Prayer
Hayley Westenra/Josh Farro Lyrics

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Let your arms enfold us
Through the dark of night
Will your angels hold us
Till we see the light

Hush, lay down your troubled mind
The day has vanished and left us behind
And the wind, whispering soft lullabies

Will soothe, so close your weary eyes

Let your arms enfold us
Through the dark of night
Will your angels hold us
Till we see the light

Sleep, angels will watch over you
And soon beautiful dreams will come true
Can you feel spirits embracing your soul
So dream while secrets of darkness unfold

Let your arms enfold us
Through the dark of night
Will your angels hold us
Till we see the light

Let your arms enfold us
Through the dark of night

Will your angels hold us
Till we see the light

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hayley Westenra's song "Prayer" depict a scene of someone seeking comfort and reassurance through the dark of night. The repeated plea to "let your arms enfold us" refers to a desire for protection and safety, while the mention of angels suggests a spiritual aspect to this protection. The notion of being held until we "see the light" could refer to a hope for better times to come or even to an ultimate release from earthly troubles altogether.

The second verse continues with the image of the troubled mind, but suggests letting go and allowing oneself to be soothed to sleep by the wind's "soft lullabies." The reference to "beautiful dreams" coming true evokes images of hope and happiness, while the idea of "secrets of darkness" unfolding could suggest a need to face and confront one's fears.

Line by Line Meaning

Let your arms enfold us
May your love and protection embrace us

Through the dark of night
In times of darkness and uncertainty

Will your angels hold us
May unseen forces watch over us

Till we see the light
Until clarity and hope is found

Hush, lay down your troubled mind
Be still and release your worries

The day has vanished and left us behind
The past is gone, let it go

And the wind, whispering soft lullabies
The calming breeze sings us to sleep

Will soothe, so close your weary eyes
May peace wash away weariness

Sleep, angels will watch over you
Rest assured, divine protectors are near

And soon beautiful dreams will come true
Dream big, the future holds promise

Can you feel spirits embracing your soul
Do you sense the presence of higher powers?