Love... Thy Will Be Done

Martika

About Love... Thy Will Be Done

"Love... Thy Will Be Done" is the first single released from Martika's second album, Martika's Kitchen (1991). The Prince-produced single, written by Martika and Prince, was released on July 25, 1991, and reached the top ten on the charts of seven countries, including Australia, where it peaked at number one on the week of October 13, 1991.


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Love, thy will be done
I can no longer hide, I can no longer run
No longer can I resist the guiding light
That gives me the power to keep up the fight

Oh lord, love, thy will be done
Since I have found you, my life has just begun
And I see all of your creations as one perfect complex
No one less beautiful or more special than the next
We are all blessed and so wise to accept
Thy will, love, be done

Love, thy will be mine
And make me strive for the glorious and divine
I could not be more, more satisfied (satisfied)
Even when there's no peace outside my window, there's peace inside
And that's why I no longer run (I no longer run)
Love, thy will be done

Love, thy will be done
I can no longer hide, I can no longer run
Oh love, thy will be done
Thy will, love, be done

Oh, no longer can I resist (no)
The guiding light (guiding light)
The light that gives me power to keep up the fight
I couldn't be more satisfied (no)
Even when there's no peace outside my window, there is peace inside
And that's why I can no longer run
Love, thy will be done
Love, thy will be done
Love, thy will be done
Oh

Love, thy will be done
I can no longer hide, I can no longer run
Oh love, thy will be done
Thy will, love, be done

Oh love, thy will be done
I can no longer hide, I can no longer run
Oh love, thy will be done
Thy will, love, be done (glory, glory, glory)
Thy will, love, be done
Thy will, love, be done

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Martika

Martika (born as Marta Marrero, May 18, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter who released two internationally successful albums in the late 1980s and early 1990s, selling over four million copies worldwide. more »

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Written by: Marta Marrero, Prince Rogers Nelson

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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.
Release and Reception
The 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.
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.
Unique Style
The 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.
Collaboration with Prince
This 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.
Inspiration
Martika 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.
Cover Versions
Various 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.
Spiritual Themes
Besides 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.
Prince's Version
Although 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".
Lasting Impact
Decades 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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