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Midge Ure — Dear God
Album: Answers To Nothing
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Released: 1988
Length: 4:53
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Dear God, is there somebody out there?
Is there someone to hear my prayer?
I'm a simple man with simple words to say
Is there some point in asking?
Asking for more only got us where we are today
Lost and alone and afraid

Give me, love for the lonely
Give me, food for the hungry
Give me, peace in our restless world
Give me, hope for the children
Give me, a worldwide religion
Give me, peace in our restless world

Dear God, can you hear me crying?
A whole world crying
Looking for something to say
We had it all and we threw it all away
Is there somebody watching
Somebody watching over the mess that we've made
We're lost and alone and afraid

Give me, love for the lonely
Give me, food for the hungry
Give me, peace in our restless world
Give me, hope for the children
Give me, a worldwide religion
Give me, peace in our restless world

And we need to know there's something good
Though all our years of solitude go on and on and on...

Give me, love for the lonely
Give me, food for the hungry
Give me, peace in our restless world

oh, oh

Give me, hope for the children
Give me, a worldwide religion
Give me, peace in our restless world

oh, oh

Give me, love for the lonely
Give me, food for the hungry
Give me, peace in our restless world

oh, oh

Give me, hope for the children
Give me, a worldwide religion
Give me, peace in our restless world

Dear god, is there somebody out there,
Is there someone to hear my prayer
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Hard to believe this song hit #4 on the US alt chart. Must have been Christmas time.
Posted 9 years ago by wgsu_1978    [ Reply ]

Vapid and vacuous codswollop. Silly string of platitudes. This is just an insult.


Posted 9 years ago by bitbanger    [ Reply ]
 Foot wrote:
Not so sure about Midge as solo artist but practically anything from Ultravox is welcome; one of the better bands from the 80's mostly no one ever heard of.

 
Ultravox did some really good stuff but I'm not so sure about Ure's solo stuff either; these lyrics are pretty corny.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Good to hear Midge Ure
Posted 9 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
I turned on my internet radio player and heard this song. The song was so mawkish, I was shocked to see that it was tuned to Radio Paradise. At least it prompted me to register and get an account... Lol! I agree with other commenters, this song does not ever need to be played. It is similar to Ure's "Do They Know It's Christmas Time" or even "We are the World". Songs perhaps originating from a good intention but ending up very contrived. Rating=lowest.
Anyway, now that I am registered, maybe I will go buy a T-shirt to support the two wonderful people who run this place. Cheers.
Posted 9 years ago by JCDC    [ Reply ]
 BigTimber wrote:
why does he need all the food that is supposed to go to the hungry?
 
Maybe he's starting a food bank. {#Stupid}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
why does he need all the food that is supposed to go to the hungry?
Jesus fing Christ, even the guy on the cover is biting on his fist to keep the barf down

Posted 15 years ago by BigTimber    [ Reply ]
Suck-O Barf-O.  This is a terrible song asking for a worldwide religion.  I wonder if Midge realizes how and why that won't work.
Posted 15 years ago by mepierce    [ Reply ]
I don't think a rating of "1 - Sucko-Barfo" could better describe this song.
Posted 15 years ago by leaf    [ Reply ]
Possibly the worst song I've heard on RP. Lacking in humor and talent.
Posted 15 years ago by Jungle_Jim    [ Reply ]
Not so sure about Midge as solo artist but practically anything from Ultravox is welcome; one of the better bands from the 80's mostly no one ever heard of.
Posted 15 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
 govna wrote:
sounds like it should be on one of those crappy faith/worship albums they advertise on late night tv.
 
Not really gettin' it, are you?

Posted 15 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
I am very surprised, this song is not that bad.  I remember this guy from Ultravox - that band had some good songs but never seemed to get recognition!
Posted 15 years ago by Rtbruin    [ Reply ]
 govna wrote:
sounds like it should be on one of those crappy faith/worship albums they advertise on late night tv.
 
Bingo

Posted 15 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
Answer: No. There isn't.
Posted 15 years ago by Marley    [ Reply ]
there is no god. therefore no need for this song.

Posted 15 years ago by dunno    [ Reply ]
 vit wrote:
Dear God indeed.
 
{#Lol}{#Lol}{#Lol}
Posted 15 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
This is, without a doubt, the worst song I have ever heard in my entire life. Please Bill - for the Love of Gawd - never play this song again.
Posted 15 years ago by Fooboy    [ Reply ]
{#Puke}
Posted 15 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
{#Skull}{#Beat}{#Beat}{#No}
Posted 15 years ago by SavOK    [ Reply ]
Dear God.....Give me ....a break. Give me ...a break. Give me...a break.

Posted 15 years ago by biomedvgh    [ Reply ]
Let's get XTC back in here on this subject.  This doesn't sound like anything.
Posted 15 years ago by Captain_D0D00    [ Reply ]
 whtahtefcuk wrote:
Give me the end of the song
 


Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
sounds like it should be on one of those crappy faith/worship albums they advertise on late night tv.
Posted 16 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]

Posted 16 years ago by 67nj    [ Reply ]
Ironic...I am listening to this song and the previous one by Camper Van Beethoven-(Might Makes Right) as I am looking at 34 pictures of India, where there are Monsoon victims and refugees and fighting between Hindu & Christian, soldiers and protesters and many other images of unrest and attempts at peace in a restless world.

Pretty cool pictures
https://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/09/scenes_from_india.html

Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
I thought I had successfully forgotten about this one.
Posted 16 years ago by rluking    [ Reply ]
Dear God indeed.
Posted 16 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
auburntigerrich wrote:
Agreed, although most of Sarah's early stuff can just as easily be tagged over-synth, like this track.
Sarah's version, which I think is one of her better vocal deliveries (far more passionate than anything she's done since Fumbling), is actually a cover of XTC's Dear God. I agree with Ag3nt0rang3, XTC's song is much better than this one. Much.
Posted 16 years ago by Koan    [ Reply ]
Carl wrote:
What an interesting rating profile.
Yep. Reminds me of Steely Dan: lots of love, lots of hate, and ratings all over the spectrum. Props to Fort Wayne, if that's where you're from. (Southside!)
Posted 16 years ago by nate917    [ Reply ]
Who opened this dude's mail and why didn't they pick his letter to the IRS instead? Maybe that would be more interesting.
Posted 16 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
alph wrote:
I also found that line a little troubling.
The potential number of religions is limited only by your imagination.
Posted 16 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Trite presentation for an awesome topic.
Posted 16 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
Give me the end of the song
Posted 16 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]
Ag3nt0rang3 wrote:
I much prefer the other "Dear God".
Agreed, although most of Sarah's early stuff can just as easily be tagged over-synth, like this track.
Posted 16 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
What an interesting rating profile.
Posted 16 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
Although many of the lyrics on this CD are naive and far too earnest, there is still something compelling about it. The duet with Kate Bush is also a plus.
Posted 16 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
cathenley wrote:
Sounds like Rush, sounds like Pink Floyd, sounds like David Bowie...let's see, who else?
Ultravox?
Posted 16 years ago by sub-arctic    [ Reply ]
I much prefer the other "Dear God".
Posted 16 years ago by Ag3nt0rang3    [ Reply ]
Inamorato wrote:
"Give me a worldwide religion." I don't think so, although plenty of religious zealots are trying.
I also found that line a little troubling.
Posted 16 years ago by alph    [ Reply ]
"Give me a worldwide religion." I don't think so, although plenty of religious zealots are trying.
Posted 16 years ago by Inamorato    [ Reply ]
Not the best Midge Ure out there...
Posted 16 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Rush, sounds like Pink Floyd, sounds like David Bowie...let's see, who else? Not bad... - 6
Posted 16 years ago by cathenley    [ Reply ]