My Lover's Prayer

Otis Redding · Forever Otis Reding (Coll) (Tin) [2007]

This is my lover's prayer

I hope it'll reach out to you, my love

This is my lover's prayer

And I hope you can understand it, my love



My life is such a weary thing

But it might be old pressure bringing rain

You keep wanting, waiting and wishing

When I know deep down that I'm not to blame



What you gonna do tonight

When you need some loving arms to hold you tight

What you gonna do tonight

When you need my heavy voice to tell you good night



Honey but you can't let that be no problem

You've got to come home and help me solve it

[Yeah] I won't be missing you

And honey, my lover's prayer would be all over



What can the matter be [now]?

It can't be too serious, we can't talk it over

Living in this misery, darling

You can't make my life all over



Honey but don't you let that be no problem

Just come on home and help me solve it

[Dear] I won't be missing you

And my lover's prayer would be all over

It got to be all over

Honey, all over

Don't keep my life going round so many circles



I won't be missing you

I won't be missing you

And my lover's prayer won't be all over



This is my lover's prayer

Come on y'all

This is my lovers prayer

And I hope it reaches out to you

This is my lover's prayer

I hope it gets to you

My Lover's Prayer - Otis Redding

Otis Redding's 'My Lover's Prayer' stands as a quintessential example of his soulful vocal delivery and the raw emotional intensity that defined the 1960s soul genre. Recorded during a pivotal period in his career, the track showcases Redding's signature ability to convey deep longing and vulnerability through his voice alone. As part of the 'Forever Otis Redding' compilation, the recording highlights his mastery of the ballad format, blending gospel-inflected harmonies with a driving rhythm section that became a hallmark of his sound. The song reflects the broader tradition of soul music where personal devotion and romantic yearning were expressed with unapologetic passion, cementing Redding's legacy as one of the most influential vocalists in American music history.