Lyric discussion by foofoorae 

Cover art for Frail lyrics by Jars of Clay

to me, this song has some of the most moving lyrics by jars of clay. Which is like trying to choose a favourite star from the sky to say that, but its true. The acoustic version from the furthermore cd is astoundingly wonderful.

"Blessed are the shallow, for depth they'll never find" has always been one of the statements that sticks in my brain. When you think about it, its so.... ironic, i cant quite find the word i want to describe it as.

and the chorus, "if i WERE not so weak, if i WERE Not so cold, if i WERE not so scared of being broken growing old, i WOULD be frail." It makes it sound like being frail is to be stronger or greater than being weak, cold, and scared. The way it is worded makes it sound like being frail is being strong. I would be frail if i were not so weak, cold, and scared.

amazing song. i am actually getting a tattoo that says "...i would be FRAIL" because thsi song has meant so much to me.

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