The Prayer
Bloc Party
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Lord give me grace and dancing feet And the power to impress Lord give me grace and dancing feet Let me outshine the moon Is it so wrong to crave recognition? Second best, runner-up Is it so wrong to want rewarding? To want more than is given to you? Than is given to you [Chorus] Tonight make me unstoppable And I will charm, I will slice I will dazzle them with my wit Tonight make me unstoppable And I will charm, I will slice I will dazzle, I will outshine them all Standing on the packed dance floor Our bodies thrown in time Silent on the weekdays Tonight I claim what's mine Is it so wrong to crave recognition? Second best, runner-up Is it so wrong to want rewarding? To want more than is given to you? Than is given to you [Chorus: x2]
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Written by: JAMES NEWTON HOWARD
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8 facts about this song
Release and Reception"The Prayer" was released as the lead single from Bloc Party's second album, "A Weekend in the City", on 29th January 2007.
- The song peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's highest-charting single to date.
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Background and WritingVocalist Kele Okereke wrote it as a narrative about using illicit substances to feel confident.
- The song was partly inspired by the book City of God by St. Augustine, which discusses the conflict between earthly and heavenly desires.
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Musical CompositionThe song takes on a more electronic sound, contrasting with the band's usual indie rock style.
- It blends a driving drum beat and pulsing bassline with heavy use of synthesizers and effects.
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Lyrics and ThemesThe lyrics of "The Prayer" underline the desire for transcendent experiences and the struggles with faith and spirituality.
- The song reflects the youthful desire to lose oneself in order to belong and mingle seamlessly in social situations.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Walter Stern, features the band performing in a school gym while various teenage cliques dance around them.
- The video captures the chaotic energy of adolescence, reflecting the song's themes of youthful exuberance and escapism.
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Live Performances"The Prayer" has consistently made its way into setlists since its release, becoming a crowd favorite.
- During live performances, the song often includes an extended intro, giving drummer Matt Tong a chance to showcase his skills.
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Commercial SuccessBesides its success in the UK, "The Prayer" also charted well internationally, reaching number 16 in Ireland, and number 8 on Billboard's US Alternative Airplay chart.
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Critical AcclaimCritics highly praised "The Prayer" for its raw energy, lyricism, and departure from the sound of Bloc Party's debut album.
- NME magazine named it the 23rd best track of 2007 in their end-of-year poll.
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