Story Behind The Song
In the Old Testament book of Hosea God asks Hosea, a prophet, to take Gomer, a whore, as his wife. Hosea obeys and she is constantly unfaithful to him - but Hosea forgives and loves her in spite of her sin. This song is from her amazed perspective.
Song Description
Epic folk-pop song based on Gomer from the book of Hosea.
| Song Length |
5:14 |
Genre |
Unique - Gospel |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Disturbed, Moving |
Subject |
Femininity, Candy, Sugar |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
In the shadow of my sin,
you are here
When I let nobody in,
you are here
When I?m loaded with the burden of my doubt
When all I want is out ?
you are here.
You are here.
Chorus: I?m so untrue. . .
so unlike You
You?ll never leave me or forsake me ?
You take me as I am.
When the past I can?t forget,
you are here.
When I?m broken with regret,
you are here.
When my heart is full of selfishness and lust.
When I no longer trust,
you are here.
You are here.
Chorus:
I?m so untrue. . .
so unlike You
You?ll never leave me or forsake me ?
You take me as I am.
You draw me near.
Embrace my fear
And make my years of longing cease.
Your peace ?
I don?t understand.
(instrumental break)
Bridge:
I don?t understand why you?re here.
As sure as the sun rises, you appear. . .
you appear.
If it was me ? I would?ve left by now.
Me ? I would?ve walked away.
Me ? I would?ve told you how
you?re just not worth the pain, ?cause. . .
Chorus:
I?m so untrue. . .
so unlike You
You?ll never leave me or forsake me ?
You take me as I am.
You draw me near.
Embrace my fear
And make my years of longing cease.
Your peace ?
I don?t understand.
I?m so untrue. . .
so unlike You
You?ll never leave me or forsake me ?
You take me as I am.
You draw me near.
Embrace my fear
And make my years of longing cease.
Your peace ?
I don?t understand.
Oh, I don?t understand.
Why, oh why, do you stay with me. . . .
Why, oh why, I just can?t see. . .
© 2000 Pig's Snout Music, Inc.