Born to a large impoverished family, Dion emerged as a teen star in the French-speaking world after her manager and future husband René Angélil mortgaged his home to finance her first record. In 1990, she released the anglophone album Unison, establishing herself as a viable pop artist in North America and other English-speaking areas of the world.
Dion had first gained international recognition in the 1980s by winning both the 1982 Yamaha World Popular Song Festival and the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest.Following a series of French albums in the early 1980s, she signed on to CBS Records Canada in 1986. During the 1990s, with the help of Angélil, she achieved worldwide fame after signing with Epic Records and releasing several English albums along with additional French albums, becoming one of the most successful artists in pop music history. However, in 1999 at the height of her success, Dion announced a temporary retirement from entertainment in order to start a family and spend time with her husband, who had been diagnosed with cancer.She returned to the top of pop music in 2002 and signed a three-year (later extended to almost five years) contract to perform nightly in a five-star theatrical show at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.
After performing in 25 countries during the Taking Chances World Tour which ended in February 2009 (one year after it began) she took another 2 year hiatus, focusing on expanding her family. After 6 in-vitro tries she gave birth to twin boys Nelson and Eddy in October 2010. In the meantime she announced her return to Vegas, her new show simply named "Céline" premièred on March 15th 2011 to spectacular reviews by media and audience.
Dion's music has been influenced by genres ranging from rock and R&B to gospel and classical. While her releases have often received mixed critical reception, she is renowned for her technically skilled and powerful vocals. Dion is the best selling Canadian artist of all time; and her album D'eux is the best selling francophone album of all time. Dion is regarded as one of pop music's most influential voices. Linda Lister describes Dion as a reigning Queen of Pop for her influence over the record industry during the 1990s. On a cultural level, Dion is credited for introducing francophone music to many non-francophone countries around the globe. Dion is also credited for both revitalizing and revolutionizing the entertainment scene in Las Vegas with the gargantuan successes of her residencies there. She managed to re-popularize the Las Vegas "residency" as a desirable way for top artists to essentially tour in place, letting their fans come to them. Over the years, fellow established icons such as Britney Spears, Elton John, Bette Midler, Rod Stewart, Cher and Shania Twain followed suit.
The Prayer
Céline Dion Lyrics
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Can we unite a sacred lesson
Every child creates a skylight of beauty
Can you hear cathedrals falling
All the universe is calling
Cry a single cello from your heart
Since the world has lost her way
Yet the promised chance remains
Gift of what could be
So let the children remember the sun (children remember the son)
Let them dance, let them soar
For their lives have begun (their lives have begun)
Let the children engender the rain
As the river runs through fields
Forever subsiding their pain
Prayer
Every voice along the shoreline
Standing still within time
Spinnin' unresolved
Walking as each season passes
Through wonderland, through looking glasses
A secret garden shines, beckons you
Gentle flower don't fade away
Sweet innocence still harbors thee
In the faint of golden dreams
Where one love lives eternally
Let the children remember the sun (remember the sun)
Let them dance, let them soar
For their lives have begun
Let the children engender the rain
As the river runs through fields (river runs through)
Forever subsiding their pain
Prayer, prayer
(Prayer, Prayer)
(Bless the)
Children for they are the light
They are the truth of spirit in flight
Yes the children engender the rain
As the river runs through life (the river)
Healing their pain
If you could trust with your heart one more time (trust with one more time)
Sweet angel conceived
You have forever and always believed
Prayer
Prayer, oh
Prayer
The Prayer is a song by Canadian recording artist Celine Dion and Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. It was released in 1999 and was later included in Dion and Josh Groban's self-titled album. The song is a powerful prayer for guidance and strength during times of uncertainty and darkness. Sung in both English and Italian, the song expresses a deep desire for universal love, peace, and understanding.
The lyrics begin with a plea for divine guidance and for the ability to be wise during times of trouble. The prayer then asks for a safe haven where individuals can find grace and guidance. The song highlights the importance of remembering the light within us, even during the darkest moments, and celebrates the power of faith, love, and hope. The final verse calls for unity, peace, and the triumph of love over violence and hatred.
The Prayer has won numerous awards and accolades, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, and has been covered by various artists around the world. The song has been performed live by Dion and Bocelli, as well as by other artists such as Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli, and the Canadian Tenors. The song also gained popularity after being featured in the animated film, Quest for Camelot.
Line by Line Meaning
I pray you'll be our eyes and watch us where we go
I hope that you will guide us and keep us safe on our journey.
And help us to be wise in times when we don't know
Please give us the wisdom to make good choices when we are uncertain.
Let this be our prayer
May this request for guidance and safety be our prayer.
When we lose our way
When we become unsure of our path.
Lead us to a place
Please guide us to a safe and secure place.
Guide us with your grace
Please show us the way with your kindness and mercy.
To a place where we'll be safe
To a location where we will not be in harm's way.
I pray we'll find your light
May we be blessed with the light of guidance and protection.
And hold it in our hearts
May we always remember and cherish this gift.
When stars go out each night
When looming darkness surrounds us.
Let this be our prayer
This humble request for help and guidance should be our prayer.
Quanta fede c'è
There is so much faith.
When shadows fill our day
When we are faced with darkness and uncertainty during our waking hours.
Give us faith so we'll be safe
Please instill in us the firm belief that we will be protected and secure.
We ask that life be kind
We make this request for a benevolent existence.
And watch us from above
May you be our watchful guardian from the heavens.
We hope each soul will find
We aspire for every person to find their own path of contentment and fulfillment.
Another soul to love
May we all find someone whom we love and cherish deeply.
Let this be our prayer
May this request for love and guidance be our prayer.
Just like every child
Like all innocent and vulnerable children who need protection from the world.
Need to find a place, guide us with your grace
May we all find a place of security and comfort, with your divine guidance and grace.
È la fede che
Hai acceso in noi
Sento che ci salverà
It is the faith that you have ignited within us, that will ultimately save us.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Corey Hart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@danieltothmusic
[Celine Dion:]
I pray you'll be our eyes
And watch us where we go
And help us to be wise
In times when we don't know
Let this be our prayer
When we lose our way
Lead us to a place
Guide us with your grace
To a place where we'll be safe
[Andrea Bocelli (Celine Dion):]
La luce che tu hai
(I pray we'll find your light)
Nel cuore resterà
(And hold it in our hearts)
A ricordarci che
(When stars go out each night)
Eterna stella sei
(Whoa)
Nella mia preghiera
(Let this be our prayer)
Quanta fede c'è
(When shadows fill our day)
Lead us to a place
(Guide us with your grace)
[Both:]
Give us faith so we'll be safe
Sogniamo un mondo senza più violenza
Un mondo di giustizia e di speranza
Ognuno dia la mano al suo vicino
Simbolo di pace, di fraternità
[Andrea Bocelli (Celine Dion):]
La forza che ci dà
(We ask that life be kind)
È il desiderio che
(And watch us from above)
Ognuno trovi amor
(We hope each soul will find)
Intorno e dentro sé
(Another soul to love)
[Both:]
Let this be our prayer
[Celine Dion:]
Let this be our prayer
[Andrea Bocelli:]
Just like every child
[Celine Dion:]
Just like every child
[Both:]
Need to find a place
Guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe
È la fede che
Hai acceso in noi
Sento che ci salvera
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@shahilchand
Dear God, please heal our Céline Dion ❤
@user-nv9yj4nb1n
Love her and pray for her, absolute voice of an angel!!!!
@Bazoft110
I love the Legendary Canadian Singer! Unfortunately She is battling her own health challenge with stiff-person syndrome. Please pray for Celine Dion’s good Health, Long life, And Speed Recovery Amen! God bless her!🙏❤
@evelyncarrillo1914
❤❤❤very. Good l. Love. It❤
@evelyncarrillo1914
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@user-fu3ku7jm5j
Bocelli è italiano no canadese
@billyremmert7679
Two of the greatest voices I ever heard I wish Celine a speedy recovery
@Mike-01234
Stiff-person syndrome there is no cure. Treatment has little success I watched a few videos on YT made by other people who have it. Most say they hate the name stiff-person syndrome I agree think doctors could come up with a better name.
@lindawilkinson6912
Dear God, please watch over us through these perilous times. Show mercy and grace on our souls. For this time we are in the fight for our souls. In Christ Jesus name I pray.
@martinswells1987
Hello Linda, how are you doing and where are you from?