Love... Thy Will Be Done
Martika
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Every night I hope and pray a dream lover will come my way A girl to hold in my arms and know the magic of her charms 'Cause I want (yeah-yeah yeah) a girl (yeah-yeah yeah) to call (yeah-yeah yeah) my Own (yeah-yeah) I want a dream lover so I don't have to dream alone Dream lover, where are you with a love, oh, so true? And I hand that can hold, to feel you near as I grow old? 'Cause I want (yeah-yeah yeah) a girl (yeah-yeah yeah) to call (yeah-yeah yeah) my Own (yeah-yeah) I want a dream lover so I don't have to dream alone Someday, I don't know how, I hope she'll hear my plea Some way, I don't know how, she'll bring her love to me Dream lover, until then, I'll go to sleep and dream again That's the only thing to do, till all my lover's dreams come true 'Cause I want (yeah-yeah yeah) a girl (yeah-yeah yeah) to call (yeah-yeah yeah) my Own (yeah-yeah) I want a dream lover so I don't have to dream alone Dream lover, until then, I'll go to sleep and dream again That's the only thing to do, till all my lover's dreams come true 'Cause I want (yeah-yeah yeah) a girl (yeah-yeah yeah) to call (yeah-yeah yeah) my Own (yeah-yeah) I want a dream lover so I don't have to dream alone Please don't make me dream alone I beg you don't make me dream alone No, I don't want to dream
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Written by: Marta Marrero, Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Love... Thy Will Be Done" was originally written and composed by Martika and Prince. Martika got the inspiration for the song from a prayer she wrote in her own journal during a tough time.
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Release and ReceptionThe song was released in July 1991 as the first single from Martika's second album, "Martika's Kitchen". It received critical acclaim and has continually registered impressive performance in various charts.
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Chart Performance"Love... Thy Will Be Done" peaked at number 1 in the Australian singles charts, stayed there for five weeks and was named the biggest Australian hit of 1991. In the U.S, it made to number 10 on Billboard Hot 100 and number 9 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Unique StyleThe song illustrates a blend of genres including pop, soft rock, and gospel music, which was quite unique and different from the usual mainstream music at the time of its release.
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Collaboration with PrinceThis was one of the songs that marked the beginning of Martika's collaboration with Prince, and it's often seen as one of the most successful collaborations between the two artists.
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InspirationMartika has admitted that the lyrics to "Love... Thy Will Be Done" were taken verbatim from a prayer she wrote during a challenging time in her life, making it a very personal song to her.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered "Love... Thy Will Be Done". One of the notable covers is by Australian singer Delta Goodrem in 2016. She performed the song at the 30th ARIA Awards as a tribute to Prince.
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Spiritual ThemesBesides its commercial success, "Love... Thy Will Be Done" is also appreciated for its spiritual undertones. The song speaks of submission to a divine plan or God's will, a theme that resonates with many listeners.
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Prince's VersionAlthough Prince was a co-writer for the song, his own version of "Love... Thy Will Be Done" was not released until 2016, as part of a compilation album titled "Prince 4Ever".
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Lasting ImpactDecades after its release, "Love... Thy Will Be Done" continues to be recognized as one of the standout tracks in Martika's career, as well as one of the memorable collaborations by Prince. Its spiritual themes and emotive delivery still resonate with audiences worldwide.
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