George Michael - Praying For Time (Official Video)

[@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!

[@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 😢

[@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

[@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 💯

[@rubedogg6969]

This is how many people miss George Michael in 2024!

[@bradskinner7877]

Right here bro

[@roxyobrien504]

Count me in.

[@DingoDin]

Long live Saint George 🙏 ❤

[@zeldalink875]

@@DingoDin Je l'aime énormément ❤👼

[@lesliemiros6743]

Me too.

[@everlenaoliver6912]

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

[@jurgencoucke]

I completely agree

[@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.

[@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. ❤

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 💖

[@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...

[@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.

[@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”.

[@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

[@gusbaker4u]

"hanging on to hope...when there is no hope to speak of" damn that lyric gets me every time, and it gets truer every day

[@treychatillon6994]

your profile pic looks like its from Dungeons and Dragons.

[@myczek1]

Dokladnie. Ten werset jest najlepszy. Kocham go.

[@FreddieFreethinking]

A Prophesy About The Collapse Of Humanity.

[@RachelIn179]

Agree.

[@robryan2875]

The trough before the peak❤

[@EdwinSmith-h1w]

True True

[@sonialboresi348]

Agree

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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 😍

[@hunter-leigh]

just a 15 year old girl loving it

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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]

🎉🎉🎉❤❤

[@PinkShpongleFloyd311]

@@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@stefan1252]

26 year old lyrics that smack right into your face as if they were written yesterday. As of today countries of the European Union are trying to forbid begging, as if it would make poverty disappear. Shame on them! Please embrace the words that Michael hit spot on, and bring them into your everyday life.

[@theotherdave2005]

Agreed. And watching the Brexit process from America, I genuinely hope that the remaining EU parties can take a step back from what I see as blind collectivism at the expense of soverignty.

[@mrg6182]

I bought this album when it was released…I got George straight away, nothing to do with his private life, couldn’t care less. I just got his lyrics, wow, what a talent…my personal take from his career is Cowboys and Angels, superb song, lyrics arrangements and vocals…cheers George, and thank you…

[@leesmith7009]

👏

[@beverleymarcelin6188]

This song speakes to me in these dark times

[@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

[@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.

[@carrroad]

If only there were more artists that had this man's emotional intelligence to write such powerful and emotive lyrics. Sadly they seem to care only about money and social status.

[@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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[@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

[@FreddieFreethinking]

One Of The Most Powerful Songs Ever Written.

[@funkysexy69]

🖤👍🏾💯

[@sabinealbertz6421]

YES !!!!!!!

[@gracie99999]

very powerful

[@Lisa-jo6ho]

Agree ❤❤

[@22RosesGrow]

"I guess somewhere along the way, he must have let us all out to play...turned his back and all Gods children crept out the backdoor." This whole album is perfect.

[@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

[@krismikewill]

Despite being a #1 song, this is severely underrated.

[@mcel33]

One of his absolute best. This song came out 26 years ago and every lyric is as true and relevant today as it was then.

[@reynadeespadas4452]

QUIEN ESTA AQUÍ EN 2024....ESCUCHANDO ESTA HERMOSA CANCIÓN ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Juvejuvejuve38]

La generazione di oggi ascoltano solo cacate 😂

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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!!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍🙂🎵🎵🌎

[@tjfSIM]

RIP to a genuine, generous, compassionate philanthropist - you will be sorely missed George :(

[@playgirlc]

could not agree more

[@granto6738]

Lovely words

[@valleamerica4192]

Hermosa .me encanta

[@veratheron7019]

His philanthropy was largely anonymous whilst he was alive; even the worst of his tabloid slayers have been silenced, after the revelations following his death, of his generosity, always under the cloak of anonymity.

[@eeyore077]

can you pls talk me more about that? didnt hear nothing about in my country..thanks in advance

[@mbeliba]

Very meaningful lyrics. Let’s not forget that George was one of the few artists in pop industry to stand up for his beliefs. The music industry tried to ridicule him but thankfully his songs will comfort us for the years to come....

[@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

[@susanleone9767]

Wake up everybody!! people are losing faith,🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 God bless 😊❤

[@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

[@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

[@miguelhernandez6105]

“It’s so hard to love, there’s so much to hate”....So much of what is going on today!!

[@johnkenney7171]

yeah, this line stands out for me as well, and the charity/coat you wear one

[@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 👍👍👍

[@dearmakeupdiary]

Gone way too soon! My favourite song of his! So much feeling.

[@Mirkogeorge]

his best song.ever

[@Joke9972]

And many, many with you...

[@MarioLopez-jg4yu]

DearMakeUpDiary 😍

[@lisamann4897]

I know way way too soon. Im still trying to get my head round it all still i luv and alwayys miss him so much. Xxxc

[@MarioLopez-jg4yu]

DearMakeUpDiary Amen

[@redimade]

im 50 and george michael was never on my radar, but the lyrics and sound of this is amazing and should be considered a classic

[@charlotterydhill7642]

Still cant grip that this person is not a live here on this world. Peace to his relatives. Thank you for all the good music you gave to the world.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@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

[@peterkazsol8443]

After already losing David Bowie, Prince, Maurice White (Earth. Wind and Fire), Glenn Frey (The Eagles), Leonard Cohen, Sharon Jones, Rick Parfitt (Status Quo) and many many more in 2016, we just lost another iconic artist.. I hope we are done for this year... Please!!!!! -- R.I.P. George Michael --

[@wladimir3728]

What about people who die that aren't famous?

[@thee4thdoctor]

I was always a Rocker more than anything else...my favorite band of all time being Led Zeppelin, if that tells you anything. However I grew up in a house where music was always played, and in the 70's when I was a child I loved bands such as Abba, and The Bee Gees. Before the Rocker - there was the lover of Pop music. So I could never ignore any talent - no matter the genre. At least not in the last century. This century hasn't had much of anything to offer, as stars are now born overnight on talentless shows. Though back in the 80's - in the midst of everything that was going on in the music world, during my hardest Rockin days, there was this young man who sang so beautifully, and wrote so passionately that he too couldn't be ignored. I followed his career from the beginnings of WHAM through to his latter days as a solo artist, and was as saddened as most when I'd heard of his passing. What a loss. Thank You George for your music, and your humanity.

[@robgallant1377]

Right on man!

[@robertacquarulo1850]

Beautifully said. Listen daily and since I grew up with him, I am finding it very hard getting over his passing. He was wronged simply for being honest, open, caring and for doing the right thing. Damn the media.

[@xfilesfoxisdead7979]

Yeah im a rocker too and i should hate this tune...but i love whole album

[@craigmarkowski7156]

I think your words speak for a lot of us , Well said !

[@menotyou4851]

That's beautifully said.

[@ninanedeva7216]

Nearly 30 years later nothing has changed and whatever is described in this song is the same if not worse. One of is his best songs.

[@swiftjustice04]

Nina Nedeva Amen!!

[@bernabe005]

Nina Nedeva so true

[@elainerampton5173]

If everyone took a moment to read the words.... Maybe the world would be a better place

[@lizaughton4845]

Totally agree

[@GeorgeMichaelTribute]

Sure is. Liam Gallagher's favorite GM song.

[@georgemcclendon5040]

Yes damn good artist wish he was still with us!

[@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. 🙏

[@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.

[@mariner25004635]

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

[@ClimateChanged2020]

@@mariner25004635 I appreciate your optimism friend! Much love

[@SylenceJohnson]

WORD UP

[@TKK765]

My favorite song ever, it has everything, it is so relevant, timeless, THE BEST WRITTEN LYRICS, the drama in his voice, the way he connects with the lyrics, I cannot say enough about thisss

[@charryn21]

So so true

[@Brando-x7u]

Prayers for time, strength and hope! 😢

[@kennybenally7187]

'Last Christmas' brought me here, haha. The skate Rink scene when the lights came on. Wow! It made me gasp with that opening chord and the lights. The chords that followed were perfectly placed as well and made that whole scene so much more meaningful and deep. It made it all the more special when the plot twist at the end hits you. Still feeling it now and I'm not really a big mushy RomCom guy neither, haha.

[@terriacton1226]

It might of been the film that bought you here but wham have been together much longer than that

[@gardenaysia]

I agree with u..i used to hear this song back in the 90's

[@londongirl6389]

Love that movie I cry my eyes out every time I watch it

[@kennybenally7187]

@@terriacton1226 I know that. I'm a product of the 80's and am fully aware of who they were. I just wasn't a fan of them back then, because all I ever listened to was rock and metal. Also, this was a George Michael solo release that came out late 80's or early 90's.

[@joeldantesadriano3682]

Wham is one of my favorite 80s band and their song Wake me up before you go go started my love for singing. However, the movie Last Christmas helped me rediscover this song which is kind of under the radar for me. Now it's my second George-Wham favorite song.

[@AM-xz6bf]

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written ❤️

[@jimatyeo5797]

I have to agree rip George xx

[@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.

[@oni741]

@Ryan Patrick Yes! It will forever be evergreen.

[@FreddieFreethinking]

Money And Greed Has Poisoned Humanity. That Is Exactly What George Michael Ment When He Wrote This Epic Masterpiece.

[@damien1978able]

This sounds more relevant for 2016 than it did for 1990. George Micheal is a profit!

[@DarnellHendeason-dk3uw]

Damien Moye : shut the hell up idiot.

[@georgeproductionz2498]

Damien Moye you mean prophet

[@dustypages5790]

maybe we should all be praying for time.. RIP

[@brucebitton6716]

Greg Timmons oh yes for sure it's the one thing money can't buy my friend

[@TheMarkyMarx]

actually not true, as a scientific medical fact, the rich generally live much longer.

[@sosidecop64]

Greg Timmons Let's all pray for Christ return.

[@casetrackerlcac423]

"He can't come back because He has no children to come back for." This is how I feel when I listen to American evangelical "Christians" now.

[@A_Final_Hit]

sosidecop64 What an idiotic thing to pray for. Might as well pray for the Easter Bunny to become a Jedi Knights so he can fight for Hogwarts.

[@hutch1197]

"The rich declare themselves poor."......that pretty much sums up our world today.

[@Vernostonus]

George was always ahead of his time. Brilliant singer/composer.

[@porchfyre612]

Yep! Especially when we find that American Congress wants a raise because $175,000 per year is not a comfortable salary to live on... smh.

[@hutch1197]

Porch Fyre In Chicago, they have special public schools for low-income students with high academic scores to help the smarter poor kids get ahead. This week, they busted a bunch of rich families from the suburbs who lied about their incomes/addresses to sneak their kids into those schools in Chicago. They should all be in jail.

[@cc777gg]

I won a trip to see him in concert in Chicago (I'm in Denver) in my early 20's in 1987. He has always been my favorite artist and I became an authentic Christian much later in life. Revelation 14:13 (Jesus speaking from the Throne in Heaven) “And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this down: Blessed are those who die in the Lord from now on. Yes, says the Spirit, they are blessed indeed, for they will rest from their hard work; for their good deeds follow them!”” ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭14:13‬ ‭NLT‬‬ bible.com/116/rev.14.13.nlt Wow! So powerful and truly amazing! God's Word is light and life to those who read it and abide by it. Revelation 14:13 proclaims that once you give your life to Jesus, and have died and gone to heaven, your "deeds" will follow you -!!! George Michael gave so much money 💰 millions and millions to cancer charity's , children's charity's and many others. He always chose to remain an anonymous giver. His reward is now in heaven. I prayed for George for years to give his life to Christ and repent of his sin. God bless you George I love you forever ❤️

[@grumpyguts1967]

yawn!

[@ruthsteers297]

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

[@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.

[@heather937]

This song is hard hitting. George Michael was seriously a man of great insight. People should read the lyrics and take heed. I know this song made me look at myself. What does God think of us? Everyone should be kind to each other, our wild life and Mother Earth. George, I will miss your genius and clearly what an unassuming compassionate man you were. I grew up with your music, however, I was too young to take in the true meaning of these lyrics until now.

[@paulaesthersilva3869]

I can’t tell u how many times I’ve listened to this song and it never never gets old RIP George Michael just incomparable

[@jimmyreed432]

@ Paula Esther Silva so true..I love this song, he was an amazing artist.

[@leslierobertson4734]

I echo you: Incomparable; so magical... L&P

[@ukqwerty999]

I look for someone to match his complete talent but always fail.

[@wolfiblackforest8577]

His Soul has now found peace, he was a greatfull voice.🙏

[@CULOOKN]

I cry every time I hear this song............I wish we could all live in peace and happiness as humans. May God Bless this Earth and everyone who believes, and forgive us for we are only human. Listen Without Prejudice ............2023

[@kcummings63]

This song is still relevant 28 yrs after George wrote it, especially in 2018 America. He was a genius with the voice of an angel.

[@manthony225]

RIP. It's chilling how these lyrics perfectly address where are as 2016 closes.

[@MiguelDante]

This was the first song I pulled up to listen to when I heard the awful news on Christmas Day. It really says so much about the times we live in. I can't believe George is gone...

[@migloo1]

This song is so relevant today. Wow

[@NewRootsHairUK]

I still can't believe we have lost this genius. RIP. :(

[@CicoinTokyo777]

I didn’t know this song until today... beautiful

[@kendro-sixxcanton4101]

...just the best male voice...EVER...

[@robertphillips8676]

So so true. I just feel like his voice is effortless. Just makes me happy. The only thing from George I like is Careless Whisper. However it is like all platinum. I LOVE YOU George.

[@FRENCHFRAGER66]

Think about Freddie mercury!

[@hallson2917]

CRY when I hear this.

[@drchunkybiscuit9973]

I'm going to say it, I am. This is better than John Lennon's Imagine. There, I did it.

[@jamesdunn9714]

'Imagine" is an iconic song and will never be out done. That said, this song is very good. But, it is no "Imagine".

[@Daisy-ct3nh]

At least George wasn't a hypocrite

[@petersutherland7779]

James this is a classic song

[@duckfowl5327]

@@jamesdunn9714 It's not imagine.... It's better.... Imagine isn't nearly the best song. Compare the lyrics.. Compare the singing. Just because a song is iconic, doesn't mean it's better than any other By that logic, Gucci Gang is a masterpiece... George Michael>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>John Lennon

[@gabrieltalavera4465]

This song is simply timeless and prophetic. It's like the words are ripped out from the book of John revelation.

[@marvettevalentine1164]

This is George’s best song ever, makes me very tearful. RIP George, we love you❤️🥰

[@amyloftus266]

This one will hurt for such a long time.

[@DarnellHendeason-dk3uw]

Amy Loftus : I'm here for you.

[@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.