01 - George Michael - Praying For Time - Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1

Описание: “Praying for Time” opens “Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1” with a stark, contemplative stillness that immediately signals George Michael’s shift toward deeper, more socially aware songwriting. The track reflects on inequality, complacency, and the quiet erosion of compassion, delivered with a restrained vocal that feels almost like a plea whispered into the early hours. Its sparse production allows every line to land with weight, creating a sense of urgency wrapped in melancholy, as though he is inviting listeners to pause and truly look at the world around them.

During the album’s release, George Michael made the bold decision not to appear in the music video for “Praying for Time,” nor to promote the album in the traditional way. This was part of his wider effort to step away from the image-driven expectations that had followed the success of “Faith.” The video instead presented the lyrics as stark text on a black screen, a choice that forced viewers to focus solely on the message rather than the messenger. It was a striking artistic statement at a time when pop stars were expected to be constantly visible, and it helped cement the song’s reputation as one of his most thoughtful and quietly powerful works.

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