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Sting — Fragile
Album: Nothing Like the Sun
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Total ratings: 813









Released: 1987
Length: 3:49
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If blood will flow when flesh and steel are one
Drying in the colour of the evening sun
Tomorrow's rain will wash the stains away
But something in our minds will always stay
Perhaps this final act was meant
To clinch a lifetime's argument
That nothing comes from violence and nothing ever could
For all those born beneath an angry star
Lest we forget how fragile we are

On and on the rain will fall
Like tears from a star like tears from a star
On and on the rain will say
How fragile we are how fragile we are

On and on the rain will fall
Like tears from a star like tears from a star
On and on the rain will say
How fragile we are how fragile we are
How fragile we are how fragile we are
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a great song from an excellent album
Sting is an all-time favorite and this song epitomizes his passion for humanity and beautiful music
Very nice lead from Talk Talk to Sting.
Kudo Bill
 axel.endriss wrote:

Sting played this song on September 11 in 2001 in Tuscany, Italy. He would have had best reason to cancel the concert but he didn't and I think he was right in doing so. Whenever I hear this song I remember 9/11 and I think it will be like this until the end of my days.

"It's hard for all of us, I'm angry, I'm confused, I'm scared and I don't want to give any meaning to this senseless act of violence. We sing this song for all those who have lost their lives." That was his message



Yeah, same here. I remember this well.
It was an incredibly suitable ending of a terrible day.
The intro reminds me of a Dream Theatre song. Something about shoreline; can't remember the title. It's just an observation; not a criticism. This song is older I believe.
One of his most inspired songs. In these days of war, it is a song to air every day---


Perhaps this final act was meant,

To clinch a lifetime's argument

That nothing comes from violence and nothing ever could

For all those born beneath an angry star

Lest we forget how fragile we are

Masterpiece!!!
 On_The_Beach wrote:

Arguably his best post-Police song, up there with "Fields of Gold".

I would add "They Dance Alone (Cueca Solo)" to that list. Heartbreaking.
c.

A beautifully written song,wow✌️
 axel.endriss wrote:

Sting played this song on September 11 in 2001 in Tuscany, Italy. He would have had best reason to cancel the concert but he didn't and I think he was right in doing so. Whenever I hear this song I remember 9/11 and I think it will be like this until the end of my days.

"It's hard for all of us, I'm angry, I'm confused, I'm scared and I don't want to give any meaning to this senseless act of violence. We sing this song for all those who have lost their lives." That was his message



Wow. Thank you for this.
 axel.endriss wrote:

Sting played this song on September 11 in 2001 in Tuscany, Italy. He would have had best reason to cancel the concert but he didn't and I think he was right in doing so. Whenever I hear this song I remember 9/11 and I think it will be like this until the end of my days.

"It's hard for all of us, I'm angry, I'm confused, I'm scared and I don't want to give any meaning to this senseless act of violence. We sing this song for all those who have lost their lives." That was his message



It's a beautiful song in it's own right but even more poignant during the September 11 performance.  Makes me pause in the beauty and message.  
the stevie treatment
Sting played this song on September 11 in 2001 in Tuscany, Italy. He would have had best reason to cancel the concert but he didn't and I think he was right in doing so. Whenever I hear this song I remember 9/11 and I think it will be like this until the end of my days.

"It's hard for all of us, I'm angry, I'm confused, I'm scared and I don't want to give any meaning to this senseless act of violence. We sing this song for all those who have lost their lives." That was his message
Whoa, this song was just added?
Where has it been for 21 years since RP is live??
Very easy 1o here, thanks for the music!
Wonderful music  
Arguably his best post-Police song, up there with "Fields of Gold".
Love it. Just beautiful.
This Sting guy is not bad....give it a 8
 norbertZ wrote:
A true 10
 
An 8 from me (for now), but I can certainly see how some folks could rate this at 9 or 10. It really is a fine piece of work.
A true 10