Praying for Time
Carrie Underwood · 1990
8 min · 2 tracks · country music
A poignant blend of soulful melodies and introspective lyrics that captures the struggles of modern life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Praying for Time — This title track serves as a reflective anthem, addressing themes of hope and resilience amidst societal challenges, making it emblematic of Underwood's artistic vision.
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If You Were My Woman — This track showcases Underwood's versatility with its passionate delivery and heartfelt lyrics about longing and love, complementing the album's overall narrative.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This single established Carrie Underwood's reputation in country music.
- Themes
- societal struggles· 90s country emergence· longing and resilience
- Moods
- Introspective· Melancholy
- Career context
- Released in 1990, 'Praying for Time' marked Carrie Underwood's emergence as a powerful voice in country music. Following her debut single, this track solidified her place in the industry, showcasing her emotional vocal delivery and lyrical depth at a time when country pop was gaining mainstream attention.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Miranda Lambert· Kacey Musgraves· Taylor Swift
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Praying for Time
The narrator shifts from personal reflections to broader societal concerns, emphasizing feelings of urgency and empathy.
This transition broadens the song's scope from individual experience to collective responsibility, enhancing its thematic depth.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Praying for Time 4:40
- 2 If You Were My Woman 4:05
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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