George Michael - Praying for Time

[laspilly]

I had completely forgotten about this song. I think I hadn't heard it since 1990 at least. I used to sing it along with the lyrics sleeve... it still gives me bumps.

[ADamiani007]

"These are the days of the open hand..." , Because they are unemployed...ran out of money...and hope. "The Rich declare themselves poor.."... Sounds like he foresaw the current economic war of the rich on the poor. Gifted.

[cendrine16121981]

sensual voice! rrrrrrrhhhhhh!

[SirLord1262000]

I will never ever get tired of hearing this Megamasterpiece; it shall haunt me to the grave, and I won't have it any other way. Its opening acoustics symbolizes that kingdom has come!

[escdelesp]

favorited!

[ttlle]

never fails, whenever i hear this song,I get so emotional

[radisc11]

this song is wonderful...... i love george micheal you re in my mind and my heart... its number one

[tonytomo111]

@radisc11 utterly brilliant !

[fluxgentium]

11/09/2001

Requiescat in pace.

[dlsumner1]

It'o choosing toys rathather thanour lord who went through so much agony for us allis the pace of the world choosing wrongly when given the choice of GOD or new toy's!!! The lyric ,he has no children to come back for refers to us choosing wrongly after all of his pain and suffering for all of us. It is a very soul moving song!!!!!!!!

[SirLord1262000]

Notice the frame at 3:08. Priceless!

[missparkerpretender]

There's a reason George fought so long to get away from Sony!! So he could release the true songs he wanted to create. Here's to a great artist, and hoping he has many more songs with which to enlighten the rest of us :D

[wiseandclear]

Now, with this video, the song has been perverted, like church is perverting everything.

[wikedredwitch]

this one really mekes me ponder

[tonytomo111]

@wikedredwitch 

[wikedredwitch]

@tonytomo111 :)

[Scooby125152]

Beautiful song, everyone has a part to play. Jesus did his part,he died and rose for all ,rich and poor.God's has giving me a chance to care about somebody other than myself.

[wiseandclear]

@Scooby125152 could you please do the preaching in church? If I want to hear fairytales I'll go see a Disney-movie, lunatic.

[destiny6666]

@wiseandclear - here here! they are lunatics brainwashed from an early age!

[tonytomo111]

@Scooby125152 that will be his undoing !

[Scooby125152]

Beautiful song, everyone has a part to play. Jesus did his part,he died and rose for all ,rich and poor.

[Rain3952]

I love artist that tell it like it really is even if he butts heads with prejudice & fear through criticism

[ken242nep]

Jesus - He is effing brilliant. I heard this for the first time 20 years ago, but i'm listening to it now and i'm crying. OK - i am feeling a bit emotional!!!, but what a song...seeing him in October this year - can't wait, and i'm not even a wolly woofter!!

[SirLord1262000]

Seeing President Obama in this Megamasterpiece video praying is simply magnificient!

[SirLord1262000]

If I ever meet Sir Lord George Michael, I would ask Him," What the hell makes a man write a song like this with the human race in the crosshair?"

[Hotlips4000isback]

Can someone help me out with a song?

I'm quite sure the song is by George Micheal, not sure of the title, but i no some of the words/melody.

Its a slow song, quiet atmospheric.

And one of the lyrics are; "Waiting for the day, that you'll still be mine". "I will love you". not to sure of the rest! ;/

I want the title of this track for a slide show I'm currently doing, and the songs mood fits the video perfectly!

[anna1153]

i never get tired of hearing this song. wish it was still played on the radio,,, i love you george.

[SirLord1262000]

@anna1153

Stand in line, pick a number, my number is infinity +1!

[RavishingRedheadd]

beautiful song

[revanchedumodeste]

wonderful..I love it

[alphacause]

This is a beautiful song, but what I think it does express is not the need to pray, but actually how futile prayer is. Despite how much we pray, children die of starvation, rape occurs every minute, someone is murdered, people lose their jobs, and people are perpetually succumbing to disease. Ultimately we must resolve our own problems instead of sheepishly whining to an imaginary friend. As the saying goes "Two hands working are worth more than a thousand clasped in prayer."

[ABAisSCIENCE]

@alphacause, prayer is the only thing that can help some. Look at Revelation 11:8-10 and tell me if there is any answer for those dead bodies of Jews and Christians (two witnesses) throughout the streets of Jerusalem if not a spirit of life that is heavenly? Indeed the prayer is answered in Revelation 11:11-12.

[alphacause]

@ABAisSCIENCE Prayer has not been shown to have any kind of efficacy, outside of helping people cope emotionally. In terms of actually resolving real problems, working towards a solution, as opposed to praying about it, is always the best strategy.

[ABAisSCIENCE]

@alphacause, actually scientific studies have shown prayer is useful for long term or fatal illness outcome, length of sickness, & outlook. Prayer is effective relative to solutions.

You should review what you type. You didn't state your case or points well at all. Perhaps you should pray about it if review isn't helpful. Read when done your thoughts & make sure you made your point. One needs to be effective in thought & deed.

[3129teri]

This song is very deep...makes ya think. It's my favorite song by him.

[barridez]

trop belle chansson et trop belle homme

[irina1296]

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

[comets00]

nice video, great song

[guillermoquiray]

Thank you

[ursodocduro]

I really love it. Suddenlly GM grew fantastically as artist. Such voice and tallent.

[worldcupwonders]

This is probably his best song on a brilliant album. It's such a deep and honest album, everything else since has been no where near this quality. Been waiting 20 years but it never comes.

[lovley7000]

I agree a "MASTERPIECE" ! I be put in a time capsule , for future generations to see how much we fucked up the world.

[jocksmen]

@lovley7000 very true..

john lennon would have loved

this song.

uk/usaboy.

[900798]

absollutely amazing! Great GREAT JOB!

[song8090]

mais Jesus menos religião... é o que o mundo precisa!

[doktergroen]

Religion poisons everything.

[nje36]

I played this song only hours before my dad died without realising he would die, very strange...

[MrOverdoser]

No! The KEY to this song is the way it plays on the ALBUM- remember those things? or even the CD!

This is the first song- Very hopeless, and desperate. What comes next- "FREEDOM! I won't let you down! I won't Give you up. Gotta have some Faith- it's the one Good thing that I GOT!"

See right there- I know the only one to Save us through FAITH could be Jesus- The whole album is a concept album- step back and analyze it from His perspective- PEACE!

God Bless George and All people!

[pakfro89]

Thank you for listing this song and the great pictures of prayer. I don't know what GM wanted to say about God but it makes me think on how fragile we are how good God is. Thanks!

[sangolt88]

This song was made by George Michael and producers to tell that there is no god, and that people act like they believe in a god or spirit that will help them, but of course, there is no god.

"Because god's stopped keeping score

I guess somewhere along the way

He must have let us alt out to play

Turned his back and all god's children

Crept out the back door"

[sangolt88]

lol I was drunk out senseless when I wrote that comment. But I dont care, its still right.

[WHAMGEORGEMICHAEL1]

** AMAZING **

[mindbombdisposal]

....that will fight the evil Mr G W Bush is and promotes, and we will fight it to the very end of time. Remember that, you servants of the dark side!!

[mindbombdisposal]

...(not the satanic masonic light) and seek true forgiveness for his abominable crimes, but I doubt it.

Once born a snake, always a snake. However, do not despair, there are others that exist in this world....

[mindbombdisposal]

...forced by wider social expectations and convention to participate in something Godly - against his wishes or will! I truly hope this pathetic man can turn from the dark side and see the true light ..

[mindbombdisposal]

Sorry but George Bush ain't no Christian. Take a real closer look at 3.32. This man (if you can call him that!) is mimicking what he thinks he should look like piety in this situation. Additionally, his face reflects that of a tortured soul...

[nivlekbrad]

I just posted the promo single for this song on ebay. Item number 280456926281

[jpb8288]

I love this song; It's the ultimate "look in the mirror" and conscience check song. Btw...I swear that's Pres. Obama at the 3:10 mark...pretty cool.

[GiantsSB2010]

@jpb8288 yeah, it must be. looks like him

[rolybling]

I like the concept of everyone praying, it fits the song, which is outstanding of course. I've done my own homage to this song on my page, please check it out.

[bitenler]

What a beautiful song !! C'est trés beau :)

[Tentors]

Screw the corrupt bankers , the crooks the frauds who have ruined so many lives these days.May you choke on your 100 million dollar earnings .I have more respect for the begger in the street then the guy in the three piece suit , those people arent worthy to walk this planet !!.

[Punk0401]

Agree or not! This song's truly a masterpiece!!! Fantastic!!!!

[schmackcat]

great tune for these times. FUCK THE BANKERS!

[nick4man3]

Damn, this was the #1 song in the Country the day I was born?

I was born in the wrong time period man..

[Nanthay]

Beautyful pictures :)

[xniks101x]

Carrie underwood sang it better... the music is louder than the voice here so 4 me it's hard 2 appreciate the meaning of the song bcuz the music is way 2 distracting.

-sryy george fans

[slimbugger]

one of the best songs you will ever hear, come on george, give us more like this

[RavishingRedheadd]

@slimbugger yeah i wish music was this good nowadays.

[Tomasdreams]

Oh, it does bring back us so much memories!!

Beautiful song!!

YOU ARE THE BEST SONGWRITER GEORGE!!!

[Tomasdreams]

One of my favourites George's songs!!

It's so strong, this song openned my eyes in the 90s.

I have different way to see the life and the people!!

It's really strongest song I have ever heard!!

Take care my friends!!

[melodiesunshine1]

this is one of my fav to...george is an amazing songwriter..it does brings us back so much memories!

[Tomasdreams]

Yes, this song does bring us back so much memories!!

I agreed!!

[eagleiz1771]

I first heard this song when I was in the u.s. navy during the first gulf war, opened my eyes

[luvmusic22]

Awesome video, very inclusive and terrific. Love that little boy praying namaaz with his dad :-)