After a return to college to focus on her studies, Hesketh along with two of her fellow students formed the electronic/indie pop band Dead Disco in 2005. The band had limited releases of their four singles but due to increasingly different ideas about the band's musical direction, Hesketh left to pursue a solo career. Hesketh has cited as influences The Human League, Gary Numan, Kraftwerk, Pink Floyd, Kylie Minogue, Britney Spears, and Jean-Michel Jarre.
Hesketh began writing her own songs and posting covers on the social networking sites such as YouTube and MySpace. After appearing on several shows including Later... with Jools Holland and Last Call with Carson Daly, Hesketh entered production on her debut album. With increasing media attention regarding her then-yet-to-be-released debut album, Hesketh topped the BBC Sound of 2009 poll and received a BRIT Critics Choice nomination. She has been linked to a wave of breakthrough female artists in their twenties playing 1980s-influenced music, including Lady Gaga, Ladyhawke, Florence and the Machine, and Elly Jackson of La Roux.
Her debut album, Hands, was released on 8 June 2009 on 679 Recordings and Atlantic Records to generally positive reviews. The album peaked at number five on the UK Albums Chart and at number twenty on the Irish Albums Chart. Hands included a collaboration with Phil Oakey from The Human League on the song "Symmetry". The first single off the album "New in Town" became a top twenty hit, while the next single "Remedy", produced by RedOne, reached the top ten. She has also released the EP Illuminations in the United States.
Little Boots' second album, Nocturnes, was released on 5 May 2013 on her own label On Repeat.
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Every Night I Say a Prayer
Little Boots Lyrics
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Let it lead you, listen for the cry
I will find you, every time I turn you're there
(You're there)
I have seen into the future
I want you to take me there
I have seen into the future
Every night I say a prayer
Hoping for forgiveness
We all make mistakes
I wanna walk beside you
I've gotta keep the faith
Now that I found you
Never gonna let you go
I have seen into the future
I want you to take me there
I have seen into the future
Every night I say a prayer
Every night I say a prayer
Oh, oh
Every night I say a prayer
Every night I say a prayer
Oh, oh
Every night I say a prayer
Every night I say a prayer
I know where we're going
I know where we're going
I have seen into the future
I want you to take me there
I have seen into the future
Every night I say a prayer
Every night I say a prayer
Oh, oh oh
Every night I say a prayer
Every night I say a prayer
Oh, oh oh
Every night I say a prayer
Every night I say a prayer
Oh, oh oh
I have seen into the future
I know where we're going
I know where we're going
Oh, oh oh
I want you to take me there
I know where we're going
Oh, oh oh
I have seen into the future
Every night I say a prayer
Every night I say a prayer
Oh, oh oh
I want you to take me there
Every night I say a prayer
Every night I say a prayer
Oh, oh oh
I have seen into the future
I know where we're going
I know where we're going
The lyrics of "Every Night I Say a Prayer" by Little Boots speaks about love, forgiveness, and hope. The opening line, "Love is darkness blinded by the light," suggests that love can be complicated and overwhelming, but it is still worth pursuing. The lyrics encourage the listener to listen to their heart and follow their intuition, even when things seem uncertain or difficult. The line "Let it lead you, listen for the cry" further emphasizes this sentiment.
The singer also mentions that she has seen into the future and asks her love interest to take her there. She sees a brighter future and is hopeful that they will make it together. The repetitive line "Every night I say a prayer" could symbolize how much the singer wants this relationship to work and how she is constantly hoping and praying for a good outcome.
The song also touches on the theme of forgiveness. The line "Hoping for forgiveness, we all make mistakes" acknowledges that nobody is perfect, and sometimes people hurt each other, intentionally or unintentionally. The singer wants to walk beside her partner and keep the faith, suggesting that she is willing to work on the relationship and move forward.
Overall, the lyrics of "Every Night I Say a Prayer" encourage listeners to be hopeful, follow their hearts, and never give up on love, even when things seem challenging.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is darkness blinded by the light
Love can be confusing like darkness blended by the light. It's not easy to understand, but we must follow it and be attentive to its call.
Let it lead you, listen for the cry
We should let our love guide us and stay alert to its voice.
I will find you, every time I turn you're there
The singer can't forget about their beloved. Even when they're not around, the singer still feels their presence.
I have seen into the future
The artist has a sense of what's coming. They have foresight.
I want you to take me there
The artist is asking their lover to bring them into the future they foresee.
Every night I say a prayer
The singer prays every night for their desires to become a reality.
Hoping for forgiveness
The singer did something wrong and is waiting for forgiveness.
We all make mistakes
The artist recognizes that we're all human and sometimes make mistakes.
I wanna walk beside you
The artist wants to be with their lover and share the journey together.
I've gotta keep the faith
The artist needs to have faith in their love and future.
Now that I found you
The singer is happy they found their love.
Never gonna let you go
The artist is committed to their lover and won't let them go.
Oh, oh
A nonverbal expression of emotion or excitement.
I know where we're going
The singer is confident about their future with their lover.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andy Butler, Victoria Christina Hesketh
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
OmDaFunk
Loooove the 80's chicago house influences in this track!!! I can't believe already it's been eight years from this release!! what a memories!! still loving botitas a lot <3
Michael Jaimie
I wish this was on Spotify! 🌙
Joe Nathan
Little Boots is definitely one the best artists out there. Nocturnes is a masterpiece.
Geoff S
This version is way better than the album version. There are tiny differences.
SonicRush97
+Blake Rodgers agreed if you can listen carefully there are differences in the beat and rhthym
Sarah L
Takes me back to early 2010s. This sound! Heard it at the clothing stores frequently. How time flies..
Pedro Méndez
I don't get tired of this video, I still like it a lot.
speedlearner
A decent disco song. In some ways it reminds me of Deborah Harry. I hope they keep up the good work. This should be on Billboard Top 100.
Ashley Blake
Her first album was amazing, I hoped for more.
Leslie Morales
A good song from a good singer, i love it! congrats little boots!! i love your music!