Unholy Frames
William Ryan Fritch Lyrics
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It is all you control in this short and fleeting life.
Child let your mind run wild. You are only young once and the world is shrinking down
Remain weightless and free and dare life to hold you down
We are but an unclean thing find joy in the filth, joy in our unholy frames
For they are all that we have. so frail and debased.
Remain weightless and free and refuse to be ashamed
So much is lost that should have been saved oh all that we've forgot because we were so ashamed of our animal ways
The lyrics of William Ryan Fritch's song "Unholy Frames" are a poignant reminder to embrace one's primal and instinctual nature, and not be held back by societal expectations or shame. The first verse encourages the listener to be kind and open to love, even in times of scarcity, as it is one of the few things within our control in life. The second verse urges the listener to let their minds run wild and to remain uninhibited and free, even as the world around us may try to hold us down.
The chorus then brings in the theme of embracing our "unclean" and "animal" nature, finding joy and beauty within our frail and debased physical bodies. The last line, "so much is lost that should have been saved," speaks to the idea that we often suppress our primal urges out of shame and societal pressure, and in doing so, sacrifice something essential to our human experience.
The music of the song is haunting and ethereal, with a gentle acoustic guitar and piano backing Fritch's delicate vocals. The overall effect is both melancholy and uplifting, underscoring the bittersweet nature of the lyrics themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Child let your heart be kind, May love never be scarce even in the leanest times.
Always be kind in your heart and never let the shortage of love in tough times affect you. Love is the only thing you have control over in this short life of yours.
Child let your mind run wild. You are only young once and the world is shrinking down
While you are still young, let your mind wander and explore the world. The world can seem small, but your imagination is limitless.
Remain weightless and free and dare life to hold you down
Don't let life weigh you down. Stay free and light, and challenge life to try and keep you down.
We are but an unclean thing find joy in the filth, joy in our unholy frames
As humans, we are inherently flawed and imperfect. Find happiness in your imperfections and accept your unholy selves.
For they are all that we have. so frail and debased.
Our imperfect, flawed selves are all we have, despite how weak and corrupted we may feel.
Remain weightless and free and refuse to be ashamed
Stay true to yourself and don't feel ashamed of who you are, despite your flaws and mistakes.
So much is lost that should have been saved oh all that we've forgot because we were so ashamed of our animal ways
We have lost much of our innate animal instincts and natural selves because we were ashamed of them. This has caused us to forget important parts of ourselves that we should have cherished.
Contributed by Mila G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.