Brooke Gabrielle Ligertwood, known professionally as Brooke Fraser, is a Ne… Read Full Bio ↴Brooke Gabrielle Ligertwood, known professionally as Brooke Fraser, is a New Zealand singer and songwriter best known for her hit single "Something in the Water", released in 2010. Fraser released two studio albums What to Do with Daylight (2003) and Albertine (2006) through Columbia Records before signing a recording contract with Wood + Bone. Her third studio album, Flags was released in 2010 and is her most successful album to date. Her most recent album, Brutal Romantic was released in November 2014 through Vagrant Records.

Fraser became a member of the Australian Christian music group Hillsong Worship from 2005 to 2010. She rejoined the group in 2016 and was a songwriter and lead vocalist for the Grammy winning song "What a Beautiful Name" (credited under her married name Brooke Ligertwood).

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Brooke Fraser Lyrics

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Cheers to the furrows on our brow
To each hard won victory
Cheers to the losses that grew us up
Killed our pride and filled our cup

Cheers to the friendships well worn in
That time nor distance alter
Here's to the sleepers we'll see again

Fine company in memoriam

Open your mouth and sing out your song
Life is short as the day is long
I can't leave you my body but I'll leave you a tune
This is my legacy
Cheers to you

Cheers to the passing of our youth
And the death of lust not wonder
A toast to the lessons not yet learned
And to the trials that will teach them

Open your mouth and sing out your song
Life is short as the day is long
I can't leave you my body but I'll leave you a tune
This is my legacy
Cheers to you

Open your mouth and sing out your song
Life is short as the day is long
I can't leave you my body but I'll leave you a tune
Open your mouth and sing out your song
Life is short as the day is long
I can't leave you my body but I'll leave you a tune
This is my legacy
This is my legacy

This is my legacy
Cheers to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Brooke Fraser's song "Here" are a celebration of life, with a focus on acknowledging the ups and downs that come with it. The lines "Cheers to the furrows on our brow" and "Cheers to the losses that grew us up" speak to the idea that our struggles and challenges shape us as individuals, and deserve just as much celebration as our accomplishments. The song also touches on the importance of relationships, both the durable ones that stand the test of time and the brief encounters that leave a lasting impact.

Fraser urges listeners to "Open your mouth and sing out your song" and live life to the fullest, recognizing that time is short and should be savored. The repeated refrain of "Life is short as the day is long" reinforces this message, and the final line "This is my legacy, Cheers to you" is a nod to the idea that our actions and the relationships we build will outlast us.

Line by Line Meaning

Cheers to the furrows on our brow
Let's celebrate the marks of our struggles and achievements.

To each hard won victory
We recognize the effort we put in to achieve success.

Cheers to the losses that grew us up
Let's appreciate the hardships we faced that helped us mature.

Killed our pride and filled our cup
Though we may have been humbled by failure, it taught us valuable lessons and made us stronger.

Cheers to the friendships well worn in
Let's honor the strong bonds we've formed with people who remain constant despite time or distance.

That time nor distance alter
Our friendships are enduring and unaffected by the passage of years or distance between us.

Here's to the sleepers we'll see again
We remember and miss those who have passed, but look forward to reuniting with them someday.

Fine company in memoriam
We take solace in the memories of loved ones and are grateful for their presence in our lives.

Cheers to you
We raise a glass to those with whom we share our journey.

Cheers to the passing of our youth
We accept the inevitability of aging and the end of our youthful years.

And the death of lust not wonder
We hope that growing older means letting go of selfish desires and holding onto child-like curiosity and wonder.

A toast to the lessons not yet learned
We welcome future challenges and lessons that will continue to shape and grow us.

And to the trials that will teach them
We know that personal growth often comes from facing difficult situations and overcoming them.

Open your mouth and sing out your song
We encourage each other to express ourselves and embrace our unique voices and stories.

Life is short as the day is long
We recognize the fleeting nature of life and the importance of making the most of each moment.

I can't leave you my body but I'll leave you a tune
Though we cannot physically stay with each other forever, our impact on others can last through the music we create and leave behind.

This is my legacy
We want to leave something behind that reflects who we are and what we stand for, something that people can remember and appreciate us by.

Cheers to you
We raise another glass to those who will remember us and the legacy we leave behind.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BROOKE FRASER

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