Brooke Fraser - Hosea's Wife

Brooke Fraser singing Hosea's Wife at the Troubadour in Los Angeles on June 2nd, 2008.

I just spoke silence with the seeker next to me
She had a heart with hesitant, halting speech
That turned to mine and asked belligerently
"What do I live for?"

I see the scars of searches everywhere I go
From hearts to wars to literature to radio
There's a question like a shame no one will show
"What do I live for?"

We are Hosea's wife
We are squandering this life
Using people like ladders and words like knives

CHORUS
If we've eyes to see
If we've ears to hear
To find it in our hearts and mouths
The word that saves is near
Shed that shallow skin
Come and live again
Leave all you were before
To believe is to begin

There is truth in little corners of our lives
There are hints of it in songs and children's eyes
It's familiar, like an ancient lullaby
What do I live for?

We are Hosea's wife
We are squandering this life
Using bodies like money and truth like lies

CHORUS

Bridge
We are more than dust
That means something
That means something
We are more than just
Blood and emotions
Inklings and notions
Atoms on oceans

Category:

Music

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• fraser
• hosea's
• wife
• albertine
• los
• angeles
• troubadour
• la
• live

[Jaydeerox15]

her voice sends shivers =)

[tkau8]

Wow what a talent. I have heard a lot of singers over the years and Brooke is up there with the best of them. She deserves international stardom in bucket loads. She is going the right way about it, building a following one city at a time. She deserves the very best. Good luck Brooke.

[ebeatworld]

I was sad when she got married. Ha ha. Like it would make any difference for my chances if she was single.

[TBMfytyl]

My favourite female artist right here!!!..  :*:X

[secretlysanguine]

It's just a matter of time. I love her so much. She is the best.:-D

[appletonrd]

rather, the truth she speaks sends shievers ;)

[jessicahor]

Such a cool song!!

I love her she can actually sing live

[myliz18]

she is incredible...i can't get enough of her...cannot believe shes not more popular in the states yet, but i have no doubt it will come...

[huieye]

she's awesome =)