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  • "Rich declare themselves poor" no better line for the time we live in.

  • god stop keeping score............ yes it is

  • This video is not rare, it played in Europe all the time.

  • amazing, was written for these days.

  • i really like the way you creatively put in the lyrics... a deaf person could look at the video and get a feel for the greatness of this song because of that. well done. and this is an incredible song

  • PFT has always and will remain relevant. In good and bad times. Why? Because, read the lyrics... when George sings these are days of the beggars and the choosers, ignorance and legitimate excuses, the rich declare themselves poor AND most of US are not sure if WE have too much... its not about the 1% nor the 99%, its about the 100% ...ALL God's children crept out the backdoor.

    Its a song about where both sides, both extremes are responsible for their actions and demise.

    Brilliant song.

    .::g

  • 2011 summed up in a song i ain't looking forward to 2012 cuz this song will be become even more relevant!

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  • or those that still don't get it: The rich people aren't creating jobs because Obama. why? His policies, regulations, taking over of businesses, tax policies, etc. would anyone who can create jobs (private sector, not government) take the chance of doing so when the government is constantly making policies that stunt growth and penalize them? Reagan: Lowered taxes, shrunk government, de-regulated, & the result: 21 million new jobs created, greater innovation, and more millionaires made. Get it?

  • For all songs that GM written...this always is gonna be ma favorite!!! always

  • this song is timeless

  • Perfect song for 2011. Made before its' time.

  • I love you dad

    

  • @NoFan77 I love your dad too.

  • If a song does not have a timeless quality to it, I don't waste my time listening to it usually. I still remember where I was when I heard this song the first time. This seems more relevant and ominous every day. Cheers.

  • Thank you Noah 2009

  • awesome

  • Spot the too many toos when he sings its much much too late

  • @bj1aut

    how can you spot something you're hearing?

    ...yea, isn't nice when someones being anal to you, TOO, is it?

  • @BrutoDaBurlyGoon

    Easy, when the word you hear don't match the ones you are reading.

  • @bj1aut

    why are you reading something you're supposed to be listening too?...that's just retarded.

  • Excellent production of the lyric display. It is a shame that the sound quality is so bad... makes this almost un-viewable.

  • IMO, this is the best song George Michael ever wrote.

    It sucks MTV didn't give it much airtime back in the day, simply because he wasn't it.

  • "Listen without prejudice" has nothing to do with George's sexuality. This album is a tribute to George's many African American fans and the music in their culture.

  • @clarkbell it was a also part of george presenting himself as a more mature artist, and he was keen to distance himself from the "pop" of his wham years

  • every word is true

  • The rich declare themselves 'job creators.'

  • @Ainocorrida81 Who else is going to create jobs, the government? they can't even create anything worth while for anyone. You don't see the poor creating jobs or opportunities for anyone do you? If not, then its the rich who create jobs. Think about it.

  • @44mag29 Demand is what creates jobs. Rich people don't just arbitrarily say "Oh, say, I have all this money lying around, and being the benevolent son of a bitch that I am, I believe I'll go create some jobs with it." Tax cuts for the rich have failed, are still now failing, because rich people are not creating jobs with their money. They are investing it , buying bonds, or buying an extra yacht, or taking lavish vacations. Even Re

    agans economic adviser has back pedaled on trickle down

  • @44mag29 Demand is what creates jobs. Rich people don't just arbitrarily say "Oh, say, I have all this money lying around, and being the benevolent son of a bitch that I am, I believe I'll go create some jobs with it." Tax cuts for the rich have failed, are still now failing, because rich people are not creating jobs with their money. They are investing it , buying bonds, or buying an extra yacht, or taking lavish vacations. Even Re

    agans economic adviser has back pedaled on trickle down

  • @raeannt We can agree to disagree on tax policy. This song is about individuals and charity, about people taking it upon themselves to do good and to help people, rather than wait for some government to begin moving around millions.

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  • AMC 

  • "The rich declare themselves poor and most of us are not sure"

    How true and current. There are a lot of truths in this song.

  • DEAR UPLOADER

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    Please re-upload this in HD (720p) so we can get better video and sound quality for this excellent song

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    God bless and thank you

    .

  • <3 LOVE THIS SONG!! <3

  • I find it hard to think of a song with more powerful lyrics

  • THIS IS THE ORIGINAL VIDEO 1990 ( i remember when the single was number 1 in uk and us charts ) THANX A LOT FOR UPLOADING !!!

  • Who is George referring to when he says "He can't come back because he has no children to come back for" ?

  • @lostn65 he's referring to God [:

  • @BeckyRoses88 Oh for God's sake Becky, you don't understand this song at all do you???

  • @lostn65 He's referring to us, the guilty man

  • @lostn65 God...

  • Mr. S: This one's for you.

    But I don't care about the money. It's not the most important thing right now. I need help, we need help, you can help. Will you help? We're a communications company, for crying out loud.

    Oh by the way. Mr. S sold MN to WW1 4 1 *B*?!!!! (just now found that out)

    Hahahahahahaha!

    Now THAT is rich.

    I liked you, and I'm not gonna bite.

  • just found this song again.

    even more relevant now than in 1989.

    actually, it floors me. What a talent.

  • brilliant song,very powerful.

  • God went though hell so we dont have to. Mr.George Michaels is right about it being hard to love and so much to hate. Sin is a cancer and we all have it but thank God he sent his son Jesus Christ to do what we couldnt do ourselves and take our sins upon himself and make us right before God the Father. Sounds nuts i know but no other God loved you enough to die in your place because their is only one God. Who's name do you hear cursed? It's Jesus Christ. He will come back he promised!

  • @BrittJonzify Did he also love Adolph Hitler? If so, maybe he shouldn't? Could Hitler's sins be forgiven too?

  • Please allow me to second both motions above!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • nice song

  • praying for time...should had been(praying for peace)....at the end...he say..he has no children to comeback for...what a sad reality....but beside that.....i like that song from george and it,s one of my favourite.

  • Grand Canyon May 5, 1909 . What else have they lied about?

  • This is his original video; his inner humble self coming through showing, he truly had a message to deliver. But folks won't listen to his message because, the messenger is publicly known for his wretched human ways. Is this message from God? Is it just common sense wisdom from an observing mind? We SHOULD all be praying for time, but none will be given anymore. Now, we should just be PRAYING and taking the Father of us all at His Word.

  • HAPPY PURIM FOR EVERYBODY! MAY GOD HE IS GREAT WILL SPREAD HIS MERCY UPON THE JAPANESE PEOPLE!!! AMEN. WE'RE ALL THE SONS OF GOD!!!!! REGARDLESS OF OUR NATIONALITIES OR RELIGIONS!

  • @aviadmei Bellend!!

  • 10 ppl dont pray!!!!

  • this kind kind of songs are exactly what makes an artist timeless and great not only because of the incredible lyrics but a unique sound who doesnt remember this song? never would have guesd then it would become so predictive and visionary. we are going back to the dark ages in my book of vision

  • The strings on Cowboys and Angels also sound so full and dramatic/mysterious at the same time. Could have been orchestrated by -by now unfortunately the late- John Barry (RIP), who did a lot of James Bond theme arrangements...

  • This song gave me chills back in 1990.......................jus­t because it sounded good and then it was about what it meant. Its too bad things for George have unraveled but he gained my respect after Wham! This song would have made more money if it were new NOW.

  • Still love this song. My eyes still well-up everytime I sing along.

    He has truley captured what we have become.

    Very powerful words, put to beautiful music, with a very talented voice !!

  • good simple video

  • I love the lyricks.. so fucking true all of it

  • Happy New Year.

  • el mejor tema de george michael...de lejos!!! además, es lo único q puedo escuchar de él, lo demás no me sirve, éste tema me mueve el alma. Saludos desde Lima, Perú.

    best george michael´s work...by far!!! besides, is the only song I can listen from him, the rest is useless for me, this song touches my soul. Greets from Lima, Perú.

  • @JuanNoise74 como tu lo dices amigo es lo mejor de george michael saludos de Jesus Maria ,Lima ,Peru

  • One of the best songs ever...both the lyrics and the voice of course

  • The was the #1 hit when I was born.

  • 0:57 - 1:30

    2:53 - 3:29

    PERFECT

  • божественный голос!

  • Chanson qui reflète trop bien, malheureusement notre société d'aujourd'hui...

    Toujours réaliste dans ses chansons....thank you GEORGE, love....

  • @mausi54810

    oui, cette chanson date de 1990 mais c'est vrai qu'elle est toujours actuelle!

  • So surreal.. this song is one of the most touching and true to times songs. The strongest message is to hold on to hope - when there is no hope to speak of. Everyone has days like that .. but this song really feels like a mirror reflection of the last couple of decades and it dives very deep. Amazing work here.. again another very spiritual piece!

  • It reminds me of gulf war,part 1. I was 18 and by fuck it touched me. He is one hell of a singer/song writer. One of the best of our time. He may be gay and a crap driver,but he can knock a meaningfull tune out.

  • Truly inspiring song. George is making a statement about the lack of God in peoples lives coupled with the rise of consumerism as a new religion. "You cling to the things they sold you"

  • @sarahmcmitch the greatest singers/actors/artists always seem to have that particularly messed up dark side in their personal life it seems doesn't it.

  • I remember running out to buy this single when it first came out and amazingly these lyrics are still as poignant as ever.

  • poignant

  • I love this song!!! I t makes me think of all the changes that have come to pass since he made this song. Whether your white, black, hispanic or asian. this song reflects on everyone. George, you are the greatest!!!

  • what a sad song to listen....but still interesting to think off....

  • Amazing and really stunning song from legendary George Michael. I miss the 80's and early 90's - best era in music industry (George, Madonna, Bryan Adams, Whitney Houston, Belinda Carlisle, Tina Turner, Sandra, Cher, Michael & Janet Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, A-HA, Paula Abdul, Laura Branigan, Depeche Mode, Enigma, Sade and many others). What a good times & memories!

    'Praying For Time' is one of my favorites from George Michael

  • excellente parole voix magnifique rien a dire the BEST

  • EXCELENTE

  • Thank-you, this is beautiful !!

  • I love George's latest single released today 13 September 2010, "Doing Time".

    Love you George....... stay strong, you will never lose the respect of the people.

  • Vevo has a video of this song but it is NOT the original. Now I can see why GM hates the music industry. They can't even leave the words on the screen with the same affects as the original alone. I agree w/a number of the commenters on this page: GM is a true, original talent kicked to the curb by Sony because he didn't play by their rules.

  • que bueno!!!! gracias!!

  • que bueno!!! gracias!!!!

  • classic.

  • The lyrics are brilliant. I almost feel embarassed for GM about the Wham days. This guy is a true artist in the mould of some greats. Listen, really listen to his stuff.

  • this song will outlast the human race.....

  • @simivvr

    You are right

  • ""The rich declare themselve poor" He must be talking about the CEO's, actors/sports "stars" and musicians that bi7ch when they only make 10 million+ per year!!!!

  • talented singer and songwriter....

  • a classic!

    powerfull song and lyrics!

  • The sound quality is about the same as listening to the radio or MTV back in 1990

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  • I think it's closer to the truth than the majority think

  • I am so sad that we are missing out on more of your talent George, I hope you can finally fight your demons. Your talent is enormous and like so many before you, your addiction is getting in the way of your gifts. I wish you peace in your journey and hope you find your way back to your art. We miss your voice.

  • @losinsusan wtf? drugs? its just weed

  • @losinsusan Ican only ditto that word for word well said!!

  • @losinsusan ... i think his heart was broke when his love died. so sad. i love george michael. a rare talent. he does need to put down the drugs. mend that heart George. keep making music. What would Freddie Mercury do if he were alive? The show must go on.

  • Great song! 5*

    Many thanks for posting

  • george was ahead of his time....

  • just as prophetic then as it was 20 years...

  • @Kellogs43able agree totally, well said

  • Timeless!

  • love this song!

  • George, in my opinion ranks among the greats with names like Aretha, Elton, Madonna, Micheal J.

  • I truly liked how you made this video.. it has a message from you as well.. well done.

  • @nir1971 this is the official video the uploader did not make this.

  • @rolybling George Michael chose not to make a music video for this song at that time. At that he felt somewhat like a prostitute, meaning why should be he selling himself when his songs are important.

  • @Supersweetguy ...and I have my own idea for a music video

  • "God stopped keeping score." The most powerful line ever.

  • I can just feel the excitement in the air. Loving the vids, thanks for blessing us, im looking forward to staying connected to you and so glad I subscribed

    cheers,

    Justin

  • I have always absolutely loved this song! There is so much deep meaning to this song. A true masterpeice of feelings from George Michael. One of his best for sure! This song truly makes you think deep into your soul. George Michael was truly a poetic genius when it came to the words and feelings he put forth in this song. It made alot of us open our eyes to the truth that we were hiding from with our blinders on. Excellent song from an excellent singer!!!

  • Definitely George's greatest, most amazing song...

  • great song and great video clip.

    is this the original video ?

  • @haroos yes it is...from the time when he refused to star in his own videos (as part of his protest against sony) - I remember european mtv showing this clip all the time..

  • SONY SUCKS!!!

    BOYCOTT

  • Sony...

    What plonkers....

  • I love this song, it is so true!

  • everytime i hear this song, i get goose bumps. what a awsome song. lets all pray for time

  • Sony just didn't know what to do with a talent like GM he sent them on a curve ball, he was everything they wanted, a wicked singer with good looks but he had other ideas, he didn't give a shit about the industry he cared about his craft and he's underrated even to this day it's ridiculous! No artist in the modern era has come up with a song as important as this one and I dare say we'll never see a talent like George Michael again.

  • @rolybling well said ..thank you !

  • @rolybling michael left sony just like prince did because of contractual disagreements and he was darn right sony is a discusting greedy company. i never buy cds or any audio from them for that reason i rip them off as much as i can because they fuck theyre artists also the gamedesigners .

  • @rolybling woooouh I totally agree with you my friend. !!! Look at the singers today all a bunch of crap.

  • This is deep but i love it!Genius

  • This song is prophetic because we have kicked God out of everything. We are also moving toward a one world socialistic government that will take away choice and opportunity. I hate to say it, but its going to get worse before it gets better. Love ya George M.

  • @44mag29

    You really don't get George Michael's lyrics, do you?

  • @imposs1904 Actually I do get his lyrics quite well. I was showing that WE are the ones that have cut off God, hence, he has turned his back on us. As a result of our kicking him out, we are creating a world contrary to his principles: freedom, liberty, compassion, and mercy for our fellow man. When we become so self centered and have no desire to help each other, we are dooming ourselves.

  • reminds me of vietnam

  • 20 yrs ago I was broke scared and umemployed. This song spoke to me on every level. Today I find myself once again broke scared and unemployed, and it now seems so eerily prophetic, and it speaks to me on every level. I agree with so many of you, this is a man after John Lennon's own heart, he would have loved it. I too am afraid God can't come back, because he has no children to come back for...every word of this song is genius....

  • matbe WE should all be praying 4 time.?

  • It has been a while since I've heard this - very moving.

  • my favourite george michael song of all time. its just so powerful, and sounds incredible, now as much as ever. love it so very much.

  • some parts of this song sounds like prophecys... like nostradamus and the rythom is like beautiful catastrofic and realy strong trues... holy god... this guy is really an strong artist... is really stupit to about personal way of livewhen you could give that kind of sensation to the crow. dude thanks for uplode this beautifull song.

  • JOHN LENNON WOULD

    HAVE LOVED THIS.!

  • @jocksmen Agreed, I definitely feel that it's his answer to "Imagine", but also very remininscent of "Mind Games".

  • @Andrew077 the world is dying because of the GREED and those who are predudice to those who have little.

    uk/usaboy.

  • @jocksmen drill baby drill!

  • @BadDrafter not understood

    try again.?

  • @BadDrafter SORRY.????

    I missed that.?

  • @jocksmen a slogan the republicans used before the oil spill, in regards to offshore drilling. I was being sarcastic.

  • @jocksmen You are absolutely right!!!

  • Very nicely done - thanks. A truly great song; there is a posting of the Waco tragedy that uses it as a soundtrack. The line about him not being able to come back 'because he has no children to come back for' gets to me - because I think it could well be true!

  • merci j'ai beaucoup aimer

  • 20 years ago was the first time I listened this song

    I was so young and did not make much sense to me

    Now

    I stop by and pay attention to what it is saying and Its all true

    Hard to explain how this song is moving and making me to realise that

    its hard to give and very easy to receive.

    A+ for this lyrics

  • @Lucazmd great comment so honest

  • @Lucazmd its the same to me. this song, as many of GM are making bigger with the years.

  • thank you.

  • How much more will we be praying for time before changing our attitude

  • oohhh lyrix

  • The song is amazing, but's with the Windows-movie-maker-like titles? MTV could do better, ever if it was only words on black background. This is one of the best songs though.

  • @visitjessiechan Hey It was 1990, It took a lot of time to make the titles, you wanna see crappy effects?, watch the original "clash of the Titans"

  • Perhaps, absolutely everything is in Divine Order - I guess only time will tell...

    A Great Song 5* and many thanks for posting.

    PS - Personally, I really don't think that He has turned His Back on all His Children because He has lots of His Children to come back for.

  • estos son los dias de abrir las manos ........... que temazo

  • HOW MANY SONGS HAVE AT THE SAME TIME EXCELLENT MUSIC AND LYRICS ?

    as genius as Mozart !!!!

    Autant de génie que Mozart !!!

  • @NTLY100 Mozart? Ahh.. not Quite... I am a Classical Pianist. However. I do really appreciate George's Talent.

  • @NTLY100 sure, just like Mozart. You better sit down before you hurt yourself.

  • MTV made this video for the song because GM was fighting his record company at the time and wouldn't make a video.

  • i didn't know they ever made a music vid with just words and showed it on tv like that, my bad, just never heard of it

  • how is this video rare, theres millions of vids with just lyrics jw