There is a band that I have loved for such a long time. Few rival their words in my opinion.
I'm speaking of a quirky band named Prefab Sprout. I present to you this very heartfelt song. One of the Broken. It hails from an amazing CD, Jordan: The Comeback. If I were on a desert island with a small collection of music to listen to for the rest of my life, this would be one of them.
One of the Broken is sung from the perspective of God. Yes. God. It dances back and forth from God speaking to you and then singing to you. The genuine passion and sincerity in Paddy Mcaloon's voice is perfect in its peacefulness. This lyrical device is not so subtle when you decide to speak on behalf of God. For God fearing men, you better be careful or at least hope God has a sense of humor.
But the message is so sincere. In short God asks you to sing your song to one of the broken, and by doing so... you are singing to God.
What makes One of the Broken special is that you instantly believe that God could be having his conversation in this manner. You are listening and willing. "It's not too far from here, come get up off your knees..."
Musically it is a contemporary hymn. And you feel you are floating in that third heaven as Paddy laces in the harp. The spiritual element is not wasted either. It makes no bones about being a song for believers.
Hi, this is God here.
Talking to me used to be a simple affair.
Moses only had do see a burning bush ...and he'd pull up a chair.Well it's been a long time since we've talked in that way
If you wondering what to say...Sing me no deep hymn of devotion
Sing me no slow sweet melody
Sing it to one... one of the broken and brother you're singing...
Singing to me.I remember King David
With his harp and his beautiful beautiful songs...
I answered his prayers and showed him a place where his music belongsIt's not too far from here, come get up off your knees
If you are looking for ways to pleaseSing me no song. Your not King David.
Sing me now high hushed glory be
Sing it to one... one of the broken...
And brother you're singing, singing to me.Sing me no deep hymn of devotion
Sing me no slow sweet melody
Sing it to one... one of the broken and brother you're singing...
Singing to me.
I don't expect everyone to understand or appreciate the beauty and sentiment and the pure wisdom of these words. But if you do... then you are perhaps like me. One of the broken...
