Universal Prayer
Jamelia
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I'm just the same as you I could be the same age too Do the same music you do Every day No matter what separates us The same stars we see at night No matter what's up against us Still gonna have dreams burning bright I believe we fear what we don't know We can be our own enemy But if we conquered and If you took my hand I see a girl you see a man Oh oh Testi Canzoni na na na na I?m just the same as you I could be the same age too Do the same music you do Everyday No matter what separates us The same stars we see at night No matter what suffers against us Still gonna have dream burning right I believe we fear what we don't know, we can be our own enemy But if we concord and If you took my hand I see a girl you see a man Everybody has the same dream A dream in their heart Get a chance to make a life Love somebody they won't Open your eyes we're all the same We won't be scared So let's sing together now Na na na na In this Universal Prayer Oh oh na na na na I see the smoking light That complicates a simple life I'm here and you are there Miles away All you gotta do is believe That anything you want you can reach There's no limit to what we could be So open your mind And set yourself free I believe we fear what we don't know, we can be our own enemy But if we concord and If you took my hand I see a girl you see a man Everybody has the same dream A dream in their heart Get a chance to make a life Love somebody they won't Open your eyes we're all the same We won't be scared So let's sing together now Na na na na In this Universal Prayer And in this dream I have at night That I don't understand the world at all You might be right but it seems to me That we've come to fight to far Cause I believe that fears I try to save our souls And hardest time will come And all this pain will go So try to understand The precious things I've said Every woman every man Oh oh na na na na Everybody has the same dream A dream in their heart Get a chance to make a life Love somebody they won't Open your eyes we're all the same We won't be scared So let's sing together now Na na na na In this Universal Prayer Everybody has the same dream A dream in their heart Get a chance to make a life Love somebody they won't Open your eyes we're all the same We won't be scared So let's sing together now Na na na na In this Universal Prayer
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Written by: JAMES DEARNESS HOGARTH, KAREN ANN POOLE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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23 facts about this song
Release and Album"Universal Prayer" is a song by British singer Jamelia. It was released in 2004 as part of the album, "Thank You".
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CollaborationThe song is a collaboration between Jamelia and Italian singer, Tiziano Ferro.
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Theme Song"Universal Prayer" was the official theme song for the 2004 Summer Olympics held in Athens, Greece.
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LanguagesThe song is in English, but it also has versions in French, Spanish, Italian and Greek.
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VideoThe music video for "Universal Prayer" features Jamelia and Ferro, as well as a range of peoples from different ethnic backgrounds, conveying a message of unity and diversity. It also shows footage from previous Olympic Games.
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Charitable CauseIt was used to raise funds for charity through the IOC’s international “Music and Musicians for Athens 2004” program.
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Charts"Universal Prayer" performed well on the charts, reaching number one in Italy and Spain, and number six in the UK singles chart.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record labels Parlophone and EMI.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Universal Prayer" encourage unity amongst all people, promoting the Olympic spirit of global community and good sportsmanship.
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Genre"Universal Prayer" falls into the genre of pop and R&B music.
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FormattingThe track has a running time of 3 minutes and 26 seconds.
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AwardsThe song "Universal Prayer" won the Italian Music Award for Best Single in 2005.
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Artist Facts"Universal Prayer" is sung by Jamelia, a renowned English singer, songwriter and television presenter. Jamelia achieved notable success in the early 2000s with her R&B style of music.
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Song's OriginThe song "Universal Prayer" was released in 2004 for the soundtrack of the Summer Olympics held in Athens, Greece.
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CollaborationThis song is a collaboration between Jamelia and Tiziano Ferro, an Italian singer, songwriter and producer. The collaboration brought together the English and Italian music industry.
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Genre"Universal Prayer" is categorized as Pop music, featuring elements of African and Greek music representing the Olympic spirit.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success, reaching the Top 5 on the Italian Singles Chart and the Top 20 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Universal Prayer" was filmed in Athens and was inspired by the spirit of togetherness and unity during the Olympic Games.
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LyricsThe lyrics for the song are about unity, hope, and striving for excellence, reflecting the core values of the Olympic Games. It encourages listeners to aim high and seize their dreams.
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Olympic RecognitionThe song was performed live during the closing ceremony of the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics.
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Single Debut"Universal Prayer" was released as a single before appearing on Jamelia's third album, "Walk with Me".
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LanguageA version of this song was also recorded with lyrics in Spanish, showcasing Jamelia's versatility as an artist.
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ReviewsThe song received positive reviews from critics, with many praising its upbeat, uplifting message and danceable rhythm suitable for the spirit of the sporting games.
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