George Michael - Praying For Time (Official Video)

[@johnchipperfield3367]

Don't make song's like this anymore, pure class.

[@GG-yx3xp]

For sure!

[@dawnaellis5011]

He has the light and class of an angel. He's still out there. This song is a premonition. I'm disabled from the ex abuser and have two teens. We are probably going to be homeless soon. I hang on to this

[@rubedogg6969]

This is how many people miss George Michael in 2025!

[@bradskinner7877]

Right here bro

[@roxyobrien504]

Count me in.

[@DingoDin]

Long live Saint George 🙏 ❤

[@zeldalink875]

@@DingoDin Je l'aime énormément ❤👼

[@lesliemiros6743]

Me too.

[@anthonybeyond]

THIS song makes more sense then ever in the fall of 2024.

[@jonathanandstefany]

Free will…. He must be so disappointed giving that to us 😢

[@jonathanandstefany]

He gave us free will… Many suffer for it, however… we can’t blame anyone but ourselves 😢

[@lynnmarieanderson1744]

Yes, absolutely true, right now this song just gives me chills. George Michael came out with this so long ago, and look what is happening now. I recently listened to a TED talk where the speaker said there is a statistic out there that last year, 2023, there was a big jump in the number of people in the USA who are homeless, and I believe it. I have seen many people out begging for money holding up signs that they need help. And I know how a lot of charities don’t really help some people very much at all. I could be homeless in another month or two, I am in the process of trying to apply for another job right now. I’m freaking out. Do not vote for Donald Trump because if you do you had better believe that many people in this country will become totally homeless and you would be making Trump your king and the rest of us will be the peasants and serfs who serve him. I’m sorry if you have some kind of problem with a woman being in a position of power, but Kamala Harris is your saving grace here, so get your vote for her in and keep Trump out.

[@theonlyviper]

And it will make more sense with every coming year. For we are in the path of self destruction.

[@bouchemalferiel1154]

Oui c'est vrai 😢

[@jhamblin23]

Merry Christmas to all listening to this song today ❤

[@user-Neni2567]

Just today❤ 25.december 2024

[@chuloz]

Same here

[@kimberlyepps3730]

Watched the movie "Last Christmas " which features his music as part of the soundtrack.

[@sandraemerson9814]

Last Christmas the best Xmas song ever

[@Revenant74]

This song came out in 1989 but ironically it's more relevant today in 2023 with humanity in decline.

[@Unknown-oo7qk]

I was thinking The SAME THING! #FREAKINGTIMEMACHINES I swear.

[@spirg]

This song is prophetic, Times almost up ☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️, Listen to the lyrics

[@robryan2875]

You sure about that, he see it and sung it becuase it was relevant then. Truth is it always been relevant.

[@redfullpack]

The Lyrics are Totally Amazing, as if George is Prophesying What Will Happen After 2016, ie after his death

[@melaniereid6778]

Absolutely 💯

[@ttintagel]

Damn, why does this song just keep getting more relevant.

[@miguelangelperezolivares2379]

☝️👁💥💥💥💪💪💪💯💯💯💯

[@levisalvini4110]

Cause he knew... He was a Genius.....a beautiful genius❤

[@bleumonday]

Why I am back here today, July 14 2024. It brings me some level of peace.

[@blibra4027]

Was always relevant cause nothing changed only different people playing in that game

[@kimmern999]

Because the song is a take on the core understanding of universal "truths" about human beings and how we behave in certain situastions. It's about fundamentals in how we humans feel, think, communicate and act.

[@tamaralinekar2904]

2023 😢 Love you George Michael, Miss you 💔💔💔 xxxx you are a Genius !!

[@DarrenWest-z9i]

December 2024!!! And Always!!!

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some George Michael fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal KZbin performances of PRAYING FOR TIME and MOTHERS PRIDE in tribute to 2 of George's most underrated songs. Live acoustic with no digital editing. WE MISS YOU GEORGE! Peace & stay safe.

[@helenf.702]

And 1st of January'25 !!!

[@JP-ge7wb]

If the current world we live in was to be depicted in a song, this is that song

[@shaneencalade4988]

So true.....

[@SpaceCowboyBeebop]

Preach

[@birggsyaimsey8064]

He released this song in 1989 but is more relevant now in 2024 he truly was ahead of his time RIP GEORGE ❤

[@apollion888]

Right On Brother

[@Nicky47662]

1984 it came out

[@JohnPyle]

This is the music. What you hear today is not.

[@Linda-qf3yk]

💩

[@saravanaanandaperiasamy72]

One of his best actually. Under-rated. Man's a genius writer

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some George Michael fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal KZbin performances of PRAYING FOR TIME and MOTHERS PRIDE in tribute to 2 of George's most underrated songs. Live acoustic with no digital editing. WE MISS YOU GEORGE! Peace & stay safe.

[@juanignaciocanterosok]

If you listen this legend in 2024 press like....

[@MrPizza063]

amazing song and insight from 1990 and now its 2024

[@DonnieBrookeQ]

For "YOG" George Michael. The Lord’s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

[@tombrunn-f9c]

press your axx stop time trolling

[@EdwinSmith-h1w]

❤

[@mrock828]

This song could have been written in 2024! It fits in perfectly with todays climate!

[@cindyholloway7441]

What a genius this man was. This song was released almost 25 years ago. Yet the lyrics are playing out in real time today. Men and women are lovers of themselves. “The rich declare themselves poor,and most of us aren’t sure if we have too much. But, we’ll take the chance cause Gods stopped keeping score”. You cling to the things that they sold you, did you cover your eyes when they told you that he can’t comeback, cause he has no children to come back for”. Such relevant lyrics. We have turned our backs on God and we have no one to thank but ourselves. George was right. Maybe we should all be praying for time. George’s time was cut short and he was taken too soon. Don’t make the same mistake. Thanks for the music, George. You are sorely missed.

[@chelleglenney156]

34 years ago...

[@MrKen1801]

🎉🎉🎉❤❤

[@MleKayMmkay]

@@chelleglenney156 that is correct! I will be 34 this year. My mom bought this cassette tape on the way home from the hospital after I was born. This is literally the first album I ever heard, and it is also my favorite :)

[@ichabodcrane2487]

​@@trevorjennings721 🤣🤣🤣 I immediately thought to myself that the song could never be from 2000, because the music had already gone downhill.

[@kevinreilly1943]

greatest singer songwriter of my time true legend

[@Robbielockstock]

Things have not changed this song is as relevant as when it first came out.

[@johnnyenglish9622]

He predicted the future. RIP mate. Legends never die 1963 - 2016. Song is a creative masterpiece.

[@donnavorbach215]

WWG1WGA!

[@donnavorbach215]

Hi George!❤

[@Adriano-i6t]

I guess the message is timeless

[@johnnyenglish9622]

It is because most people don't know how to love anymore or show empathy.@@Adriano-i6t

[@AdolfsGirl]

he was killed like prince

[@ABC-dh4cr]

"That he can't come back 'cause he has no children to come back for..." wow...😢😢

[@vantodd2857]

@Super1866 agreed

[@aidankenny40]

Yep. How true was that!!?

[@goneRtheDays]

I know

[@stephanesylvestre7143]

its not that he can't come back at all..because God is always and at every single second inside of our soul and heart..George simply would not have produced this paradise song if it was not for this gift God had put inside of him..we sure are fallen creatures but that does not mean that we are forever lost in God' s eyes...huge difference.

[@SylenceJohnson]

One of The Greatest Song Ever Written in the history of Music...

[@lornahay2328]

I agree with you

[@rado3880]

Very much agree.

[@musiquesdereve188]

Every Time I listen to this song, I find something so amazing and always new and fresh like this song never ending...

[@striper37]

So heavy.The lyrics prescient for the times that we find ourselves in. I miss George ❤️

[@blackphoenix2502]

Indeed.

[@janeedwards1966]

It's Christmas time George. I sure do miss you. You were a Blessing to this Earth. One of the Best Albums ever.

[@lorrainesmith-us7vk]

no words just miss the man xx

[@mattdawg83686]

The rich declare themselves poor. Ain’t that the truth these days. That line is truly prophetic.

[@viniciusgmachado1204]

I don’t get it.

[@en6278]

50 cent did that when he was being sued. They hide their millions so it cant be touched. Declare themselves bankrupt. So this song is literally about 50 cent.

[@sylvielorraine8079]

C’est tellement vrai 😢

[@redfullpack]

....to Avoid and to Evade Taxes

[@ruthsteers297]

How many of you are still listening to this beautiful song 2023❤

[@MICHAEL-vy3ch]

I wish people wrote songs like this today, and I really wish people would listen to the words of songs like this.

[@HALFSQUASHED]

That is easier said than done tbf. Songs like this only come round once a generation Most of the great songwriters are dead. Mike Scott is probably the best chance we have left

[@dianeibsen5994]

Rich and the poor.

[@Settii]

@@HALFSQUASHED I TOTALLY agree with the sentiment, but there are some considerations to be had. USA for Africa's - We are the World (1985), Prince's - Sign o' the Times (1987), this song [George Michael's - Praying for Time (1990)], Michael Jackson's - Heal the World (1992), and Judy Kuhn's - Colors of the Wind (1995 - from the Pocahontas OST) were all recorded in the same 10 year span, and there are several others. There are quite a few in each area, including the modern era, but they are, indeed, far and few between and growing more scarce. There are plenty of talented writers today, (e.g. Adele, John Legend, even Justin Beiber with songs like "Intentions"), and a lot of independent artists still write highly artistic songs with important lyrics. A big part of it is that the blockbuster hit record has become more subject to the will of corporate financial interest, while more meaningful music is more sparsely distributed across isolated niches, vis-à-vis Anderson's Long Tail. But fear not, there's still hope my friend!

[@MICHAEL-vy3ch]

@@Settii I will admit to being more impressed with Bieber's music/lyrics/videos in the last couple of years than I ever thought I would be. Lonely and Holy both tell a heart felt story instead of just being bubble gum pop.

[@denisebacher5040]

I agree. I tried getting my daughter to listen to this song because usually she loves my song choices. But I could tell she wasn’t listening. Hearing yes. But listening. But then she regularly hears songs but does not pay attention to lyrics.

[@lindapellegrino1110]

What a great loss when this talent left this world. 😢

[@josetoro4405]

Was this George’s message for us today? It hits harder than ever.

[@RoueArzhur]

Wake up Jose, world haven't changed since this lyrics... And if the world has changed it has changed for the worse.

[@josetoro4405]

Star Wolf agreed! but wake up? i wish i was sleeping

[@vicstanding9856]

He truly was a visionary

[@jackiehibbard3696]

Too right it is

[@luisacabello4491]

@@RoueArzhur unfortunately what you say is true.

[@t.e.burgos3263]

This song is more relevant than ever before.

[@geniewang1242]

That's what I'm saying!!! 😱

[@leesandelands2876]

Hanging on to love when there is no hope to speak of

[@kel2904]

I soooo agree... posted and said the same thing. I chose the words one versus live.. to bring the point home! Stay safe, kind and positive. Miss you George! What a voice.

[@anneelizabeth6001]

He was ahead of his time

[@ajthornton52]

Wow. This is what I'm listening to and I see the world today. These lyrics are so relevant today.

[@matthermens1355]

"He can't come back 'cause he has no children....to come back for." That line hits me in the gut every freaking time.

[@anaibarangan4908]

I think that God perfectly knows that has plenty of children to fight for.

[@anaibarangan4908]

Has God's Army around the globe

[@anaibarangan4908]

I'm definitely fighting for mine in my own way, and God knows how much I love children.

[@t.grantfreeman6667]

More relevant now than ever…

[@markhall5656]

you got that totally right, this song could have been written yesterday 2024 not a nice year. But you have a lovely christmas HOPE 2025 IS BETTER

[@bevhendry4558]

The words of this song become more pertinent with every passing day . An absolute masterpiece.

[@alitlweird]

How about now…? It’s February 22, 2022 and Canada just became a dictatorship to be ruled by a petulant man-child. With biden to follow suit very soon.

[@lesleywarnock228]

@@alitlweird how about today February 24th 2022 when Putin has declared war on the Ukraine and China has his back. Hitler didn't have nukes at the ready like this Maniac does

[@eugenecuddy8935]

A haunting song and every time we ignore injustice we are culpable

[@tjp2109]

It reminds me of the celebrities of today declaring themselves poor, waving their hands around widely trying to get attention. It always sounds like they've declared themselves victims while the real victims go unnoticed. That's how I see it.

[@wlgj1341]

Not really

[@scott6002]

Absolute and unmitigated historical genius.

[@mickdundee8497]

lyrics more poignant now than ever.

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some George Michael fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal KZbin performances of PRAYING FOR TIME and MOTHERS PRIDE in tribute to 2 of George's most underrated songs. Live acoustic with no digital editing. WE MISS YOU GEORGE! Peace & stay safe.

[@Lunal73]

“In The New York Times September 16, 1990, George Michael is quoted regarding this song: "No event inspired the song. It's my way of trying to figure out why it's so hard for people to be good to each other. I believe the problem is conditional as opposed to being something inherent in mankind. The media has affected everybody's consciousness much more than most people will admit. Because of the media, the way the world is perceived is as a place where resources and time are running out. We're taught that you have to grab what you can before it's gone. It's almost as if there isn't time for compassion." It’s 2022 and this song is so powerful and relevant. Impeccable lyrics and an amazing masterpiece.This song just broke my heart. 😭💔 RIP GM 1963-2016.

[@roxanat4870]

He was so young and had this vision, he understood everything! He tried to express in his song these things, like it was written for 2022! Thank you God for George!

[@richardburgie]

Wow...

[@island661]

I used to listen to this CD in high school. I knew how powerful it was even back then. ~Deep~

[@MariaAngelicaQuintero-ol9xf]

Que en paz Descanse😢😢😢😢😢

[@janiecraven234]

Such a sad song because it is so true...God help us all.

[@ЛарисаБицуцкая]

2024 год октябрь когда слушаю эту песню в любой версии сердце сжимается голос чудо исполнение высший класс

[@jennybickham1407]

OMG I still can't believe we took this kind of music for granted. What were we thinking? It's genius, pure and utter genius.❤

[@jandevries57]

Jenny, i never took George his music for granted. Been a fan from his early days and will be a fan til my dying day😊

[@scottsmith1906]

This song reflects the world we are living in now

[@steffanhoffmann]

This is very John Lennon influenced

[@KarmasAbutch]

@@jandevries57round of applause for you 👏 🙄

[@paullewis2413]

Never expected pop music to degenerate as it’s done over the past couple of decades. Some notable exceptions of course, but overall banal trash.

[@Frogs2500]

George wrote many songs but this is the one that hits home and will forever stay with you and touch that center that has you questioning everything you thought you knew as a human being. Still gives me chills with tears in my eyes. We miss his presence oh so much. ❤

[@liamhegarty3220]

So true. This song truly reflects the man that was George Michael. Caring, compassionate and selfless. the World is a poorer place without him.

[@dkone1980]

definitely.

[@TheBabis1925]

❤

[@mariahamilton4278]

The lyrics are a masterpiece.

[@Kristina_483]

I wanted to express my feelings and then I saw your comment. ❤

[@jasonschultz-ej1me]

Anyone else here in 2024 hearing his prophetic words?

[@KiffietheDreamer]

Charity is a coat you wear twice a year. The rich declare themselves poor. It wasn't prophecy... it was always thus.

[@АфанасийШелков]

Слушаю с92года, ничего не поменялось,есть зло, война в Европе, фашистская Раша, всем мира и добра... Беларусь. С Д Майклом по жизни ❤❤❤

[@EdwinSmith-h1w]

Rich playing the poverty card

[@mariamacneil4881]

Yup, knew this was coming years ago

[@ruff500]

@@АфанасийШелков я его впервые в 1984 году услышал по финскому радио жил в 20 км от границы мне тогда 11 лет было

[@No-BS1369]

Listening in 2024, and still hoping to be listening in 2025! This song was way ahead of its time. Make peace your first priority for others as well as yourself.

[@GillianOsborne]

One of the best written and performed songs ever - as relevant today as when it was written.

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some George Michael fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal KZbin performances of PRAYING FOR TIME kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpnEpXWqhqdqi6c and MOTHERS PRIDE in tribute to 2 of George's most underrated songs. Live acoustic with no digital editing. WE MISS YOU GEORGE! Peace & stay safe.

[@geoffreyleggett3256]

First time Listen. What a beautiful song.

[@SylenceJohnson]

@@willritter4076 Nice

[@SylenceJohnson]

Indeed Gillian

[@74Voyeur]

maybe even more relevant today than when it was written.

[@gerardinecizmar]

If George were alive right now he'd be helping with massive donations just like he did quietly in the past. A true angel.

[@markhayes4149]

This song needs to be released at Christmas for charity for those who need it.

[@Sally-lg1vn]

Yeah, right there, simply beautiful song and beautiful man, George you really were loved so much xxxx

[@daveybaby10]

He paid £70k to save a lake next to my bosses house from being filled in,he rang him as he was the chair of the committee....my boss hung up on him twice before believing it was George.he gave the cash under the condition it was secret and the cheque came from a different name which hangs on his wall in his office to this day and they won the legal fight.he regularly spoke to George for years up until his death and he says he was a amazing humble guy

[@VINvIN344]

a fictitious angel is nothing to aspire to, how dare you

[@dannyvine3605]

There was the story, after his death, that he had donated money for a couple to have a child through IVF. He asked them to keep it a secret which they done, until he died

[@jeanroney814]

This song is so underrated. One of the most beautiful songs he ever wrote. The world lost a beautiful human being. this song is so relevant even today

[@cowboystyle4513]

It wasn't underated, it reached the number one spot in 1990 without even have visuals only the lyrics, but they were powerful and meaningful that they didn't even needed that

[@SISU889]

This was not an " underrated " song , this is top flight George Michael .

[@BuzieI]

I agree, a beautiful, kind soul with one of the most beautiful romantic voices in the world!

[@heatherrosalindbarnes1467]

He was a genius taken too soon xxxx

[@moniquekroll9792]

so true. This song is amazing and he was amazing.

[@JusticeForTheDead]

masterpieces like this should be playing on the radio every day in this country instead of the flimsy, quickly written dreck that is blaring out today. It has everything, power cords, great keyboards, a strong acoustic backing, his haunting vocals, and powerful wording that should make every soul think deeply. Mr Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou (George's given name), the greatest male vocalist, performer & writer of the past 40 years. Thank you for making me cry, dance, and laugh...

[@thatssoironic]

It’s Christmas time, and it’s George Michael time. This dude is one of those artists you don’t realize how important they were until they’re gone. God, what an unparalleled talent he was. Rest in Paradise my man, you’re so so missed.

[@ukqwerty999]

i don't like Christmas anymore ❤️❤️

[@chrisc1393]

You're correct about not realizing their importance until they're gone. INXS's Michael Hutchence is another one of those lyrical geniuses gone to soon. His words have kept me from going down the rabbit hole more than once. Thank you, MH ✌& ❤

[@0NeedHelp]

yes!

[@floranscalie5361]

💔💔💔💔💔💔💔✌🌈❤

[@donleibo1404]

This is George Michael will... Listen well

[@HDGuruGuy]

Listening in Oct 2024!

[@sandravasquez7721]

Me too

[@hansana2057]

Same❤ oct 24

[@Musicvato1972]

Especially now that the ekection done...

[@bernardcullen2769]

The tightel z it all no 1 cud sing that record only George Michael u

[@user-qg8qu6gg4s]

I've listened to this song and cried today. It's always meant a lot to me but especially today.

[@fejsfan8954]

In July of 2024 I feel that we should be praying for time, for eachother and for this crazy world.

[@Lorenzo-cp7qs]

Possibly the best song ever written. George's Imagine moment.

[@traceypendleton707]

I think we forget how many masterpieces hes composed.I heard this on a film the other day and I've been playing it ever since .Its in Last Christmas film 🥰

[@n.gerlach7334]

Very well put.

[@sophieboatman1447]

Well said

[@drewgab3172]

No, he himself disagreed with the comparison, saying PFT was much more negative. They are in fact very different, pretty uncomparable if not standing at opposite sides.

[@Lorenzo-cp7qs]

@@drewgab3172 It’s an imagine moment whether that’s pejorative or ameliorative. It’s still social commentary and has the same if not more impact than imagine. The symbolism of hope can be displayed in the line “maybe we are all just praying for time”.

[@bigtuna7086]

The whole world should listen to this song right now

[@michellethompson5658]

Amen

[@RoueArzhur]

Wake up Tuna, world haven't changed since this lyrics... And if the world has changed it has changed for the worse.

[@SFPD911]

Amen! I played this immediately after the long night of Elections and I cried to this beautiful raw truthful song.. 🇺🇸❤️

[@michaelkrausee]

Agree with you brother

[@mturner2584]

Yup

[@andrewhunt7315]

What a song...what a man...we miss you alot George.

[@paulamcginnis8149]

This song is about us sence last president its beautiful I'm 70 and never heard it before someone should release it again. Pray for more time

[@FreddieFreethinking]

George Michael Is One Of The Greatest Songwriters In Music History. This Is His Masterpiece. 👈

[@vwpolo1.9sd]

Brilliant men.George Michael.for ever🇦🇷

[@gracie99999]

😳no really dumbo

[@Darrenski]

One of his masterpieces

[@osirisjimenez5753]

This song will never become old, it will always be relevant ❤

[@FreddieFreethinking]

All gods children crept out the backdoor. George knew it all to well that humanity left God a long time ago.

[@andycross9840]

Humanity left God the same moment that he granted it 'free will'. God knew that collectively, humanity would take that gift and make a complete mess of it - but he had to grant that gift, because otherwise it would have meant us all effectively being robots.

[@kimberlyepps3730]

Watched the movie "Last Christmas " which included some of his music on the soundtrack. Also watched a documentary about the filming of the music video; great to see everyone that made it. Andrew Ridgely looks good.

[@nickgoddard9451]

The lyrics are so apt for the world right now

[@coreyelliott1968]

Right now? ALWAYS! 😉

[@jarita185]

Those lyrics are timeless

[@teresahernandez5618]

Yes very true

[@bhanir17]

Even more so now.

[@AMack-wd6bi]

That's for SURE!!!

[@everlenaoliver6912]

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, the most appropriate song in the world TODAY.

[@jurgencoucke]

I completely agree

[@DennisBialobrzeski]

Very profoundly spoken

[@marykilbanewalder802]

How visionary does this seem now?

[@MH-tk3yg]

Right!!

[@roni_marie76]

Who would've known George Michael would predict the future when he wrote this song

[@matthewpalmer8745]

I've said it once, I'll say it again: this man was a lyrical genius, with the purest of voices to match.

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some George Michael fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal KZbin performances of PRAYING FOR TIME and MOTHERS PRIDE in tribute to 2 of George's most underrated songs. Live acoustic with no digital editing. WE MISS YOU GEORGE! Peace & stay safe.

[@FreddieFreethinking]

One Of The Most Powerful Songs Ever Written.

[@funkysexy69]

🖤👍🏾💯

[@sabinealbertz6421]

YES !!!!!!!

[@gracie99999]

very powerful

[@Lisa-jo6ho]

Agree ❤❤

[@llgrannis]

One of the most beautiful songs he ever wrote. The world lost a beautiful human being.

[@ramonrivero4040]

llgrannis complety truth!

[@ln4465]

So true

[@gdgers]

Verdad

[@petrospetropoulos4156]

True...!!

[@looneytunes5808]

This song is as like my soul provider...

[@mariellencressman9624]

Whoever wrote the lyrics is a prophet

[@robertacquarulo1850]

George Michael, in my opinion, is thee best vocalist, live performer and song writer in my 50 years on this planet. What a shame that so many concentrated on his personal life when the joy he brought to the world stared them right in the face. You did good George.

[@guillermohernandez2842]

Robert Acquarulo Great vocalist yes, as a performer he had nothing There can be only one Freddie Mercury!

[@duckfowl5327]

@@guillermohernandez2842 Idk, Freddie imo is better but George Michael still is just as amazing. It's the fact that Freddie was in a band and George wasn't imo. He wrote everything by himself, hence less hits than Queen. I still believe his live performance of Somebody To Love was the best of that song, ever. Even one of the best queen song performances, if not the best...

[@robertacquarulo1850]

@@guillermohernandez2842, of course I would have to respectfully disagree. George was a definite triple threat, good looks, excellent vocals both in the studio and live as we as a gifted dancer/performer which he got from his mom. With that being said, Freddy and Queen were exceptional as well. Happy Holidays to all you GM fans.

[@jazzjazzy1538]

Lou reed Nick Drake jim Morisson Tim buckley Roger waters David G Kurt Cobain Nick Cave Sigur Ros Prince Bob Marley Jorge ben acdc ledzep Bowie James Brown MJ and so on.. The cuisine is not reduced on only one meal .. Music too

[@eloybahena6917]

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[@hyperdrive608]

My God, how much emotion went into this song?! He put everything into it. Those lines: "He can't come back, cause he has no children to come back for" and 'Charity is a coat you wear twice a year" - utterly heartbreaking. A mark of a top quality singer-songwriter. RIP

[@1daughter1son]

SeaMe Only your faith guarantees that.

[@Sean-ec7pr]

This is what a real Man sounds like....feeling pain through others suffering...Lesson to us all

[@carlosmilan8683]

@@1daughter1son crystal atheist right.....

[@jennadarby1]

This man was light years ahead of most humans on this planet today in 2022 even when this song was written. The message is as relevant today as it was then, probably more so. Listen, people or we will not exist. 🙏💜🌎

[@johnbaries2754]

You're right about that

[@bonniewascher5313]

You're so right

[@blondeboxer62]

So true

[@vitamia9113]

💜

[@IG-os7ch]

He is a STARSEED 😍

[@strangemagic8865]

Happy New Year George 🙏🏻♥️✨

[@nthlns]

This song is so powerful that it hurts. Wow. Pure masterpiece

[@davidsmith7806]

Absolute genius, my dear.

[@roccop913]

I know 😭

[@crystalhiggins3577]

I agree!

[@TheSoupdragon1968]

It truly is!

[@kaitlynkarol4600]

So well put. Agreed! It is a perfect timeless song for now - esp in these Covid times.

[@BrianSmith-vl7xu]

This is my favourite George Michael song. The depth of the lyrics is incredible. It could be about the world we live in now. Almost 30 years later.

[@sbh123yt]

It is hard to choose best song for an artist like George Michael. This is one of his best, but I really cannot choose one.

[@kaatkaat6872]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@PianoGesang]

I assume that's why he had to leave

[@phyllisbowler182]

This song never fails to touch my heart

[@borhan181818]

In The New York Times September 16, 1990, George Michael is quoted regarding this song: "No event inspired the song. It's my way of trying to figure out why it's so hard for people to be good to each other. I believe the problem is conditional as opposed to being something inherent in mankind. The media has affected everybody's consciousness much more than most people will admit. Because of the media, the way the world is perceived is as a place where resources and time are running out. We're taught that you have to grab what you can before it's gone. It's almost as if there isn't time for compassion."

[@davidgutierrez8795]

Pacific Mind then again, one must wonder who owns the media?

[@brabbit3389]

I wanted to copy and paste this quote, nice one Pacific mind xxx

[@robertacquarulo1850]

Excellent and thank you so much for bringing the meaning of the song to my attention.

[@thelifeofripple245]

Never a truer word written.. rip

[@mr2del]

OUCH!

[@Richard-uq5dy]

This is the year of the hungry man , who’s place is in the past , is one of the most profound and best line of lyrics ever and as true today as it was when George wrote it. RIP George you will be missed forever but also remembered forever in the magnificent works of art you left us

[@justgoodygreen]

I just can't believe the amount of power this song has. George was blessed when he created this.

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some George Michael fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of PRAYING FOR TIME and MOTHERS PRIDE on my YT channel in tribute to the Listen Without Prejudice album. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. THANK YOU GEORGE. WE MISS YOU.

[@PSJ71]

Brings me to tears every single time

[@kel2904]

George was created for a purpose.

[@cabello_asi]

@@PSJ71 Me too, story repeats. Humankind ... always

[@gdgers]

justgoodygreen wonderful comment

[@MezoRiccio]

George Michael was a master of his craft and this is one of the greatest songs ever written

[@chrisleguen2813]

As a metalhead, I love the way this song was written, most people remember his more popular songs but this is the song that I'll always remember him by, this is basically George Michael's imagine!

[@jaygee1616]

Wow!!! I never looked at it that by but I think your absolutely correct, this is his “imagine”

[@jamesmurphy369]

That's exactly what I thought too, wow.

[@leebrogden]

Same here a metalhead this absolutely brilliant

[@meltewani]

So true bro

[@ashleylee5445]

Rock and metal is my music. But I love what this guy did musically and not ashamed to admit it. 🙏

[@josephbenson5356]

If this was released today it would go in straight to number 1!

[@Unknown-oo7qk]

They should totally start playing on the radio again rn

[@ufuktuncoz2239]

We can do it in 2025..

[@Phalanx70]

R.I.P. George Michael. :-( His best song to my opinion.

[@pcolt4]

I came here to say the exact same thing. IMO his best song, and somehow his most underappreciated. The message, I suppose, was too raw for mainstream listeners.

[@robertdearmas2812]

I agree that this was his best song....beautifully written and sung. RIP George...we are going to miss you .

[@lkeke35]

I agree. This song gets me every time I hear it. Every time!

[@abctowin]

one of his greatest songs!! I'll miss you George Michael.

[@AleksandarGospic]

Agree, his best song for me too, and lyrics are as actual now as they've ever been!

[@beverleymarcelin6188]

This song speakes to me in these dark times

[@jeanines_channel3246]

Why him? We love you, George. It takes a lot for me to mourn a celebrity, but he is one.

[@enriqueruizp8669]

Jean Holleman same here

[@deepalmer3960]

My husband gave me the news...he said, "I want to tell you before you see it online"...George Michael will always be my favorite. He was such an amazing vocalist. God rest his soul.

[@gusbaker4u]

God hates us all...he just chose George as his latest victim

[@sonneversets3530]

@gusbaker4u: You are quite wrong about that statement. God sent His only begotten Son, *Jesus* to *die* for you. And He has waited patiently for you to turn to Him, for however long, He has now. He's full of Grace & Mercy. All one needs to do, is *ask* for it. Pretty simple, to get *Everlasting Life* w/Him. Not hateful, *at all*. You have Him mixed up with *man*. Now, there's a *hateful* crop.

[@gusbaker4u]

God made man hateful in his own evil appearance, and openly regrets making mankind in Genesis...he is *anything* but good.

[@InterestiblesUK]

I'm a straight man but I loved this man so much! He was a beautiful soul taken by God because he belongs with him

[@Butterfly22593]

The "This is the year of the guilty man, your television takes a stand, and you find that was over there is over here" lyrics stands out to me the most. The media has some people so manipulated they don't know how to think critically anymore. The rise of social media just made is worse

[@FreddieFreethinking]

Right On Point.

[@carolesmith2619]

Internet and social media, worst things ever invented 😳😳media as a whole tbh ( Caroline Flack) 😪😪

[@ΓεωργίαΠροδανα]

This song is magnificent and speaks for all these things that happen every day in our planet.Every day we face horrible pictures in our societies.Its unfortunately global phenomeno. I am from Greece. George was so sensitive and political correct to see so early all this situation and had the courage to talk about it with this wonderful- to hear it- song.

[@briankoshenina320]

It's hard to love When there's so much to hate Hanging on to hope When there is no hope to speak off... Simply brilliant

[@sabinealbertz6421]

Just brilliant and fantastic ❣❣❣

[@sheilainnes1493]

Really

[@yourboi2676]

If this song don't give you goosebumps then you ain't human. R.I.P GM

[@ClimateChanged2020]

RIP to all of humanity. Actually over millions of species are at risk of extinction ✌

[@vegasatty3924]

Agreed.

[@GeneGenieUK]

@@ClimateChanged2020 Don't lose faith Brother/Sister. Humanity WILL fight back and we WILL win. Stay strong!

[@ClimateChanged2020]

@@GeneGenieUK I appreciate your optimism friend! Much love

[@SylenceJohnson]

WORD UP

[@VeMe-lg9gq]

His voice.... This is something from other galaxy❤️😭

[@adambensouda5886]

This song is more relevant today then ever George, I wonder what you would have to say with all that the world is going through right now! We are all praying for time! Rest in power George, your music lives on and comforts us! Thank you 🙏

[@thethirdman2135]

Very true, stay safe

[@MrPizza063]

@Jody Plaatjies a visionary song from 1990 amazing

[@Zeus-kj7nn]

Great comment man. I was thinking the same thing. He's probably crying from Heaven..

[@bengramos9305]

He will do a lot of charities and maybe a song😥

[@peterbradfield2805]

Tomorrow, October 7th, 2020, is the start of the 30th anniversary of when George Michael took "Praying For Time" to #1 on Billboard Magazine's HOT 100 chart (I remember it well, because I thought no other song @ the time deserved to go to #1 as much as this one), and I think you are very much correct in that assessment Adam, six months later, unfortunately. (It was #1 from October 7th to 13th, 1990). Trying to hold on to hope myself with hopefully Trump's White House and campaign imploding, and Biden showing and reminding us here in the states what it is to be a true caring and patriotic President and with hopeful poll numbers to match. This October is going to be about as nerve racking to me as the one back 30-years ago when this song was #1.

[@mikesunboxing]

this song becomes more and more relevant as the years roll on - RIP George

[@RyanInLA]

everyone knows he was a great singer but this man was a hell of a songwriter.

[@duckfowl5327]

The second best singer imo and the best lyricwriter imo Super underrated too

[@duncanwcraig9668]

He wrote Careless Whisper at age 17. That’s incredible.

[@arxsyn]

he was also great at writing and arranging his own music behind the scenes

[@paulmoss691]

Takes about 15 secs for the tears to fill my eyes😢

[@09meangirl]

What a very fitting song for whats happening right now ! Not much to love, there's so much to hate, hanging on to hope when there's no hope to speak off, and the wounded skies above say its much much to late, so maybe we should all be praying for time 😢

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some George Michael fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal KZbin performances of PRAYING FOR TIME and MOTHERS PRIDE in tribute to 2 of George's most underrated songs. Live acoustic with no digital editing. WE MISS YOU GEORGE! Peace & stay safe.

[@susanleone9767]

We're running out of time. We need to start praying, some people don't believe what they can't see. Wake up!!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍🙂🎵🎵🌎

[@christopherthorne8906]

Can’t explain how much his music means to me.

[@danielawihler5383]

❤

[@jawoody9745]

Why? Why are you gone? You had so much more to sing about! Your heart broke on us and you were only 53 years old!

[@mptb4419]

I cannot listen to this beautiful song without feeling emotional..its so beautiful..RIP George ❤😢😢

[@johnkarag]

This song is one of the greatest songs ever written in the music history with so powerful lyrics and so wonderfull music.......what an incredible timeless and classic the same time masterpiece...R.I.P. George Michael you will never be forgotten you are living through our hearts and through our mind's forever and ever......!!!!!!!!!

[@jaygee1616]

Well said I agree

[@luisasedre8962]

It's 8th October 2024, Let's See How Many Legends Love Listening To This Amazing And Legendary And Powerful Masterpiece.

[@susanrhodes3768]

8th October 24'.....me too....❤

[@sistersrefuge]

🙏🏾❤️

[@panciobrazzo6605]

I’m 19, and i started to listen George during Covid. From that moment, I continued to listen all his songs. George was incredible❤️

[@Detailguy101]

19? you dont know real music like this

[@panciobrazzo6605]

@@Detailguy101for me, this is one of many George’s masterpieces. This was REAL MUSIC

[@terriacton1226]

Wham fan since I don’t know when

[@seanycage2610]

Excellent 👍👍👍

[@aprylwhitten5189]

"Hanging on to hope, when there is no hope to speak of." Such an amazing poet.

[@lenblack1462]

I can't believe this isn't played more. I thought it was one of his best.

[@hollypotthoff8965]

It is indeed. Too often, we only stop to listen to the genius of our lost heroes after they are gone. Now George will be played extensively, until we begin to forget again, and move on. It says nothing about the genius of these heroes, but only of how short our attention spans are.

[@CapperTaylor]

In a word...profound.

[@cowboystyle5491]

Willie Gordon and even so, and without an official music video and a battle against his record company, this song went to number one in billboard hot 100 singles chart

[@sarahmc20]

Goosebumps

[@jamescollings1834]

Praying for Time is quite possibly the best song ever written.

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some GM fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of PRAYING FOR TIME and ONE MORE TRY on my YT site in tribute to 2 of George's greatest songs. Live acoustic with no digital editing. THANK YOU GEORGE. WE MISS YOU.

[@duckfowl5327]

@@willritter4076 Agreed, your performance of Praying For Time was amazing.... Didn't know you had one for One More Try, I'll check it out.

[@SteveGellerMusic]

These might be among the 20 greatest lyrics ever written for a pop song.

[@seanduchinsky2632]

absolutely. not fond of most of his music, but this is genius.

[@threelions6993]

This song always puts me in to uncontrollable tears. I love it but makes me feel so sad

[@liona6185]

This song is so underrated.

[@gollycom]

Your stupidity is incomprehensible

[@angelagak399]

Big time!

[@rayva1]

Wasn’t underrated when it first went off the air back in the early 90s. It just made more sense to the world now.

[@tinahartley2218]

Absolute masterpiece.

[@maxconstar7731]

This bloke had it all the voice,the great lyrics,the instrumentals you name it.What a legend

[@razvantasca]

...loved his music, he was GREAT, and...still human, fragile, sensitive, great man!🙏💖🎶🙏

[@stephenfleming4313]

Songwriting genius sadly missed

[@ka92010rock]

Don’t forget the good looks and kindness.

[@curtmuhlenberg9363]

and an absolute gentleman! had the opportunity to sit,chat, laugh and drink way too many beers with him in Amsterdam on a Tuesday evening. L E G E N D !!!

[@cbee5601]

I was a huge fan back in the day , appreciate and respect him as an artist more now than ever .

[@kkly27]

Lyrically, one of the best songs ever written...in my lowly opinion anyway.

[@stevenbannister9069]

Not lowly, too many people are full of themselves on here.

[@GeorgeMichaelTribute]

So true, an honest opinion.

[@ian975]

Yes and the most haunting and moving melody and vocal

[@lost_valley]

agree, it takes a special talent to write such deep lyrics in complete sync with melody.

[@equalizertime5350]

NOT LOWLY AT ALL AND YOUR SO LOVELY 💖

[@AbbieJames25580]

Perhaps one of the finest aging songs of the last 50 years

[@licecnayr]

Not just his best song, but one of the greatest songs ever. Never gets old.

[@traceymac6084]

very true, a classic

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some George Michael fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of PRAYING FOR TIME and ONE MORE TRY on my YT channel in tribute to two of George's many enduring compositions. Eventually our man will get his due for all that he gave to modern music as a vocalist, songwriter and producer. THANK YOU GEORGE. WE MISS YOU.

[@weapoolx182]

@Ryan Patrick Yes! It will forever be evergreen.