Madonna – Like a Prayer

About the Song:

• “Like a Prayer” is a powerful and controversial song by Madonna, released in 1989 as the lead single from her fourth studio album of the same name.
• This groundbreaking track pushed the boundaries of pop music with its blend of religious imagery, soulful vocals, and infectious rhythm. “Like a Prayer” explores themes of spirituality, redemption, and personal transformation, sparking conversations about religion and sexuality.
• The song’s accompanying music video, which features scenes of religious iconography and racial diversity, further stirred controversy and cemented Madonna’s reputation as a provocateur and trendsetter.
• Despite the controversies, “Like a Prayer” was a commercial success, topping the charts in multiple countries and earning critical acclaim. Its impact on popular culture continues to be felt today, with many considering it one of Madonna’s greatest achievements as an artist.

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Lyrics:

Life is a mystery
Everyone must stand alone
I hear you call my name
And it feels like home

When you call my name
It’s like a little prayer
I’m down on my knees
I wanna take you there
In the midnight hour
I can feel your power
Just like a prayer
You know I’ll take you there

I hear your voice
It’s like an angel sighing
I have no choice
I hear your voice
Feels like flying
I close my eyes
Oh God, I think I’m falling
Out of the sky
I close my eyes
Heaven, help me

When you call my name
It’s like a little prayer
I’m down on my knees
I wanna take you there
In the midnight hour
I can feel your power
Just like a prayer
You know I’ll take you there

Like a child
You whisper softly to me
You’re in control
Just like a child
Now I’m dancing
It’s like a dream
No end and no beginning
You’re here with me
It’s like a dream
Let the choir sing

When you call my name
It’s like a little prayer
I’m down on my knees
I wanna take you there
In the midnight hour
I can feel your power
Just like a prayer
You know I’ll take you there

When you call my name
It’s like a little prayer
I’m down on my knees
I wanna take you there
In the midnight hour
I can feel your power
Just like a prayer
You know I’ll take you there

Life is a mystery
Everyone must stand alone
I hear you call my name
And it feels like home

Just like a prayer
Your voice can take me there
Just like a muse to me
You are a mystery
Just like a dream
You are not what you seem
Just like a prayer, no choice
Your voice can take me there

Just like a prayer, I’ll take you there
It’s like a dream to me
Just like a prayer, I’ll take you there
It’s like a dream to me
Just like a prayer, I’ll take you there
It’s like a dream to me
Just like a prayer, I’ll take you there
It’s like a dream to me

Just like a prayer
Your voice can take me there
Just like a muse to me
You are a mystery
Just like a dream
You are not what you seem
Just like a prayer, no choice
Your voice can take me there

Just like a prayer
Your voice can take me there
Just like a muse to me
You are a mystery
Just like a dream
You are not what you seem
Just like a prayer, no choice
Your voice can take me there
Your voice can take me there
Like a prayer

Just like a prayer, your voice can take me there
It’s like a prayer
Just like a prayer, your voice can take me there
It’s like a prayer
Just like a prayer, your voice can take me there
It’s like a prayer
Just like a prayer, your voice can take me there
It’s like a prayer