to cry silently and alone, as a way to release my pain and sadness and nurture my fragile emotional state.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Marina P
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