"The Prayer" is a song originally performed by Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion, and Peter Hollens's version is an a cappella interpretation of the song. The lyrics of the song are a prayer, asking for guidance, wisdom, and safety in times of uncertainty. The prayer also expresses a hope for a world without violence and filled with love and peace. The song opens with the request for divine guidance, asking for eyes to watch over us and help us be wise when we don't know what to do. The chorus repeats a call for guidance and safety, asking to be led to a place where we'll be safe. The second verse speaks of the eternal light that resides in our hearts and the hope that we will find love and faith within ourselves and others. The bridge of the song builds on this hope for peace and justice, asking that we all join hands as a symbol of brotherhood and unity. The final chorus echoes the prayer's earlier requests for guidance and safety and adds a plea for faith that will help us be safe. The song ends with a message of hope that the faith sparked within us will help us find salvation. Despite the challenges and pitfalls of life, the prayer offers a message of hope, faith, and love.
