Diana King (born November 8, 1970 in Spanish Town, Jamaica) is an R&B/Regga… Read Full Bio ↴Diana King (born November 8, 1970 in Spanish Town, Jamaica) is an R&B/Reggae/Fusion/Dance/Pop singer-songwriter. After making an appearance on the Notorious B.I.G.'s 1994 album Ready to Die, they scored a record contract with Sony Music. King's first single "Shy Guy," from the album Tougher Than Love, was hit, reaching #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and being certified gold by the RIAA in the U.S.; the single also hit No.2 in the UK, as well as reaching No.1 on the Euro Hot 100 chart going on to sell nearly 3 million singles worldwide. The song was featured on the soundtrack of the film Bad Boys.

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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Yeah

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 combing me hair now
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)

Overall Meaning

"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