I Say a Little Prayer
Nina Simone & Aretha Franklin Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Before I put on my makeup (makeup)
I say a little prayer for you
And while combing my hair, now
And wondering what dress to wear, now (wear, now)
I say a little prayer for you
Forever (forever), forever ('ever)
Forever (forever), and ever (ever)
We never will part, oh, how I love you
Together (together), together (together)
That's how it must be
To live without you would only mean heartbreak for me
Mmh
I run for the bus, dear
While riding I think of us, dear (us, dear)
I say a little prayer for you
And at work I just take time
And all through my coffee break time (break time)
I say a little prayer for you
Forever (forever), forever ('ever)
You'll stay in my heart and I will love you
Forever (forever) and ever (ever)
We never will part, oh, how I love you
Together (together), together (together)
That's how it must be
To live without you would only mean heartbreak for me
Nobody but me
Forever ('ever), and ever (ever)
You'll stay in my heart and I will love you
Forever (forever), and ever (ever)
We never will part, oh, how I love you
Together (together), together (together)
That's how it must be
To live without you would only mean heartbreak for me
Mmh-mhm
My darling, believe me (believe me)
For me there is no one but you
Please love me true
I'm in love with you
(Answer my prayer) answer my prayer, babe
(Answer my prayer) say you love me true
(Answer my prayer) answer my prayer, baby
(Answer my prayer) yeah
Forever (forever), and ever (ever)
you'll stay (ever) in my heart and I will love you
Forever (forever), and ever (ever)
we never will part, oh, how I love you
Together (together), together (together)
That's how it must be
To live without you would only mean heartbreak for me
Oh, nobody but me
My darling, believe me (believe me)
For me there is no one but you
Please love me true
This is my prayer (answer my prayer, baby)
Answer my prayer now, babe (answer my prayer, baby)
This is my prayer (answer my prayer, baby)
Answer it right now, babe (answer my prayer, baby)
Say you love me true (answer my prayer, baby)
This is my prayer, baby (answer my prayer, baby)
I'm in love with you (answer my prayer)
The lyrics to Nina Simone and Aretha Franklin's song, "I Say a Little Prayer" are about the deep, unwavering love the singer feels for the person they are singing to. The song expresses the singer's love in various moments of their day, from waking up to commuting to work. It's clear that the singer's thoughts are consumed by this love, and they even say a prayer for the person they love throughout the day. The lyrics express the fear of losing this love and how it would cause heartbreak if they were ever to live without the person they love. The song's chorus repeats the word "forever" to emphasize how steadfast the singer's love is and how they will never part from this person. The song ends with a plea for the person they love to answer their prayer and love them back just as much.
Overall, "I Say a Little Prayer" is a love song that conveys a deep sense of commitment and devotion. It illustrates how love colors the everyday moments of our lives and how it can become a pervasive force that weaves in and out of our daily routine. The song highlights the power of love to create joy and happiness but also the fear and sadness that accompany the possibility of losing that love.
Line by Line Meaning
The moment I wake up
As soon as I wake up
Before I put on my makeup (makeup)
Before I start my morning routine
I say a little prayer for you
I send good thoughts and vibes your way
And while combing my hair, now
While grooming myself
And wondering what dress to wear, now (wear, now)
And deciding what to wear for the day
Forever (forever), forever ('ever)
Eternal love that will never end
You'll stay in my heart and I will love you
You hold a special place in my heart and I will always care for you
We never will part, oh, how I love you
We will always be together because I love you so much
Together (together), together (together)
We will always be together
That's how it must be
It's important for us to stick together
To live without you would only mean heartbreak for me
Not being with you would be unbearable for me
I run for the bus, dear
I rush to catch the bus
While riding I think of us, dear (us, dear)
While on the bus, I think of our relationship
And at work I just take time
When I'm at work, I take a moment
And all through my coffee break time (break time)
During my coffee break
Mmh
Hmm
Nobody but me
No one else feels the same as I do
My darling, believe me (believe me)
My love, trust me
For me there is no one but you
You are the only one for me
Please love me true
Please love me honestly
(Answer my prayer) answer my prayer, babe
Grant my wish, my love
(Answer my prayer) say you love me true
Tell me you love me honestly
(Answer my prayer) answer my prayer, baby
Grant my wish, my love
(Answer my prayer) yeah
Yes, please
This is my prayer (answer my prayer, baby)
This is what I hope for (grant my wish, my love)
Answer my prayer now, babe (answer my prayer, baby)
Grant my wish now, my love
Say you love me true (answer my prayer, baby)
Tell me you love me honestly (grant my wish, my love)
I'm in love with you (answer my prayer)
I am deeply in love with you (grant my wish)
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Chaplin_Verve
LYRICS:
The moment I wake up
Before I put on my makeup (makeup)
I say a little prayer for you
While combing my hair now
I'm wondering what to wear now (wear now)
I say a little prayer for you (for you, ooh)
Oh, baby
ever
(You'll stay in my heart and I will love you)
(Forever) forever (and ever) ever
(We never will part, oh, how I love you)
(Together) togethеr (together) togethеr
(That's how it must be to live without you)
(Would only mean heartbreak for me)
Ooh, ooh, ooh
I run for the bus, dear
While riding, I think of us, dear (us, dear), hey
I say a little prayer for you, oh, oh-oh, oh-oh (oh, shawty)
At work, I just take time
And all through my coffee breaktime (breaktime)
I say a little prayer for you
forever
(You'll stay in my heart and I will love you)
(Forever) forever (and ever) ever
(We never will part, oh, how I love you)
(Together) together (together) together
(That's how it must be to live without you)
(Would only mean heartbreak for me)
Only mean heartbreak for me
Ooh-ooh
@benjamincascioni413
Someone listenin' this greatness in 2024?
@rafaelamuller7948
Yooooo!!!
@ryanlewis9499
Not the first but here I am ❤😊
@norfolkgarden
Yes Sir!
@matheusteixeira2907
yep!
@sunny2023xx
Yeeeehh
@jackringo9878
When my wife listened to this song she smiled and sang along. It was the last time I saw her really happy. A couple of days ago she suddenly died. We were together for 36 years. This song will always remind me of her last smile.
@charleygarza4473
She’s still around you! Live the life she wants you to live, to the fullest! For her.💕
@phyllisquinnie7167
Sincere condolences for you 🙏🏽🌟💫she is with you in spirit now ❤️
@billyjenemusiclover667
My heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family! God bless all of you and may God give you all strength. Thirty-six years is full of beautiful memories and I hope you relive all of them over and over again.