Comments on: Review: Billy Ray Cyrus, “Somebody Said a Prayer”

By: Ben Foster

Ben Foster — Fri, 21 May 2010 17:00:20 +0000

“Somebody Said a Prayer” was an admirable attempt at writing a worthwhile song, but the result fizzled. My problem with this song is the lyrics. They do not paint a clear picture of the scenarios described. What does it mean when it says that a woman almost let everything “go up in smoke,” and then fixed everything by saying a prayer? Besides that, it often sounds like the writers are groping for rhymes. “Somebody had some faith/ Somebody hit their knees and asked for help for heaven’s sake” – that just sounds too awkward.

By: Renee

Renee — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:00:45 +0000

I can’t believe that a scientific study can prove such, don’t you think that the power of prayer should be left up to God. This song is wonderful and moving. It does not have to be a perfect song to get the point across. God doesn’t care what you sound like when you sing, only that you sing of his name. Thank you Billy Ray for a touching song. I have been there and it was pray that lifted me up!

By: heather

heather — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:37:39 +0000

Love this song. Would probably not be here if it wasn’t for my mother saying alot of prayers for me. This song reminds me of that.

By: Robyn

Robyn — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:42:49 +0000

I heard this song while waiting in line at the drive up teller. I was completely moved by this song and did not know who sang it until it was over and announced by the radio.

I Loved It!

By: BRC we love him

BRC we love him — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:43:28 +0000

This man is amazing.He is humble, hard working, and talented!My kids worked with him and I can tell you he is a great person.God is #1 and it’s great to see this highly successful man utilizing his message, it’s empowering!Like the song or not it’s going to touch many people who have lived this scenario in their lives!!

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Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:47:09 +0000

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By: MMM

MMM — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:58:21 +0000

What a moving song! It really hit home – just when I needed it.

Heard it for the first time on the radio yesterday and searched for it tonight so I could hear it again. I’ve played it four or five times in a row now.

Love this song!

By: Leeann

Leeann — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:25:38 +0000

While I don’t really like this song, I agree that Billy Ray has some amazing pipes and some great songs. I really like his debut album, even though “Achy Breaky” overshadowed it’s worthy content. I wish he’d go back to some of the stuff that sounded authentic on his first album and stay away from the over production and over singing that ruins this song for me.

By: GAILINNASHVILLE

GAILINNASHVILLE — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:15:33 +0000

Wow! Billy Ray truly showcases his amazing voice on this song! He definitely has the pipes for it. The first time I heard it, it truly brought me to tears. Some of the negative commenters need to let go of “Achy Breaky” and go to a live concert. He absolutely rocks and you will not be disappointed! Billy Ray has had several number one songs in his career along with Male Artist of the Year
Album of the Year “Cover To Cover”
Single of the Year “It’s All The Same To Me”
Video of the Year “Three Little Words”
Song of The Year “It’s All the Same to Me”
Single of the Year “Trail of Tears”
If radio gives him the airplay that he deserves on “Someone Said a Prayer”, it will be a hit. Have a great day everybody!
It’s not all about Achy Breaky even though that was a huge hit.

By: MJB

MJB — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:46:09 +0000

This song made me almost stop my car. It hit me with a message that people need to hear. God is going to work through this song.