Celine Dion
These Are Special Times
The Prayer
The prayer
I pray you'll be our eyes, and watch us where we go.
And help us to be wise in times when we don't know
Let this be our prayer, when we lose our way
Lead us to the place, guide us with your grace
To a place where we'll be safe la luce che tu hai
I pray we'll find your light
Nel cuore rest
And hold it in our hearts.
A ricordarci che
When stars go out each night,
Eterna stella sei
The light you have
I pray we'll find your light
Will be in the heart
And hold it in our hearts.
To remember us that
When stars go out each night,
You are eternal star nella mia preghiera
Let this be our prayer
Quanta fede
When shadows fill our day
How much faith there's
Let this be our prayer
In my prayer
When shadows fill our day lead us to a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe sognamo un mondo senza più violenza
Un mondo di giustizia e di speranza
Ognuno dia la mano al suo vicino
Simbolo di pace, di fratern
We dream a world without violence
A world of justice and faith.
Everyone gives the hand to his neighbours
Symbol of peace, of fraternity la forza che ci
We ask that life be kind
È il desiderio che
And watch us from above
Ognuno trovi amor
We hope each soul will find
Intorno e dentro
Another soul to love
The force his gives us
We ask that life be kind
Is wish that
And watch us from above
Everyone finds love
We hope each soul will find
Around and inside
Another soul to love let this be our prayer
Let this be our prayer, just like every child need to find a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe
Need to find a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe è la fede che
Hai acceso in noi,
Sento che ci salv
It's the faith
You light in us
I feel it will save us
About This Song
"The Prayer" is a deeply spiritual ballad that transcends religious boundaries to explore universal themes of guidance, protection, and hope in times of uncertainty. The song functions as a heartfelt plea for divine intervention, with Dion's soaring vocals delivering lyrics that blend English and Italian to create a sense of global unity and shared human vulnerability. Rather than adhering to any specific religious doctrine, the song speaks to the fundamental human need for wisdom and safety when navigating life's challenges, making it accessible to listeners of all backgrounds. The production features a sweeping orchestral arrangement that builds from intimate piano accompaniment to a full, cinematic crescendo, perfectly complementing Dion's powerful vocal performance that shifts from tender vulnerability to triumphant declaration. The bilingual lyrics add layers of meaning, with the Italian phrases ("la luce che tu hai" - "the light that you have") creating an almost mystical quality that enhances the song's spiritual atmosphere. What makes "The Prayer" particularly resonant is its acknowledgment of human frailty-the admission that "we lose our way" and need guidance "when we don't know"-combined with an unwavering faith in the possibility of finding light and grace. The song became a modern hymn of sorts, offering comfort during times of global uncertainty and personal struggle, while Dion's technical mastery and emotional authenticity transformed what could have been a simple prayer into a transcendent musical experience that speaks to the deepest human longings for protection and purpose.
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