Fragments
Whispering Sons Lyrics
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despite being motionless
caressing casualties
feel tragedy in their fingers
the tragedy in their minds
disguised by emptiness
flawing precision
they say
it's good to feel
shiver
shed some tears
I'm crying
for more
disasters and calamities
they say it's good to feel
stabbed through the flesh
shed some tears
pieces of people
fall over the edge
carelessly craving something
one day I'll be lying there
it's been a pretty fight
despite being motionless
carefully sculptured
though disfigured and deluded
they say
it's good to feel
shiver
shed some tears
I'm crying
for more
disasters and calamities
they say it's good to feel
stabbed through the flesh
shed some tears
pieces of people
fall over the edge
carelessly craving something
one day I'll be lying there
The lyrics to Whispering Sons's song Fragments reflect on the complexity of feeling and the human experience. The first stanza describes the idea of motionless beauty in a fight or battle, with casualties being caressed and tragedy being felt in their fingers. The following line suggests that this tragedy is not just physical, but also mental or emotional, hidden behind a facade of emptiness. Despite this, there is a fleeting moment of vulnerability, or a "momentary weakness", that shows the true, flawed nature of humanity.
The chorus repeats the phrase "they say it's good to feel, shiver, shed some tears", which can be interpreted in multiple ways. It could suggest that feeling sadness or pain is necessary in order to be fully human, or it could be a critique of those who fetishize tragedy and suggest that we need to experience it in order to truly live. The following lyrics describe the falling of "pieces of people" and the careless craving for something, leading to the inevitable fate of all humans - lying there as a fragment of what we once were.
Overall, the lyrics to Fragments are haunting and introspective, forcing the listener to confront their own mortality and the complexities of emotion that come with being human.
Line by Line Meaning
it's been a pretty fight
Despite facing hardships, it has been a beautiful struggle for the singer.
despite being motionless
Whilst achieving little, they persevered through the toughest of times.
caressing casualties
Comforting those who have been hurt, but often in vain.
feel tragedy in their fingers
Witnessing the effects of tragedy through the physical pain in their fingertips.
the tragedy in their minds
Despite outward appearances, the tragedy weighs heavy on their thoughts and attitudes.
disguised by emptiness
Attempting to hide the internal suffering under a mask of nothingness.
flawing precision
The emotional instability is affecting their ability to perform effectively.
a momentary weakness
A temporary lapse in strength due to the overwhelming nature of the situation.
they say
It is a common thought or belief that is shared by others.
it's good to feel
It is beneficial to experience the full spectrum of emotions.
shiver
To tremble with fear, anticipation or excitement.
shed some tears
To cry and release the built-up emotions.
I'm crying
The singer is currently crying and releasing pent up emotions.
for more
The singer wants to experience more of the extreme emotions they have been through.
disasters and calamities
Catastrophic events that bring about pain and suffering.
stabbed through the flesh
To be hurt both physically and emotionally.
pieces of people
Human beings who have been shattered and reduced to fragments.
fall over the edge
People falling from grace due to the overwhelming effects of tragedy and trauma.
carelessly craving something
Desiring a change or something different, but not considering the potential consequences.
one day I'll be lying there
The singer recognizes that they are not invincible and may one day become a victim of tragedy themselves.
carefully sculptured
Despite the struggle, the experience has molded them into a more refined version of themselves.
though disfigured and deluded
Despite the good, the experience has caused physical and psychological damage.
Contributed by Mateo H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.