Scary Fragile
Embracing Fragility in a Turbulent World
Lyrics
It's scary to be fragile in this turning world
Expresses fear or unease about being vulnerable in a constantly changing world.
This world, it turns me upside down
Describes how the world's changes affect the speaker deeply and disrupt their stability.
On board there's a plank set aside
Symbolizes a prepared pathway or opportunity.
Nailed down and ready to be walked
Indicates readiness to engage with the given opportunity or pathway.
These splinters in my hands won't go
Represents enduring pain or discomfort despite attempting to move forward.
I've held on tonight
Reflects persistence despite difficulties faced.
What will happen tonight?
Questions the uncertain outcomes or events of the current moment.
I've tried before
Implies previous attempts or efforts made.
It's scary to be fragile in this turning world
Reiterates the fear or discomfort of vulnerability in a changing world.
This world, it turns me upside down
Reemphasizes how the world's changes affect the speaker's life negatively.
Upstairs there's a cupboard and a key
Represents an upper area or higher level of existence.
There's a coat inside that fits me
Symbolizes something suitable or appropriate for the speaker.
I put it on and wonder where the buttons have gone
Describes wearing something familiar but questioning its functionality.
Where have they gone?
Expresses confusion or uncertainty about missing elements.
I couldn't say
Indicates an inability to provide an explanation or answer.
It's scary to be fragile in this turning world
Reiterates the fear or discomfort of vulnerability in a changing world.
This world, it turns me upside down
Reemphasizes how the world's changes affect the speaker's life negatively.
I won't believe it's all been done before
Expresses disbelief or refusal to accept that everything has already been experienced or achieved.
This world is getting scary
Highlights the speaker's perception of the world becoming more frightening or threatening.
It's scary to be fragile
Reiterates the fear or discomfort of vulnerability, emphasizing its unsettling nature.
What have we done?
Ponders or expresses concern about the collective actions or impact of humanity.
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