Somebody Prayed For Me
Dorothy Norwood (born November 27, 1935 in Atlanta, Georgia) began singing … Read Full Bio ↴Dorothy Norwood (born November 27, 1935 in Atlanta, Georgia) began singing and touring with her family at the age of eight. In 1956, she moved to Chicago, Illinois, and was soon singing with gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. Shortly after, during the early 1960s, Norwood became a member of the gospel group Albertina Walker and The Caravans, which would include such gospel music legends as the Queen of Gospel Albertina Walker who is also Dorothy's role model and confidant. Other members of the Caravans include Shirley Caesar, Inez Andrews, Delores Washington and the late Rev. James Cleveland.

Somebody Prayed For Me
Dorothy Norwood Lyrics


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Somebody prayed for me, had me on their mind,
They took the time and prayed for me.
I'm so glad they prayed
I'm so glad they prayed for me.
My mother prayed for me, had me on her mind,
She took the time and prayed for me.
I'm so glad she prayed
I'm so glad she prayed for me.
The preacher prayed for me had me on his mind,
He took the time and prayed for me.





I'm so glad he prayed
I'm so glad he prayed for me.

Overall Meaning

In Dorothy Norwood's song "Somebody Prayed for Me," the lyrics speak to the power of prayer and how the act of one person praying for another can have a profound impact. The repetition of the line "somebody prayed for me, had me on their mind, they took the time and prayed for me" emphasizes the importance of not only praying for oneself but also for others. The lyrics specifically acknowledge the prayers of the singer's mother and preacher, reminding us of the influential role that parents and religious leaders can play in our lives.


The use of the past tense in the lyrics also suggests that the singer has already received the benefits of these prayers. The phrase "I'm so glad" is repeated after each verse, underscoring the gratitude that the singer feels for those who prayed for her. This gratitude is not only directed towards the individuals who prayed for her, but also to a higher power who may have answered those prayers.


The song can be interpreted as an invitation for others to pray for those in need, and a recognition of the profound impact that prayer can have. It also serves as a reminder that even in difficult times, someone may be praying for us, and that we are not alone.


Line by Line Meaning

Somebody thought of me and prayed for me
This line is talking about how someone took the time to think about the singer and pray for them.


They took the time and prayed for me
This line is emphasizing that the person who prayed for the singer really made an effort to do so, showing how much they cared.


I'm so glad they prayed
This line is expressing the singer's gratitude for the person who prayed for them. They appreciate the effort that was put in to pray for them.


I'm so glad they prayed for me
This line is reiterating the artist's gratitude and joy that someone took the time to pray for them.


My mother thought of me and prayed for me
This line is specifically referring to the artist's mother, who also took the time to pray for them.


She took the time and prayed for me
This line is emphasizing the effort the singer's mother made in praying for them. It shows that she cares deeply about them.


I'm so glad she prayed
This line expresses the singer's gratitude and appreciation for their mother's prayer.


I'm so glad she prayed for me
This line is reiterating the artist's joy and gratitude for their mother's prayer.


The preacher thought of me and prayed for me
This line is referring to someone else who took the time to pray for the artist - in this case, a preacher.


He took the time and prayed for me
This line is emphasizing that the preacher also made an effort to pray for the artist, showing how much he cares about them.


I'm so glad he prayed
This line expresses the singer's gratitude for the preacher's prayer.


I'm so glad he prayed for me
This line is reiterating the artist's appreciation and joy for the preacher's prayer.




Writer(s): Dorothy Norwood, Alvin Darling

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@mscox1059

So glad my MAMA was a Praying Woman and taught me to Pray.

@chrissyt8084

If you disliked this you need to get on your knees and pray for your soul!! My mama prayed for me, thank God and mama shirley!!

@maryprior9386

I AM SO GLAD SOMEBODY MY MOTHER AND FATHER PRAYED FOR ME . LOSING A PARENT AND AND A ABUSIVE MARRIAGE COULD OF BEEN THE END OF MY STORY AND DESPITE CURRENT CHALLENGES THIS I KNOW FOR SUREM MY GOD IS ABLE. OMG!!LOVE YOU MISS DOROTHY AND ALL OTHER POWERFUL MESSAGERS WORKING FOR GOD ALL OVER THE WORLD FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS!!!

@getreadynow647

I thank God for those who saw how lost I was in my younger years that they prayed for me. I'm so glad they prayed for me

@KKBlessed85

My Grandmother prayed for me. Had me on her mind. Took the time to prayed for me. Thankyou Grandma I'm so glad you prayed for me. Who's glad someone prayed in June 2019?

@alexassmalls7628

Yes my mother Margie Haynes thanks Mommy love you mommy.

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Somebody Prayed For Me

@vthomas3646

My Mother prayed for me...she had me on her mind & she took the time to pray for me!!! I'm so glad she prayed for me!!!

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