[Verse 1] I came in bent With my shoes full of rain Held my hands like a secret At the edge of the flame You turned and smiled Like you knew my name My heart was a match On a bare wood frame [Pre-Chorus] So I bowed low Let it all come through If I fall apart I fall into you [Chorus] Hold me close Like a prayer Hold me close Like a prayer You take my break And make it air Hold me close Like a prayer [Verse 2] There was dust on the shelf And a scar on my thumb I pressed my palm to the wall Till the shaking was done You lit the room With a steady gaze Now the fear in my chest Got a name and a place [Pre-Chorus] So I bowed low Let it all come through If I fall apart I fall into you [Chorus] Hold me close Like a prayer Hold me close Like a prayer You take my break And make it air Hold me close Like a prayer [Bridge] If the night comes hard If my voice runs thin Keep your hand on my back Let the light rush in I was all torn seams Now I stand still here With my face to the sky And my doubt gone clear [Final Chorus] Hold me close Like a prayer Hold me close Like a prayer You take my break And make it air Hold me close Like a prayer Hold me close Like a prayer Hold me close Like a prayer I was empty hands Now I’m there Hold me close Like a prayer
