Prayer for the Dying
Prayer for the Dying

Seal - Prayer for the Dying Lyrics

R&B/Soul
Nov 8, 2004
701
Prayer for the Dying Music Video

Prayer for the Dying Lyrics

Da da, da da, ah, ho-oo-oh-oo

Fearless people careless needle
Harsh words spoken and lives are broken
Forceful aging help me I'm fading
Heaven's waiting it's time to move on

Crossing that bridge with lessons I've learned
Playing with fire and not getting burned
I may not know what you're going through
But time is the space between me and you
Life carries on, ooh
It goes on

Just say die and that would be pessimistic
In your mind we can walk across the water
Please don't cry it's just a prayer for the dying
I just don't know what's got into me

Been crossing that bridge with lessons I've learned (learned)
Playing with fire and not getting burned (burned)
I may not know what you're going through
But time is the space between me and you
There is a light through that window
Hold on say yes while people say no
Life carries on, on, on, on, ooh
It goes on, oh-ee-oh, whoa-ee-oh, ho, oh

I'm crossing that bridge with lessons (I've learned)
I'm playing with fire and not getting burned (burned)
I may not know what you're going through
But time is the space between me and you
There is a light through that window
Hold on say yes while people say no

'Cause life carries on oh-ee-oh, whoa-ee-oh ho on
It goes on, oh-ee-on, it goes on
Whoah, whoah, life carries on
When nothing else matters
When nothing else matters
I just don't know what's got into me
It's just a prayer for the dying
For the dying

Writer(s): Augustus Isidore, Henry Olusegun Adeola Samuel
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who directed the music video for 'Prayer for the Dying'?

    The music video for 'Prayer for the Dying' was directed by Scottish director Paul Boyd. The video features Seal performing in a dark, empty room with multiple doors, which later becomes brightly lit.

  2. When was 'Prayer for the Dying' released as a single?

    'Prayer for the Dying' was released as the first single from Seal's second album in the summer of 1994.

  3. What notable producer worked on 'Prayer for the Dying'?

    The song 'Prayer for the Dying' was produced by Trevor Horn, who is known for his work with bands like Yes and Buggles. Horn also produced Seal's debut album.

  4. Which two artists wrote the song 'Prayer for the Dying'?

    Seal wrote 'Prayer for the Dying' along with his guitarist, Gus Isidore. The collaboration resulted in an emotionally driven and spiritually profound song.

  5. How did critics respond to 'Prayer for the Dying'?

    Critics had a generally positive response to 'Prayer for the Dying.' It was described as a 'sultry, smooth-as-silk mid-tempo number' and a 'mature soul ballad with a sinuous funk beat.' Alan Jones from Music Week called it an 'edgy and convincing comeback.'

  6. What events inspired Seal to write 'Prayer for the Dying'?

    Seal was inspired to write 'Prayer for the Dying' after experiencing several near-death situations. These events made him confront his worst fears, which he channels into the song as a prayer for those who weren't as fortunate as him.

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