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.
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Diana King Lyrics
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Say a little prayer for you
From the moment mi wake up
Before mi put on mi make up
Mi say a little prayer for you
While combing mi hair now
Mi say a little prayer for you
Forever and ever
You'll 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
Mi run for the bus love
Mi ride and mi think about us love
Mi say a little prayer for you
At work mi just take time
And all through mi coffee break time
Mi say a little prayer for 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
Say a little prayer for you, mi a go say
A little prayer for you
My darling believe me, for me
There is no one but you,
Say you'll love me too.
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...
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
The song, "Say A Little Prayer" was originally written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, and was first released in 1967. The version by Diana King is a cover of the song that was released in 1997. The song talks about a woman who wakes up every morning and says a little prayer for her loved one, expressing her undying love and devotion for him. She thinks about him all day long, even during her daily activities like riding the bus or taking a coffee break at work. She believes that they will be together forever and never part, and that without him, her life would be nothing but heartbreak.
The lyrics of the song are very powerful and convey a strong emotion of love and devotion. The repetition of the phrase, "Say a little prayer for you" throughout the song emphasizes the woman's dedication to her loved one. The line, "Forever and ever, you'll stay in my heart and I'll love you" shows her unwavering love for him, while also hinting at the idea that they will be together forever, even beyond death.
Overall, the song is a beautiful love ballad that speaks to the depth of commitment and affection that one can have for another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Say a little prayer for you,
Asking the universe to bless and protect someone.
Say a little prayer for you
Repeating the above line to emphasize its importance
From the moment mi wake up
From the very start of my day
Before mi put on mi make up
Before getting ready for the day
Mi say a little prayer for you
Reminding the listener of the importance of the initial request
While combing mi hair now
During the process of getting ready
Mi a wonder what dress me wear now
Contemplating what to wear
Mi say a little prayer for you
Again, reminding the listener of the importance of the initial request
Forever and ever
For an infinite amount of time
You'll stay in my heart and I'll love you
The person addressed will always hold a special place in the artist's heart
We never will part how I'll love you
The singer will always love the person addressed and they will never be separated
Together together
Always being united
That's how it should be
Expressing the ideal situation for the singer
Without you would only be heartbreak for me
Life without the person addressed would be unbearable for the singer
Mi run for the bus love
Being in a rush to get to work
Mi ride and mi think about us love
Thinking about the person addressed during the commute
Mi say a little prayer for you
Repeated again to reinforce the initial request
At work mi just take time
Taking a moment for oneself during a busy day
And all through mi coffee break time
Taking time during a coffee break to reflect on the relationship
Mi say a little prayer for you
Repeating the request again
My darling believe me, for me
Addressing the person in an affectionate and endearing way
There is no one but you
Assuring the person addressed that they are the only one for the artist
Say you'll love me too.
Asking the person to reciprocate the love
That's how it should be...
Re-stating the ideal situation
Without you would only be heartbreak for me
Closing the song with the same sentiment expressed earlier
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