An American Prayer
An American Prayer

Jim Morrison, The Doors - An American Prayer Lyrics

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May 9, 2006
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An American Prayer Music Video

An American Prayer Lyrics

Do you know the warm progress under the stars?
Do you know we exist?
Have you forgotten the keys to the kingdom?
Have you been born yet and are you alive?

Let's reinvent the Gods, all the myths of the ages
Celebrate symbols from deep elder forests
Have you forgotten the lessons of the ancient war?
We need great golden copulations

Fathers are cackling in trees of the forest
Our mother is dead in the sea
Do you know we are being led to slaughters by placid admirals
And the fats slow generals are getting obscene on young blood

Do you know we are ruled by TV?
The moon is dry blood beast
Guerrilla bands are rolling numbers
In the next block of green vine
Amassing for warfare on
Innocent herdsman who are just dying

Oh, great creator of being grant us one more hour
To perform our art and perfect our lives
Moths and atheists are doubly divine and dying
We live, we die, and death not ends it

Journey we more into the nightmare
Cling to life, our passioned flower
Cling to cunts and cocks of despair
We got our final vision by clap
Columbus's groin got filled with green death
I touched her thigh and death smiled

We have assembled inside this ancient and insane theatre
To propagate our lust for life
And flee the swarming wisdom of the streets
The barns are stormed
The windows kept and only one of all the rest
To dance and save us with the divine mockery of words
Music inflames temperament

When the true King's murderers are allowed to roam free
A thousand magicians arise in the land

Where are the feasts were promised?
Where is the wine?
The new wine, dying on the vine

Writer(s): Jim Morrison, John Paul Densmore, Raymond D Manzarek, Robert A Krieger
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Doors Music Company
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is 'An American Prayer' by Jim Morrison, The Doors?

    'An American Prayer' is the ninth and final studio album by The Doors, combining Jim Morrison's spoken word recordings with music created by the surviving members of the band. It was released in 1978, seven years after Morrison's death.

  2. Who are the contributors to the album 'An American Prayer'?

    The album features poetry, lyrics, and stories by Jim Morrison, with music composed by Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, and John Densmore. Frank Lisciandro and Corky Courson were among the co-producers.

  3. When and where was Jim Morrison's poetry for 'An American Prayer' recorded?

    Jim Morrison's poetry was recorded between 1969 and 1970, at Elektra's recording studios, Sunset Sound Studios in Hollywood, California, and at Village Recorders in West Los Angeles.

  4. Did 'An American Prayer' receive any recognition?

    Yes, 'An American Prayer' was unique in being the only album by The Doors to be nominated for a Grammy Award in the 'Spoken Word' category. It also received a RIAA platinum certification in the United States.

  5. How was 'An American Prayer' received by critics?

    The album received mixed reviews. While some critics praised the commitment to Morrison's legacy and the unique assemblage of spoken word and music, others, like longtime Doors producer Paul A. Rothchild, criticized it as not aligning with Morrison's original vision.

  6. What was the inspiration behind the album cover for 'An American Prayer'?

    Jim Morrison had developed concepts for the album cover art in correspondence with artist T. E. Breitenbach, envisioning a triptych. However, after Morrison's death, this vision was not realized in the final cover art, which featured photographs by Edmund Teske and Joel Brodsky.

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