LIKE A PRAYER LYRICS

"Like a Prayer" by Madonna is the title track and lead single from her fourth studio album Like a Prayer (1989), written and produced by Madonna with Patrick Leonard. The pop-rock gospel song topped the charts in the US and UK and remains Madonna's most famous record, with its Mary Lambert-directed video sparking major controversy on release.

Image: Madonna performing in concert in 1987 (photo by Tom Lynn, Wikimedia Commons, public domain)

Like a Prayer Song Credits

Song: Like a Prayer
Singer: Madonna
Lyrics: Madonna, Patrick Leonard
Music: Madonna, Patrick Leonard
Album: Like a Prayer
Music Label: Sire / Warner Bros.
Release Date: March 3, 1989
Video Director: Mary Lambert

The Mary Lambert-directed video's religious imagery — a kiss with a saint-like figure and burning crosses — drew strong objections (according to reports, even the Vatican condemned it), while the song went to No. 1 in the US and UK.

[Intro]
Life is a mystery
Everyone must stand alone
I hear you call my name
And it feels like home
[Chorus]
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
[Verse 1]
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
[Chorus]
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
[Verse 2]
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
[Chorus]
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
[Chorus]
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
[Refrain]
Life is a mystery
Everyone must stand alone
I hear you call my name
And it feels like home
[Chorus]
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
[Bridge]
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
[Outro]
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

FAQs

When was "Like a Prayer" released?

March 3, 1989, through Sire and Warner Bros., as the lead single from Madonna's fourth studio album Like a Prayer.

Who wrote "Like a Prayer"?

Madonna co-wrote and co-produced it with Patrick Leonard; both are credited as the sole writers and producers.

Why was the "Like a Prayer" video controversial?

The Mary Lambert-directed video featured religious imagery including a kiss with a saint-like figure and burning crosses; according to reports, even the Vatican condemned it, while the song topped the US and UK charts.

Which album is "Like a Prayer" from?

Her fourth studio album, Like a Prayer (1989), which also includes "Express Yourself" and "Cherish".

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