A Prayer For The Unborn

Gary Numan · Mutate [2003]

So, I prayed

But you weren't listening.

Making miracles?

So, I begged

But you were far away.

Saving souls perhaps?

So, I screamed

But she was very small

And you have worlds to mend

So, she died

And you were glorious

But you were somewhere else

If you are my shepherd

Then I'm lost and no-one can find me

If you are my saviour

Then I'm dead and no-one can help me

If you are my glory

Then I'm sick and no-one can cure me

If you light my darkness

Then I'm blind and no-one can see me

If you are my father

Then love lies abandoned and bleeding

If you are my comfort

Then nightmares are real and deceiving

If you are my answer

Then I must have asked the wrong question

I'd spit on your heaven

If I could find one to believe in

A Prayer For The Unborn

Gary Numan's 'A Prayer For The Unborn' stands as a compelling song within his 2003 album Mutate, marking a significant period of reinvention for the electronic music pioneer. Following a long history of defining the new wave and synth-pop genres, Numan utilized this era to explore darker, more experimental textures that diverged from his earlier Tubeway Army and solo hits. The track reflects his enduring ability to craft atmospheric soundscapes that blend industrial rhythms with introspective melodies. As part of a discography that spans decades, this recording demonstrates his continued relevance and willingness to push sonic boundaries. The song captures the moody, cinematic quality often associated with his later work, offering listeners a glimpse into his evolving artistic vision without relying on the immediate hooks of his classic 1970s and 1980s output.