The soft, seductive ballad was the third single from the band's second album Rio. It became Duran Duran's biggest hit to date (at the time) in the UK Singles Chart, reaching #2, held out of the top spot by Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger".
It was not originally issued as a single in the United States, although the video was very popular on MTV. However, a live version from the Arena album was released in January 1985 and reached #16 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The video was filmed by director Russell Mulcahy among the jungles, beaches, and temples of Sri Lanka in April, 1982. Scenes were filmed atop the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya, among the ruins of a Buddhist temple at Polonnaruwa and the island's southern coastline.
A live version of the song was released in 1984. The video was taken from Duran Duran's Oakland, California concerts that were filmed for the Arena (An Absurd Notion).
Save a Prayer
Duran Duran Lyrics
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And the lights are flashing on your window sill
All alone ain't much fun so you're looking for the thrill
And you know just what it takes and where to go
Don't save a prayer for me now
Save it til the morning after
No don't say a prayer for me now
Save it til the morning after
Feel the breeze deep on the inside look you down into the well
If you can you'll see the world in all his fire
Take a chance like all dreamers can't find another way
You don't have to dream it all, just live a day
Don't say a prayer for me now
Save it 'til the morning after
No don't say a prayer for me now
Save it 'til the morning after
Save it 'til the morning after
Save it 'til the morning after
Pretty looking road I try to hold the rising floods that fill my skin
Don't ask me why I'll keep my promise melt the ice
And you wanted to dance so I asked you to dance
But fear is in your soul
Some people call it a one night stand but we can call it paradise
Don't say a prayer for me now
Save it til the morning after
No don't say a prayer for me now
Save it 'til the morning after
Save it 'til the morning after
Save it 'til the morning after
Save it 'til the morning after
Save it 'til the morning after (doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo)
Save a prayer 'til the morning after
Save a prayer 'til the morning after
Save a prayer 'til the morning after
Save a prayer 'til the morning after
Save a prayer 'til the morning after
Save a prayer 'til the morning after
The lyrics to Duran Duran's song "Save A Prayer" speak on the search for thrill and excitement in life, with the main character standing on the corner of a main street looking for a good time. The lights from someone's window give off the illusion of a fun and exciting life. In the song, Duran Duran is advising their listeners to hold off on prayers and serious thinking until tomorrow, indicating that no one knows what could happen in the night while on the search for thrills. It becomes clear that the main character in the song is looking for a brief respite from their day-to-day life, seeking something with more excitement and intrigue.
The song's lyrics continue to discuss the idea of living for the moment and not thinking about the consequences. The lyrics mention taking chances and living life like a dreamer to find another way. The main character doesn't have to dream it all in the song; they just need to live for a day. The chorus then repeats, reminding the listener to hold off on any prayers or serious thoughts until the morning after.
Overall, Duran Duran's "Save A Prayer" touches on the idea of living for the moment, chasing thrills and excitement, and not taking life too seriously. The message is to avoid prayers and serious thoughts while chasing the thrills of life.
Line by Line Meaning
You saw me standing by the wall corner of a main street
You observed me standing on the street corner leaning against a wall.
And the lights are flashing on your window sill
The lights on your windowsill are flickering.
All alone ain't much fun so you're looking for the thrill
Being alone is not entertaining, and that's why you're seeking excitement.
And you know just what it takes and where to go
You are aware of how to obtain what you need and where to look.
Don't save a prayer for me now
I don't require your prayers at this moment.
Save it til the morning after
Hold onto your prayers until tomorrow morning.
Feel the breeze deep on the inside look you down into the well
Sense the wind blowing through your core and glance into your soul.
If you can you'll see the world in all his fire
If you are capable, you'll perceive the world in all its passion.
Take a chance like all dreamers can't find another way
Be daring like every dreamer who can't locate an alternative path.
You don't have to dream it all, just live a day
You don't have to fantasize about everything, just experience one day.
Pretty looking road I try to hold the rising floods that fill my skin
A beautiful path that I'm struggling to retain while feeling overwhelmed with emotions.
Don't ask me why I'll keep my promise melt the ice
Don't inquire why I'm committed to fulfilling my promise to dissolve the emotional blockage.
And you wanted to dance so I asked you to dance
You expressed your desire to dance, and I invited you to do so.
But fear is in your soul
Your soul is ridden with fear.
Some people call it a one night stand but we can call it paradise
Many describe it as casual sexual encounter, but we prefer to refer to it as a slice of heaven.
Save a prayer 'til the morning after
Postpone your prayers until the next day.
Save a prayer 'til the morning after
Put off your prayers until after tomorrow's sunrise.
Save a prayer 'til the morning after
Delay your prayers until the day after.
Save a prayer 'til the morning after
Hold onto your prayers until the dawn of the following day.
Save a prayer 'til the morning after
Retain your prayers until the morning after the current day.
Save a prayer 'til the morning after
Don't offer your prayers now but keep them until the day after.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDY TAYLOR, JOHN TAYLOR, NICK RHODES, ROGER TAYLOR, SIMON LE BON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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