My Prayer
Bobby Hatfield Lyrics
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And no songbirds are singing
When the twilight is gone
You come into my heart
And here in my heart you will stay while I pray
My prayer is to linger with you
At the end of the day
My prayer is a rapture in blue
With the world far away
And your lips close to mine
Tonight while our hearts are aglow
Please tell me, tell me the words
That I'm longing to know
My prayer and the answer you give
May they still be the same for as long as we live
That you'll always be there at the end of my prayer
The lyrics of Bobby Hatfield's song 'My Prayer' speaks of a deep yearning and longing for one’s lover. The first few lines set the scene of a gloomy twilight with no bird songs, suggesting a sense of emptiness and loneliness. However, when the lover is mentioned, they bring light and comfort, taking over the singer’s heart. The song expresses the deep, vulnerable emotions and the need for the lover to always stay in their heart while they pray.
The second verse takes on a more dreamy, romantic vibe as the singer expresses their desire to be with their lover at the end of the day, in a dream that's divine, a rapture in blue, with the world far away, and their lips close to theirs. The use of vivid imagery in this verse creates an introspective feel, invoking strong emotions in the listener. The song then reaches its climax in the chorus, where the singer pleads with their lover to tell them the words they long to know. The final verse brings the song to a satisfying conclusion, as the singer prays that the answer remains the same, signifying the hope of a long-lasting relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
When the twilight is gone
At dusk, when there is no light, and things disappear
And no songbirds are singing
When there is silence and nothing is alive
When the twilight is gone
At dusk, when there is no light, and things disappear
You come into my heart
You fill my heart with love and warmth
And here in my heart you will stay while I pray
You will always have a place in my heart while I communicate with God
My prayer is to linger with you
I want to spend time with you and not leave
At the end of the day
When it's time to rest and everything has settled down
In a dream, that's divine
I want to be with you in a perfect, heavenly world
My prayer is a rapture in blue
My wish is to be ecstatically happy with you
With the world far away
Without any distractions, separately
And your lips close to mine
With our mouths almost touching
Tonight while our hearts are aglow
Now, while our hearts are full of love and passion
Please tell me, tell me the words
Say the spoken language to me, let me hear it
That I'm longing to know
What I'm desiring and urgently yearning to be aware of
My prayer and the answer you give
My wishes and the response you provide
May they still be the same for as long as we live
May our desires and actions always be in harmony forever
That you'll always be there at the end of my prayer
That you will be with me whenever I speak to God till the end of time
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: GEORGES BOULANGER, JIMMY KENNEDY
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My Prayer
When the twilight is gone and no songbirds are singing
When the twilight is gone you come into my heart
And here in my heart you will stay while I pray
My prayer is to linger with you
At the end of the day in a dream that's divine
My prayer is a rapture in blue
With the world far away and your lips close to mine
Tonight while our hearts are aglow
Oh tell me the words that I'm longing to know
My prayer and the answer you give
May they still be the same for as long as we live
That you'll always be there at the end of my prayer
Compositores: Carlos Gomez Barrera / Georges Boulanger / James Kennedy
@janschwartz1413
The late GREAT Bobby Hatfield. One of the greatest of all time.
@kay9549
Yes janschwartz, he was very blessed with that voice. I cannot think of anyone in this era of music, or even when he was singing in the 60's that could ever reach those octaves. He was a counter tenor. We are still listening to his 🎶 after all this time. Bobby is dearly missed.
@teedtad2534
I can understand why females are screaming for Bobby Hatfield cause he sings so romantic and he ends with a remarkable pitch! The Righteous brothers a great pair for entertainment!! 🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
@isrberlinerin4063
Bobby Hatfield was one of the greatest vocalist i can think of and Unchained Melody will always have his eternal signature .
@jamesmcinnis208
One of one?
@Shasha-yg1mm
When comes to Unchained Melody he was the GOAT. Hands down no questioning it.
@user-kd3ic6do5n
Haven't you anything better to do than troll Bobby Hatfield fans? Are you a sad person?
@kay9549
Isberliner, he was, what a blessed voice. Yes, on the song unchained melody, he made that song his own. Any songs that he sang solo, effortlessly, no autotune, natural voice. He sang with ❤ and soul. He is dearly missed, time flies, 20 years have passed. He is still being remembered, he was one of a kind, a class act.
@catlilyscraftykorner
That Voice!!! OMG! Thank you Lord for blessing this earth with this beautiful soul.
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