Dear God
Midge Ure
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Dear God, is there somebody out there Is there someone to hear my prayer I'm a simple man with simple words to say Is there some point in asking Asking for more only got us where we are today Lost and alone and afraid Give me, love for the lonely Give me, food for the hungry Give me, peace in a restless world Give me, hope for the children Give me, a worldwide religion Give me, peace in a restless world Dear God, can you hear me crying A whole world crying Looking for something to say We had it all and we threw it all away Is there somebody watching Somebody watching over the mess that we've made We're lost and alone and afraid Give me, love for the lonely Give me, food for the hungry Give me, peace in a restless world Give me, hope for the children Give me, a worldwide religion Give me, peace in a restless world And we need to know there's something good Though all our years of solitude go on and on and on Give me, love for the lonely Give me, food for the hungry Give me, peace in a restless world Give me, hope for the children Give me, a worldwide religion Give me, peace in a restless world Dear god, is there somebody out there Is there someone to hear my prayer
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Written by: ELTON JOHN, GARY ANTHONY OSBORNE
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Dear God" is a song by British composer and musician Midge Ure. Ure is best known for being part of the bands Ultravox and Band Aid.
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ReleaseIt was first released in 1988 as part of his second solo album, "Answers to Nothing."
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GenreThis song is classified under the genre of synth-pop, new wave, and progressive pop. It is characterized by synthesizers and drum machines that were particularly popular in the 1980s.
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Lyrics"Dear God" is a song with deep lyrical content addressing God with an individual's doubts, questions and fears, hence its title. It captures the despair, confusion and disbelief people can experience in their relationship with a higher power.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Dear God" charted modestly in the UK, reaching 79th spot. It enjoyed more success in Austria, peaking at number 22.
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VideoThe music video for the song features Ure walking through a desert, symbolizing a spiritual journey or existential crisis. He encounters various symbolic objects and scenes along his way.
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Music CompositionKnown for intense vocals and atmospheric synthesizer work, this song showcases Ure's musical prowess and maintains the emotional intensity throughout with a strong, rhythmic melody.
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ReceptionCritics praised the poignant messages conveyed by the song. It resonated with listeners who were grappling with their own spiritual dilemmas and life's uncertainties.
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Live PerformanceThroughout his career, Ure often included "Dear God" in his tour performances. Despite its initial tepid chart performance, it was well-received by audiences in live settings.
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Legacy"Dear God" remains one of Midge Ure's most emotional and compelling works. It has been covered by other artists and continues to be relevant due to its universal themes of spirituality and self-discovery.
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