Prayer
Marta Ritova Lyrics

The song “Prayer” by Marta Ritova explores the theme of searching for inner peace and meaning while struggling with the overwhelming emotions and confusion in life. The opening lines, “Butterflies, where do they find their peace? Tell me where, where did I lose my soul?” set the contemplative and existential tone of the song. The comparison between the tranquility of a butterfly and the loss of one’s soul adds to the sense of longing and despair.

The singer describes her sudden realization of being lost in the sea of her emotions, “Suddenly, I woke up in the sea, tell me why so many tears?” This can be interpreted as a metaphor for being overwhelmed by one’s feelings or circumstances. Asking “Why so many tears?” the singer is questioning the value and purpose of her emotional turmoil. She then proceeds to plead for release from this emotional burden, “Hear my voice, please, release me.”

The song then shifts to the observation of a man who seems to be wandering aimlessly, evoking the sense of loneliness and isolation that is present in many people’s lives. The singer questions the nature of existence and one’s place in the world, “Oh, what am I? I'm just one of the dust, tell me why we are so blind?” The song leaves the listeners with a feeling of uncertainty and a desire for clarity and meaning in life.