Albertine
Brooke Fraser
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I am sitting still I think of Angelique her mothers voice over me And the bullets in the wall where it fell silent And on a thousandth hill, I think of Albertine there in her eyes what I don't see with my own Rwanda [Chorus] now that I have seen, I am responsible Faith without deeds is dead now that I have held you in my own arms, I cannot let go till you are I am on a plane across a distant sea But I carry you in me and the dust on, the dust on, the dust on my feet Rwanda [Chorus] I will tell the world, I will tell them where I've been I will keep my word I will tell them Albertine [Chorus] I am on a stage, a thousand eyes on me I will tell them, Albertine I will tell them, Albertine
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Written by: BROOKE FRASER
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Albertine" is a song by New Zealand singer-songwriter Brooke Fraser. It is the title track from her second studio album.
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Album SuccessThe "Albertine" album was released in November 2006 and peaked at number one on the New Zealand Album Chart.
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Inspiration Behind the SongThe song "Albertine" was inspired by Brooke Fraser's visit to Rwanda in 2005, and it's named after a young girl she met during her visit.
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Humanitarian WorkThe visit to Rwanda was part of a trip with the charity organization World Vision. Brooke Fraser wrote this song as a response to the disparity between Western comfort and the poverty she witnessed in Africa.
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RecognitionIn 2007, the song "Albertine" won the APRA Silver Scroll, an award for songwriting in New Zealand.
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PhilanthropyBrooke Fraser pledged to donate all the profits from the sales of the "Albertine" single to World Vision.
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Musical StyleThe song "Albertine" is known for its poignant lyrics and is primarily performed with a piano accompaniment, showcasing Brooke Fraser's proficiency not just in singing, but also on the piano.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Albertine" tell the story of Fraser’s promise to a girl named Albertine that she would tell people about the genocide in Rwanda to make sure it would never be forgotten.
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Influence on the SingerThe whole "Albertine" album marked a shift in Fraser's music from her debut as she dealt with heavier subjects, with the song "Albertine" being symbolical of her advocacy against poverty and injustice.
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LegacyThe song "Albertine" has left a strong imprint and still resonates with many fans, owing to its emotional depth and Fraser's commitments to global issues reflected in it. It's often considered one of the most significant songs in her professional career.
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