I Say a Little Prayer
Jacqui Hicks Lyrics
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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, forever, you'll stay in my heart
Forever, forever, we never will part
Oh, how I'll love you
Together, together, that's how it must be
To live without you
Would only be heartbreak for me.
I run for the bus, dear,
While riding 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, forever, you'll stay in my heart
And I will love you
Forever, forever we never will part
Oh, how I'll love you
Together, together, that's how it must be
To live without you
Would only be heartbreak for me.
In Jacqui Hicks's "I Say a Little Prayer," the singer expresses her unwavering commitment to her lover. The song is a repeated plea to a higher power to protect and bless her love, as she goes about her daily routine. The opening lyrics convey her devotion as soon as she wakes up in the morning, "Before I put on my makeup, I say a little prayer for you." The singer sees this prayer as a vital and necessary component of her life. As she goes about her day, from commuting on the bus to taking a coffee break at work, she takes moments to offer brief invocations for her lover's safety and well-being.
The song captures the depth of love and the lengths to which someone will go to protect that love, but it could also be seen as melancholic as the singer's constant reference to losing her lover could be interpreted with a hint of foreboding. Despite this, the song remains an enduring classic about devotion, loyalty and the strength of love.
Line by Line Meaning
The moment I wake up
As soon as I awaken from my sleep,
Before I put on my makeup
Even before I begin to apply makeup,
I say a little prayer for you
I silently pray for your well-being and happiness,
While combing my hair, now,
As I brush my hair,
And wondering what dress to wear, now,
And as I contemplate what attire to choose for the day,
I say a little prayer for you
I offer up a little prayer for you,
Forever, forever, you'll stay in my heart
You will always hold a special place in my heart,
And I will love you
I will always love you,
Forever, forever, we never will part
We will never be separated,
Oh, how I'll love you
I will love you deeply,
Together, together, that's how it must be
Our love is meant to be shared and experienced together,
To live without you
Living separate from you,
Would only be heartbreak for me.
Would result in unbearable emotional pain for me.
I run for the bus, dear,
I hurry to catch the bus,
While riding I think of us, dear,
As I travel, my thoughts are consumed with us,
I say a little prayer for you.
I offer a prayer for your continued happiness and safety.
At work I just take time
While at work, I take brief moments,
And all through my coffee break-time,
Especially during my coffee break,
I say a little prayer for you.
I pray for you during these interludes, hoping you are well and happy.
Contributed by William S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.