I Say a Little Prayer
Glória - Dublin's Lesbian and Gay Choir Lyrics


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The moment I wake up
Before I put on my makeup
I say a little prayer for you
While combing my hair now
And wondering what dress to wear now
I say a little prayer for you

Forever and ever
You'll stay in my heart
And I will love you
Forever and ever
We never will part
Oh how I'll love you
Together, forever
That's how it will be
To live without you
Would only mean heartbreak for me

I run for the bus dear
While riding it I think of us dear
I say a little prayer for you
At work I just take time
And all through my coffee break time
I say a little prayer for you

Forever and ever
You'll stay in my heart
And I will love you
Forever and ever
We never will part
Oh how I'll love you
Together, forever
That's how it will be
To live without you
Would only mean heartbreak for me

My darling believe me
For me there is no one
But you
Please love me too
I'm in love with you
Answer my prayer

Forever and ever
You'll stay in my heart
And I will love you
Forever and ever
We never will part
Oh how I'll love you
Together, forever
That's how it will be




To live without you
Would only mean heartbreak for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Say a Little Prayer" by Glória - Dublin's Lesbian and Gay Choir reflect deep feelings of love and devotion towards a significant other. The opening verses describe the routine moments of the day, like waking up, putting on makeup, and getting ready for the day, where the singer takes a moment to say a prayer for their beloved, indicating that they carry thoughts and feelings of love throughout their daily activities.


The chorus emphasizes the eternal nature of love, expressing a commitment to keeping their love in their heart forever. The repetition of "Forever and ever, you'll stay in my heart" reinforces the idea of everlasting love and loyalty. The lyrics convey a sense of deep emotional connection and the belief that their love will withstand the tests of time.


The following verses delve into more specific instances where the singer continues to think about and pray for their beloved. From running for the bus to taking a pause during a coffee break at work, the singer's thoughts are consumed by thoughts of their loved one. This reflects the all-encompassing nature of their love and the importance of the other person in their life.


The closing verse pleads for reciprocation of love, with the singer expressing that there is no one else for them but their beloved. The chorus is repeated with even more intensity, underscoring the idea that living without their love would only bring heartbreak. The lyrics capture the depth of love, devotion, and the strong desire for a mutual and enduring connection with their beloved.


Line by Line Meaning

The moment I wake up
Each day when I first open my eyes


Before I put on my makeup
Before I start my daily routine of getting ready


I say a little prayer for you
I send my thoughts and wishes your way


While combing my hair now
As I groom myself


And wondering what dress to wear now
Thinking about what to wear for the day


Forever and ever
For all time


You'll stay in my heart
You will always be in my thoughts and feelings


And I will love you
And my affection for you will endure


We never will part
We will never be separated


Oh how I'll love you
Oh, the depth of my love for you


Together, forever
We will always be together


That's how it will be
That is the way things will remain


To live without you
Existing without you


Would only mean heartbreak for me
Would only lead to pain and sorrow for me


I run for the bus dear
When I rush to catch my transportation


While riding it I think of us dear
As I travel, my mind is on us


At work I just take time
During my workday, I pause


And all through my coffee break time
And even when I take a break for coffee


My darling believe me
My beloved, trust my words


For me there is no one but you
In my heart, there is only you


Please love me too
Kindly reciprocate my love


I'm in love with you
I have strong affection for you


Answer my prayer
Grant my request




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Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David

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