Unanswered Prayers
Written by Dennis DeYoung
Lead Vocals by Dennis DeYoung
Heaven knows
The time is right
I need a change in my direction
New excuses, new alibis
New ways to chase the same old dream
I made my couice
I hope I'm right
Gonna fix my situation
No more chasing after miracles
For-leaf clovers, wishing wells
too many tomorrows
I've waited for
But I an't gonna be that fool anymore
'Cause now I know
The change has gotta come
And ready or not
I'm through with waiting for unanswere prayers
I'm gonna shout it to the world
Ready or not
I'm gonna dry up all my wasted tears
Stop feeling sorry for myself
'Cause tears ain't gonna help this time
Disappointment's been my address
I can't believe I let it happen
But tell the postman that I've moved for good
And I don't live there anymore
And ready or not
I'm through with waiting for unanswere prayers
I'm gonna shout it to the world
Ready or not
I'm gonna dry up all my wasted tears
Stop feeling sorry for myself
These tears ain't gonna help this time
Interpretation
In the liner notes to Dennis DeYoung: The Ultimate Collection, Dennis says, "This is a song about self pity. And not wallowing in it."
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