Praying to a New God

Wang Chung

About Praying to a New God

"Praying to a New God" is a single by Wang Chung. Released in April 1989, the song peaked at #63 on the Billboard Hot 100 on May 27. The official music video for the song was directed by Andy Morahan.


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2002
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What got into you got into me too
What came over you is coming over me
I've had enough of all the old stuff
I saw the writing on the wall on my TV

It's another second coming, like it or not, yeah, oh yeah
It's another second coming, like it or not
You better start praying to a new God

Start praying, praying to a new God
Start praying to a new, new God
They're saying the Devil's got a new job
Start praying to a new

A lot of Babel came down the cable
Everybody can be famous for a day
From shore to shore, a big department store
Is all that's left of the American way

It's another second coming, like it or not, yeah, oh yeah
Well, it's another second coming, like it or not
You better start praying to a new God

Start praying, praying to a new God
Start praying to a new, new God
Start praying, what are you afraid of
Start praying to a new

There's a big world
In the street outside
In their uniform of pride

And they've all come
To see a star from the east
Is he man or beast? Decide

Feel like I'm crucified, still I'm not satisfied
The second coming is coming anyway
I see them pray for more on every dance floor
I hear the word go out across the milky way

It's another second coming, like it or not, yeah, oh yeah
It's another second coming, like it or not
You better start praying to a new God

Start praying, praying to a new God
Start praying to a new, new God
Success and money's what he's made of
Start praying to a new God

Start praying, praying on the airwaves
Start praying to a new, new God
Start praying, praying on the freeway
Start praying to a new God

Start praying, praying at the back door
Start praying to a new, new God
Start praying, praying on the dance floor
Start praying to a new God

Start praying, praying to a new God
Start swaying to a new, new God
Start praying, praying to a new God
Start swaying to a new God

Start praying, praying to a new God
Start praying

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Wang Chung

Wang Chung are an English New Wave musical group formed in 1980. The name Wang Chung means "Yellow Bell" in Chinese (黃鐘 -- "Huáng Zhōng" in Pinyin), and is the first note in the Chinese classical music scale. more »

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Written by: CHANDLER, JACK HUES, NICK FELDMAN

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Praying to a New God" is a song by the British band Wang Chung. It was released in the year 1989 as a part of their album, "The Warmer Side of Cool."
Chart Performance
The song performed well in America, peaking at number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was one of their last hits in the country.
Song Theme
The song features powerful, thought-provoking lyrics that address the concept of religious disillusionment and the notion of seeking new deities or ideologies.
Album Theme
"Praying to a New God" aligns with the overall theme of the album "The Warmer Side of Cool", which tends to deal with more serious topics in comparison to Wang Chung's previous work.
Music Video
A music video was made for the song which featured the band members performing the track amid effects of moving neon lights and changing scenery, similar to their earlier works.
Band Members Role
Jack Hues, one of the leading members of Wang Chung, was the lead vocalist for "Praying to a New God", while Nick Feldman played the bass.
Line-up Change
This song is part of Wang Chung's output after they became a duo, following the exit of drummer Darren Costin.
About the Band
Wang Chung is a British new wave band that rose to prominence in the mid-1980s. Their name means "yellow bell" in Chinese, and it symbolizes the sound of the first note in the classical Chinese music scale.
Other Famous Songs
Aside from "Praying to a New God", Wang Chung is also known for their hits "Dance Hall Days" and "Everybody Have Fun Tonight". The latter is particularly recognizable due to its frequent usage in media and film.
Disbandment and Reunion
Wang Chung disbanded in the late '90s, but they reunited in the early 2000s. Despite their on-and-off status over the years, "Praying to a New God" remains one of their timeless tracks.

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