I Say A Little Prayer
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas 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, forever, 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, 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, and ever we never will part
Oh, how I'll love you
Together, together, that's how it must be
To live without you
Would only mean heartbreak for me

I say a little prayer for you
I say a little prayer for you

Forever, forever, 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, together, that's how it must 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
Say you love me, too
Why don't you answer my prayer?

You know, every day I say a little prayer
I said, I say, I say a little prayer

Overall Meaning

The song "I Say A Little Prayer" by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas is a classic love song that expresses the singer's deep love for someone who is always on their mind. The song begins with the singer waking up in the morning and saying a prayer for their loved one before they even put on their makeup. The lyrics suggest that the singer's love for this person is so strong that they can't get them out of their mind, even while they're busy with other tasks like getting dressed or going to work. The refrain of "Forever, forever, you'll stay in my heart" reinforces the idea that this love is eternal and will never fade away.

Throughout the song, the singer continues to express their love and devotion, even asking their loved one to "answer my prayer" and love them in return. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and longing, as if the singer can't go on without this person in their life. The song ends with the memorable line "You know, every day I say a little prayer", which emphasizes the singer's commitment to their loved one and their daily rituals of devotion.

Overall, "I Say A Little Prayer" is a powerful testament to the enduring power of love, and how it can sustain us through even the toughest of times.

Line by Line Meaning

The moment I wake up
As soon as I wake up in the morning

Before I put on my makeup
Before I start getting ready for the day

I say a little prayer for you
I take a moment to wish good things for you and our relationship

While combing my hair, now
During the process of grooming myself for the day

And wondering what dress to wear, now
Thinking about what clothes to put on for the day

Forever, forever, you'll stay in my heart
My love for you will last forever

And I will love you
I will continue to have strong feelings of affection towards you

Forever, and ever we never will part
We will always be together

Oh, how I'll love you
My love for you is deep and sincere

Together, together, that's how it must be
We need to be together in order to be happy