Unanswered Prayers
Garth Brooks
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Just the other night a hometown football game My wife and I ran into my old high school flame And as I introduced them the past came back to me And I couldn't help but think of the way things used to be She was the one that I'd wanted for all times And each night I'd spend prayin' that God would make her mine And if he'd only grant me this wish I wished back then I'd never ask for anything again Sometimes I thank God for unanswered prayers Remember when you're talkin' to the man upstairs That just because he doesn't answer doesn't mean he don't care Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers She wasn't quite the angel that I remembered in my dreams And I could tell that time had changed me Inn her eyes too it seemed We tried to talk about the old days There wasn't much we could recall I guess the Lord knows what he's doin' after all And as she walked away and I looked at my wife And then and there I thankedd the good Lord For the gifts in my life Sometimes I thank God for unanswered prayers Remember when you're talkin' to the man upstairs That just because he doesn't answer doesn't mean he don't care Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers Some of God's greatest gifts are all too often unanswered... Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers
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Written by: Garth Brooks, Larry B. Bastian, Patrick Alger
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24 facts about this song
Song Origin"Unanswered Prayers" is a country song co-written and performed by American country music artist Garth Brooks and co-written with Pat Alger.
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Album PlacementThe track is featured on Garth Brooks's second studio album, "No Fences," which was released in 1990.
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Chart Performance"Unanswered Prayers" reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 1991, marking it as one of the most successful songs by Garth Brooks.
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InspirationThe song is based on a real-life experience. Garth Brooks wrote the song after he ran into his high school sweetheart at a county fair, despite being happily married to his wife at the time.
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StorylineThe song's lyrics tell a story of a man, thankful that God did not answer his then heartfelt prayers for a relationship with a young woman to work out, as now he realizes his real love is his wife.
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Performance"Unanswered Prayers" became a popular country song thanks to its strong, unique narrative and Brooks's passionate performance.
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RecognitionDespite not winning any specific awards, "Unanswered Prayers" is often recognized as one of Brooks's signature songs and remains a fan favorite.
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Official Live VersionThere's an official live version of "Unanswered Prayers," which is included in the album "Double Live" released in 1998.
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TV Movie"Unanswered Prayers" was so popular it inspired a television movie of the same name, airing on the Lifetime Network in 2010.
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Lasting ImpactThe song has often been noted for its philosophical theme and is frequently used as an example of the saying, "Be careful what you wish for."
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Public ReactionMany fans resonate with the song's theme, finding it relatable and comforting, contributing to its lasting success.
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Songwriting ContributionThe song represents the effective songwriting partnership of Garth Brooks and Pat Alger, whose combined country sensibilities created a hit song.
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Cover VersionsSince its release, the song has been covered by various artists, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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Release"Unanswered Prayers" was released in October 1990, as the second single from Garth Brooks' second studio album called "No Fences."
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CompositionGarth Brooks co-wrote "Unanswered Prayers" with renowned songwriters Pat Alger and Larry Bastian.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by Brooks' real-life encounter with his high school sweetheart at a county fair after marrying his first wife, Sandy Mahl.
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Climbing the ChartsUpon its release, the song rapidly climbed to number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, where it stayed for two weeks. It was also Brooks' third number one hit.
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Song's ThemeThe song's theme suggests that sometimes, not getting what you pray for might actually be a lucky miss.
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Influence on Pop CultureCBS developed a television movie with the same title, inspired by the song, which aired in 2010.
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Under-appreciatedDespite its success, "Unanswered Prayers" has been characterized as one of Brooks' least appreciated songs, given its position sandwiched between other major hits, like "Friends in Low Places" and "The Thunder Rolls."
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Fan's FavoriteNevertheless, fans consistently rank "Unanswered Prayers" as one of their most favored Garth Brooks' songs due to its relatable lyrics and elegant melody.
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Multiple InterpretationsThere are multiple interpretations of the song's meaning, but the most popular interpretation is that it refers to the way people regret their choices, only to realize later they were the best decisions after all.
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Live PerformancesWhenever Brooks performs "Unanswered Prayers" live, it always tends to create an emotional response from the crowd, signifying its enduring popularity.
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Album SalesThe "No Fences" album wherein the song was included, sold 17 million copies in the U.S., making it Brooks' best-selling album and included in the list of best-selling albums in the United States.
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