Praying to a New God
Wang Chung
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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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Written by: CHANDLER, JACK HUES, NICK FELDMAN
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
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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."
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed well in America, peaking at number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was one of their last hits in the country.
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Song ThemeThe song features powerful, thought-provoking lyrics that address the concept of religious disillusionment and the notion of seeking new deities or ideologies.
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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.
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Music VideoA 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.
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Band Members RoleJack 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.
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Line-up ChangeThis song is part of Wang Chung's output after they became a duo, following the exit of drummer Darren Costin.
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About the BandWang 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.
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Other Famous SongsAside 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.
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Disbandment and ReunionWang 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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