Deciphering Me

Brooke Fraser

About Deciphering Me

"Deciphering Me" is artist/songwriter Brooke Fraser's sixth single, and her first single from her second studio album Albertine. The song debuted on the New Zealand Singles Chart at number forty on 23 October 2006 and on 4 December 2006, peaked at number four. It remained on the chart for a total of twenty two non-consecutive weeks, nine of them being in the top ten. The single includes two B-sides, a live piano backed version of the title track and a demo track, "Day Is Dimming". Both were recorded at Sony Studios in Sydney. Deciphering Me was performed live on the current affairs show Close Up on 1 December. During the preceding interview, Fraser stated that the song is about "vulnerability and trust". This was in fact one of presenter Susan Wood's last shows before her resignation due to health problems. 


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2006
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Friend, it's getting late
We should be going
We've been sat here beneath these flickering neons for hours
while I am cracking their code, you are deciphering me
for i am a mystery, I am a locked room in a tall tower

[Chorus]
Oh can you feel the gravity falling, calling us home?
Oh, did you see the stars colliding, shining just to show we belong?
We belong.

Your telescope eyes see everything clearly
My vision is blurred but i know what i heard echoing all around
while I am tuning you in, you are deciphering me
not such a mystery, not such a faint in a far away sound

[Chorus]

It's love, it's love that holds us
We will be alright
It's truth, it's truth that shows us
If we'll walk in it's (his) light

[Repeat: x 2]
Oh can you feel the gravity falling, calling us home?
Oh, did you see the stars colliding, shining just to show we belong?
Oh can you feel the gravity falling, calling us home? (we belong)
Oh, did you see the stars colliding, shining goes to show we belong?

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Brooke Fraser

Brooke Gabrielle Fraser Ligertwood, better known as Brooke Fraser (born 15 December 1983) is a New Zealand folk-pop recording artist. Her third studio album Flags has become the most successful album of her career, with the single "Something in the Water" reaching number one on the New Zealand Singles Chart in 2010 and charting around the world. "Something in the Water" was the #9 most played song in Germany in 2011 and has been certified Gold in Germany. The album debuted at #1 in NZ, #2 in Australia, #6 in Germany. more »

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Written by: BROOKE FRASER

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Song Information
"Deciphering Me" is a single by New Zealand singer-songwriter, Brooke Fraser, released in September 2006.
Album Details
The song is the first single from her second studio album, "Albertine", which was released in December 2006.
Song Creation
Fraser has revealed in interviews that "Deciphering Me" is a love song she wrote for her husband, Scott Ligertwood, before they were married.
Chart Performance
"Deciphering Me" proved to be a commercial hit in Fraser's home country, peaking at number 4 on the Official New Zealand Music Chart.
Song Meaning
The lyrics of the song reflect Fraser's feelings toward her then-boyfriend and now husband, expressing the vulnerabilities and the depth of understanding that exists in a loving relationship.
Music Video
The music video for "Deciphering Me", directed by Anthony Rose, features Fraser performing the song in various natural landscapes.
Critical Acclaim
"Deciphering Me" has been praised by music critics for its raw emotional honesty and Fraser's poignant songwriting.
Song Recognition
In 2007, "Deciphering Me" was nominated for the APRA Silver Scroll, a prestigious songwriting award in New Zealand.
International Recognition
Despite being a New Zealand hit, "Deciphering Me" did not chart or gain significant radio play outside of her home country.
Broader Impact
Brooke Fraser has said in interviews that "Deciphering Me" was a turning point in her songwriting career, as it made her realize the power and resonance of personal storytelling through music.
Live Performances
"Deciphering Me" has become a fan favorite at live performances, often evoking an emotional response from the audience.
Song Legacy
Despite being released over a decade ago, "Deciphering Me" remains one of Brooke Fraser's most popular and well-loved songs.
Timelessness
Fans and critics alike often note the song's timeless appeal, its themes of love, understanding, and vulnerability remaining as relevant today as at the time of its release.

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