In 1997, their album Think Like a Girl entered Billboard's Top Reggae Albums chart at No.1. They also reached's Hot 100's top 40 with their cover version of the song "I Say a Little Prayer", which was featured in the soundtrack to the film My Best Friend's Wedding. They were also featured on the 1997 soundtrack to the documentary When We Were Kings, where they performed a duet of the same title with Brian McKnight. In 1998 they joined Celine Dion and Brownstone on stage to perform their hit "Treat Her Like A Lady" at the Essence Awards, in which they received a standing ovation. That year they also appeared on Soul Train, The RuPaul Show, and VIBE to promote Think Like a Girl.
By the new millennium, King was in negotiations with Madonna's Maverick label. In 2002 King released their third album Respect, it became a hit overseas, but was never released in the US, despite its first single "Summer Breezin'" receiving BET and VH1 video and radio airplay.
In 2007, they co-wrote and recorded the song "The Light Within" with the German reggae artist Gentleman, for his album Another Intensity. They also had the girl duo Brick & Lace join them on one of their concerts as backup singers. Later that year, they formed their own record label, ThinkLikeAgirl. They also tour Asia annually.
In 2010, King's record label ThinkLikeAgirL Music Inc. went through a licensing deal with Warner Music Japan with the release of their fourth album, Warrior Gurl. This was released in Japan on 22 September 2010. An upgraded version was released digitally in the United States on iTunes and all major online music stores (under the title Agirlnameking) on their birthday, November 8, 2012.
On June 28, 2012, Diana King declared "Yes I am a Lesbian" to their fans from their official Facebook page.
They were honored for their bravery on 16 December 2012 and were presented with the prestigious "Vanguard Award" at the Out Music Awards in Las Vegas, NV. King is the first Jamaican artist to ever publicly come out. Jamaica is at the top of the list of the countries who are extremely violent and intolerant toward the LGBT community. Their recent material can be heard on their official website http://www.dianakingdom.com.
I Say A Little Prayer
Diana King Lyrics
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Say a little prayer for you
Me a go say a little prayer for you (prayer for you)
From the moment me wake up
Before me put on me make up
Me say a little prayer for you
Me a wonder which dress we wear now, ooh
Me say a little prayer for you
(Forever and ever)
You stay in my heart and I'll love you
(Forever and ever)
We never will part how I'll love you
(Together together)
That's how it should be
Without you would only be heartbreak for me
Me run for the bus, love
Me a ride and me a think 'bout us, love
Me say a little prayer for you
(Say a little prayer for you)
At work I just take time
And all through my coffee break time
Me say a little prayer for you
Oh, forever and ever
You stay in my heart and I'll love you
(Forever and ever)
We never will part how I'll love you
(Together together)
That's how it should be
Without you would only be heartbreak for me
Say a little prayer for you
Me a go say a little prayer for you (prayer for you)
My darling believe me
For me there is no one but you
Say you'll love me too, whoa
(Forever and ever)
You'll stay in my heart and I'll love you
(Forever and ever)
We never will part and I'll love you
(Together together)
That's how it should be
Without you
(Forever and ever)
You'll stay in my heart and I'll love you
(Forever and ever)
We never will part and I'll love you
(Together together)
That's how it should be without you
Would only be heartbreak for me
Yeah, nobody
Heartbreak
(Forever and ever)
You'll stay in my heart and I'll love you
(Forever and ever)
We never will part and I'll love you
(Together together)
That's how it should be
But I'll love you
(Forever and ever)
We'll stay in my heart forever and ever
(Forever and ever)
(Together together)
(That's how it should be without you)
(Would only be heartbreak for me)
Only be heartbreak for me
(Forever and ever)
(You'll stay in my heart and I'll love you)
(Forever and ever)
(We never will part and) I'll love you
(Together together)
That's how it should be
And I'll love you
(Forever and ever)
"I Say a Little Prayer" by Diana King is a song about love and devotion. The chorus line "Say a little prayer for you" is an expression of the singer's love for her significant other, and how she prays for their relationship every day. The song talks about the little things the singer does for her partner, such as praying for them, and combing her hair while wondering which dress to wear.
The song's verses also depict the singer’s life without her partner, from running to catch the bus to taking breaks at work, where she still takes the time to say a little prayer for her loved one. The song’s lyrics express the singer’s deep love and devotion towards her partner, and the absence of her partner would only bring heartbreak for her.
Overall, the song conveys the idea that love is not just about grand gestures or declarations, but also about the little things we do every day for our partners. We should appreciate and cherish them and never take them for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
Say a little prayer for you
I'm going to pray for you
Me a go say a little prayer for you (prayer for you)
I'm definitely going to pray for you
From the moment me wake up
From the moment I wake up
Before me put on me make up
Before I put on my makeup
Me say a little prayer for you
I pray for you
Me combing me hair now
Now I'm combing my hair
Me a wonder which dress we wear now, ooh
I'm wondering which dress to wear now
You stay in my heart and I'll love you (Forever and ever)
You will always hold a special place in my heart, and I will always love you
We never will part how I'll love you (Forever and ever)
We will never be separated, and I will always love you
That's how it should be
That's how love is supposed to be
Without you would only be heartbreak for me
Without you, my life would be full of heartbreak
Me run for the bus, love
I'm running to catch the bus, my love
Me a ride and me a think 'bout us, love
While I'm riding, I'm thinking about us, my love
At work I just take time
At work, I take some time
And all through my coffee break time
During my coffee break
Oh, forever and ever
Oh, always and forever
Say you'll love me too, whoa
Tell me that you'll love me too
My darling believe me
My dear, believe me
For me there is no one but you
There is no one else for me but you
(That's how it should be without you)
(Without you, things would not be right)
Only be heartbreak for me
My heart would be broken
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David
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