Fragile
Julio Iglesias, Sting
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If blood will flow when flesh and steel are one Drying in the color 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 Least 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 If blood will flow when flesh and steel are one Drying in the color of the evening sun Tomorrow's rain will wash the stains away But something in our minds will always stay 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 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
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Written by: Gordon Sumner
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10 facts about this song
Writing"Fragile" is a song written and composed by the English artist Sting, also known as Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner. The song was written as a tribute to a friend who died in a car accident.
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AlbumThe song "Fragile" was first released on Sting's second studio album "Nothing Like the Sun". This album was released in 1987, and it was Sting's second solo studio album after leaving the band The Police.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Fragile" are in English and Spanish, which is unusual for most English songs. The lyrics read "How fragile we are" in English and "Que fragiles somos" in Spanish.
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Music StyleThe song features a distinctive, nylon-stringed guitar part played by Sting himself, giving the track a unique Latin flavour. Its style is often described as smooth Jazz.
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RecognitionIt is one of Sting's most famous and loved songs. In 1991, it was used in the ending credits of the movie "The Living Daylights".
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High Ranking"Fragile" was ranked 370th in Rolling Stone's 500 best songs of all time list, testifying to its worldwide popularity and influence.
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AwardsThe live version of "Fragile", which was performed as a collaboration with Yo-Yo Ma, won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance in 2004.
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Charity SingleAfter the September 11 attacks in 2001, Sting re-released "Fragile" as a charity single, with all proceeds going to 9/11 charities.
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Personal ConnectionSting has revealed that he wrote the song as catharsis after losing his friend and music executive, Benito Lusena, in a car accident. The tragedy deeply touched Sting and led to the poignant words of "Fragile".
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists across various genres, including Julio Iglesias, Pat Metheny and Cassandra Wilson. Each artist brings their own interpretation to the piece, showcasing its enduring appeal.
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