Prayer

music and lyrics: Dušan Janeček

Piano ballad – I composed the song at the end of 2018 and it was sung by Paľo Drapák in the same year. It was one of my youngest songs at that time, but it was also my first song that was released to the public.

Interpreters

singing: Paľo Drapák

player at piano/keyboard instrument: Dušan Janeček

Video

Lyrics (translation):

Under the cover of darkness and kneeling down before You 
I’m interceding with You for all the tired, the poor and 
those I meet in the night hours, lost in their grey shadow
for all those who are awake in fear of what comes with the new morning
hear the plea that I wear on my lips
give them a blessed sleep

awaken hope and love in us
what if they are dozing off somewhere
bring rest and peace to everything that surrounds us
let the rush and crazy time slow down
give us some faith back

where children's laughter has disappeared from the streets 
and where the generous hand of a friend is 
why we see failure behind modesty 
and money, power or fame behind success 
teach us to face arguments and disagreements and 
how to fall to the ground with honour 
how to stay true to firm principles and
show the lost the right way 

awaken kindness to our neighbours in us
what if it is dozing off somewhere
do not let it be sought there where it is not at all
bring rest and peace to everything that surrounds us
let envy, anger and resentment drive away and
give us some faith back

for these humble requests, our Lord,
humbly please, I believe, I hope
with thanks that you listen indulgently
and forgive me if I dare too much

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