Pray
Take That Lyrics


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When the time grew near, for me to show my love
The longer I stayed away for, hidin' from a word
I need to hear now, don't think I'll hear it again (Don't think I'll hear it again)

But the nights were always warm with you
Holding you right by my side (Right by my side)
But the mornin' always comes too soon
Before I even close my eyes (Close my eyes)

All I do each night is pray (Woah)
Hopin' that, I'll be a part of you again someday (Oh yeah)
All I do each night is think (Oh yeah), of all the times
I've closed the door to keep my love within (Closed the door)

If you can't forgive the past, I'll understand that
Can't understand why I did this to you
And all of the days and the nights, oh I'll regret it
I never showed you my love (I never showed you my love)

But the nights were always warm with you (My love)
Holding you right by my side (Right by my side)
But the mornin' always comes too soon
Before I even close my eyes (Close my eyes)

All I do each night is pray (All I do each night is pray)
Hopin' that, I'll be a part of you again someday (Down on my knees)
All I do each night is think (Yeah), of all the times
I've closed the door to keep my love within

Surely we must be in sight (Woah)
Of the dream we long to live (We long to live)
If you stop and close your eyes, you'll picture me inside
I'm so cold and all alone

Straight on back to me

All I do each night is pray
Hopin' that I'll be a part of you again someday
All I do each night is think, of all the times
I've closed the door to keep my love within

All I do each night is pray (Come on, time is running out)
Hopin' that I'll be a part of you again someday (You and me)
All I do each night is think, of all the times (On my knees, you and me)
I've closed the door to keep my love within (On my knees)




All I do each night is pray (You and me, forever more)
Hopin' that I'll be a part of you again someday (That's what I told you)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Take That's "Pray" speak of regret and longing for a lost love. The singer reflects on the past and acknowledges that they did not show their love as they should have, and now they are separated from their loved one. The chorus contains the lines "All I do each night is pray, Hopin' that I'll be a part of you again someday," which convey the singer's emotions and desire to reunite with their former partner. The verses build up to this chorus, describing how the singer was hesitant to show their love and feared hearing certain words that they now realize they will never hear again. The singer describes how their nights were warm with their loved one by their side, but mornings always came too soon, furthering the feeling of nostalgia and longing.


Overall, the song is a heartbreaking ballad about missed opportunities and a love that was not fully realized. The lyrics are poignant and emotional, conveying the pain of separation and the desire to reunite with a lost love. The chorus is particularly effective in conveying the singer's emotions, and the verses act as a build-up, providing context and background to the story.


Line by Line Meaning

When the time grew near, for me to show my love
As the moment approached to express my feelings, I withdrew further and further, evading the inevitable.


The longer I stayed away for, hidin' from a word
I've been away so long, avoiding a conversation that has been weighing heavy on me.


I need to hear now, don't think I'll hear it again (Don't think I'll hear it again)
I crave the chance to know your thoughts, yet fear it isn't in the cards for me.


But the nights were always warm with you
Being next to you brought comfort and happiness, as your presence radiated warmth.


Holding you right by my side (Right by my side)
I felt complete when I held you against me and felt the rhythms of your heart match mine.


But the mornin' always comes too soon
Sadly, our time together had to end, and reality only temporarily fades in the presence of morning's arrival.


Before I even close my eyes (Close my eyes)
Just when I get lost within our intimate moments, the night comes to an end.


All I do each night is pray (Woah)
My last thought each day is to plead to the heavens to find a way to be with you again.


Hopin' that, I'll be a part of you again someday (Oh yeah)
I long for the day where we will be together again, and I'll be part of your life once more.


All I do each night is think (Oh yeah), of all the times
Recalling the experiences we shared fills my thoughts every evening.


I've closed the door to keep my love within (Closed the door)
I've made the mistake of keeping my feelings locked away, but it was for the selfish reason of preserving the possibility of us still being together.


If you can't forgive the past, I'll understand that
I know it might not be in your heart to accept the past and find forgiveness, and I'll accept it if that is the case.


Can't understand why I did this to you
I don't comprehend why I allowed circumstances to separate us, leaving me with a deep regret.


And all of the days and the nights, oh I'll regret it
The remorse I feel at the wasted days and endless nights without you eats away at me.


I never showed you my love (I never showed you my love)
It pains me to think that I failed to express my love to you to the degree that was needed.


Surely we must be in sight (Woah)
I hope that you share my conviction that we can still be together again one day.


Of the dream we long to live (We long to live)
Our ideal future is still a shared vision, and I believe we'll materialize it soon enough.


If you stop and close your eyes, you'll picture me inside
When you find a quiet moment and recall your memories, it's my love that you'll reconnect with.


I'm so cold and all alone
Without your love, I feel isolated and numb to the world.


Straight on back to me
I'm counting on the momentum of time to bring you back to me, where you rightfully belong.


Come on, time is running out
The clock is ticking, urging us to act quickly if we are ever to unite again.


You and me
There's nothing more than needing to be together.


Forever more
We'll be by each other's side until the end of time.


That's what I told you
When we were together, I promised you that my love was forever and always, and it hasn't diminished since we parted.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GARY BARLOW

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@Hamburgo100

This song never gets old! One of their best for sure.

@mila6208

Sure so sure 💃🏽💃🏽 do you know the song??

@johanrijhkelaar3627

My favourite Take That song, makes me go back to my childhood in the early 90’s, such great days back then ❤️

@frechesbiest6510

Yes... Still one of my favs😍

@danielpardoe2554

I'm with ya there 90s kids!! ✌✌

@thelovelight

For sure, my fav. too 😍

@fredrikwannmyr5942

1993 :)

@PeaceDweller

It's been my just before going out on a Friday night song for two decades now :) Really gets you in the mood.

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@reddungeoneer2187

30 years ago this week, this song came into the charts! Still have it on my Hits 93 volume 4 CD!

@nilufergunay8439

Nostalgia ❤🎉

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