“fragile” describes a self-reflective journey of overcoming negative words from others and taking pride in your emotions and yourself. In the face of cruel and harsh words from others, it is almost natural to internalize what they say. Every instance of them taking advantage of your fragile nature feels violating and interpersonal. Personal growth begins with yourself and finally taking control of your life. However, their harsh words remain and follow you everywhere. What these cruel people are unwilling to accept and understand is that your newfound emotional freedom makes you reclaim aspects of yourself that they see as pathetic. Your emotional capabilities and soft nature are seen as weak and as fragile as glass. Details about yourself you once despised have become sources of personal pride. You have learned to look inward and love qualities that are looked down upon by others. It has never been easier to have confidence and self-assurance while those that hurt you wallow in insecurity.
“fragile” is an adult contemporary piece that contrasts sweet yet simple instrumentation with complex and intricate vocals. We begin with a lone piano laying out simple chords. Vocals are introduced with note changes and harmonies that increase with each verse. Slowly, strings and other various soft instrumentation gradually develops in the background. The first chorus incorporates stronger and more elaborate harmonies that are belted briefly at the beginning and end of each line. The instrumentation and vocals work in tandem to slip in and out of the intense emotional narrative. Each element works to bring everything together in a contrasting yet complimentary experience.
Ellee Duke is an American singer-songwriter currently based in Los Angeles, California. She has been writing and creating her own music since she was a child. At just 5 years old, she saw writing music as a form of self expression when she felt that her voice wasn’t being heard. At just 17 years old, she traveled to Nashville to pursue a music career and began working with music producers and other industry professionals. She has since began her career and landed a song at # 1 on the Billboard with artists Arty & Audien. She has since collaborated on many cuts with artists such as Lukas Graham, JLO, and Ali Simpson. She has accumulated over 13 million views on Tiktok, and she has maintained a dedicated following on social media. Make sure to follow her on social media and give “fragile” a listen!
Written By Willow Gray
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