Save A Prayer is a song by the English new wave band Duran Duran. It was released in 1982 as the third single from their second studio album, “Rio.” The song was written by the band’s lead vocalist Simon Le Bon, keyboardist Nick Rhodes, guitarist Andy Taylor, bassist John Taylor, and drummer Roger Taylor.

Save A Prayer is known for its dreamy, atmospheric sound and romantic lyrics. It became one of Duran Duran’s most popular and enduring songs, reaching the top ten in several countries, including the UK, where it peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart.

The song’s music video, directed by Russell Mulcahy, features the band performing in various exotic locations, including Sri Lanka, interspersed with scenes of a young woman exploring the city of Colombo. The video contributed to the song’s success and helped establish Duran Duran’s image as glamorous and adventurous pop stars.

Duran Duran – Save A Prayer Lyrics

You saw me standing by the wall,
Corner of a main street,
And the lights are flashing on your window sill.
All alone ain’t much fun,
So you’re looking for the thrill,
And you know just what it takes and where to go.

Don’t say a prayer for me now
Save it ’til the morning after
No, don’t say a prayer for me now
Save it ’til the morning after

Feel the breeze deep on the inside,
Look you down into your well,
If you can, you’ll see the world in all his fire,
Take a chance,
Like all dreamers can’t find another way,
You don’t have to dream it all, just live a day

Don’t say a prayer for me now
Save it ’til the morning after
No, don’t say a prayer for me now
Save it ’til the morning after

Save it ’til the morning after
Save it ’til the morning after

Pretty looking road
I try to hold the rising floods that fill my skin
Don’t ask me why I’ll keep my promise
Melt the ice
And you wanted to dance so I asked you to dance
But fear is in your soul
Some people call it a one night stand
But we can call it paradise

Don’t say a prayer for me now
Save it ’til the morning after
No, don’t say a prayer for me now
Save it ’til the morning after
Save it ’til the morning after
Save it ’til the morning after
Save it ’til the morning after
Save it ’til the morning after

Save a prayer ’til the morning after
Save a prayer ’til the morning after
Save a prayer ’til the morning after
Save a prayer ’til the morning after
Save a prayer ’til the morning after…