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Praying for Love (War is Over)
This song began as simple peace prayer when the war in Ukraine started. In February of 2023, i began recording the track with my friend Rick Franz in Colorado. Rick helped me lay the ground of the track and create the form, he plays bass, some of the electric guitar, and the amazing guitar solo on this track. Some months later in the reflection phase of this song, I found myself in Bali working on the track with my friend, Jim Beckwith. I wanted to revisit the original feel of the song, i felt i had lost. Jim encouraged me to play the electric guitar and helped me with the arrangement and vocals. Back in the US I began mixing the track with producer Ben Leinbach, Ben also laid down the groovy drums for this song. I could not have done this without these three friends. They each added their talent, heart and musical talent to making this track.
To Senor Bob Tudor for making time to play the soulful rhodes piano and to big thanks to Max Ribner for the amazing flugle horn on this track. I kepy having a vision (and dreams) of a trumpet on this song and Max brought it to life. Also to my friends Brenda McMorrow, Daphne Tse & Lindsey Deperi + Rick Franz + Jim Beckwith for singing the background vocals.
And to my beloved Natalie Dawn Wilson for her beautiful original artwork, that was inspired + channeled for this song and her support and encouragement over the last 4 years! Jim B for graphic design. And to Stefan Heger at Fish eye music for mastering this song.
Supreme Gratitude to all the beautiful people who have supported / donated to this project and all the music fans who support with their ears and hearts. Special thanks to Surya Heath, Jana + Lance Wilson, Charity + Ash Holland. Thank you all :)
My hope is that people will be moved by the song, dance and sing along at the top of their lungs "War is Over". Peace + Unity through Music.
I am grateful and wish you all LOVE + Peace
saul david raye
lyrics
Praying for Love (War is Over)
words + music saul david raye
I'm Down on my knees praying for love
I'm Down on my knees praying for peace
Down on my knees, right next to you
Praying for this world
And LOVE to shine through
Somethings coming
Oh can you feel it ?
The world is burning
The people want PEACE
LOVE is here now
If you just believe
Believe. Believe Believe
Open up your heart
and let love in
it’s a beautiful world
we are All living in
Free your mind and
Let the light in
Its a beautiful world
So lets begin …..
War is over if you want it
War is over if you want it
Praying for Love
Walking in this world
Praying for love
Walking in this world
Praying for Peace
Open up your heart ...
War is over if you want it
War is over if you want it
Praying for Love
credits
Saul David Raye is an internationally known yoga teacher, peace activist and musician.
His debut album
10,000 Suns reached #3 on the iTunes world music album charts.
10,000 Suns, a mantra inspired album features musical contributions from acclaimed artists Toni Childs, Jim Beckwith & Dave Stringer, Sheela Bringi, Kirtan Soul Revival, Prema Hara & Johanna Beekman & Aykanna.
A new EP from Low Leaf expands on the wide-ranging and intoxicating jazz and ambient fusion that defined her earlier work. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 3, 2024
Zambian-Scottish singer-songwriter pushes back against existential despair with empassioned folk-pop that celebrates love and resilience. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 25, 2023
