"Fragile," a demo by artist and author Armando Heredia, writing as If We Were A Band, is a powerful musical commentary on the resurgence of racism in 2024. Heredia uses vivid metaphorical language to expose the fear and insecurity that fuel racist ideologies.

The song opens by contrasting the overt racist symbols of the past with the more subtle signs prevalent today. The lyrics describe someone who has "traded [their] white robe for that little red hat" and is "burning [a] cross through that flagstika" while wearing a mask. This imagery suggests that while the outward expressions of racism may have evolved, the underlying prejudice remains. The repetition of the phrase "You're a little fragile" throughout the song emphasizes the central metaphor: racism is a sign of weakness, not strength.

Heredia connects contemporary racism to its historical roots, singing about the fear that drove past generations to deny basic rights to people of color. He points out the hypocrisy of those who create "safe spaces" for themselves while simultaneously making the world unsafe for others. The song suggests that this fear, passed down through generations, continues to motivate racist behavior in the present.

Heredia attributes the rise in racist behavior to the rhetoric of the conservative party in the 2024 election. He believes that this rhetoric has emboldened individuals to express racist views and engage in discriminatory actions. The song concludes by highlighting the insecurity that drives individuals to march in "matching uniforms, railing against social norms." This conformity, Heredia suggests, is further evidence of their fragility.

"Fragile" is a timely and relevant song that offers a powerful critique of racism and its underlying motivations. The song's metaphorical language and thought-provoking lyrics make it emotionally resonant and impactful. "Fragile" is currently available for recording artists and/or producers interested in amplifying its message.

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