Petition The Lord With Prayer
The Doors Lyrics


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When I was back there in seminary school
There was a person there
Who put forth the proposition
That you can petition the Lord with prayer
Petition the lord with prayer
Petition the lord with prayer
You cannot petition the lord with prayer!




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Doors' song Petition The Lord With Prayer are suggestive of Jim Morrison's views on religion and spirituality. The song begins with Morrison reminiscing about his time at a seminary school where someone had put forth the idea that one could petition the Lord with prayer. The repetition of the phrase "petition the Lord with prayer" indicates that Morrison is mocking the efficacy of prayer in getting one's wishes granted by a divine entity. The final line, "You cannot petition the lord with prayer!" is delivered with a sense of finality, indicating that the act of praying to a supernatural entity for personal gain is futile.


The song can be interpreted as a commentary on the futility of organized religion and the quest for spiritual enlightenment. Morrison was known for his interest in spirituality and mysticism, and this song serves as a testament to his belief that true enlightenment can only be achieved through introspection and self-reflection, not through blindly following religious dogma.


Line by Line Meaning

When I was back there in seminary school
During my time studying at seminary school in the past


There was a person there
I encountered an individual at the school


Who put forth the proposition
Who suggested or proposed


That you can petition the Lord with prayer
That requesting things from God can be done through prayer


Petition the lord with prayer
Make requests to the Lord through prayer


Petition the lord with prayer
Make requests to the Lord through prayer


You cannot petition the lord with prayer!
Requesting things from God cannot be achieved solely through prayer




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