"Prayer for the Dying" is a song by British musician Seal and Augustus Lundell "Gus" Isidore.

He added, "One of those rare tracks that will work at top 40, rock and adult formats, “Prayer for the Dying” sports a captivating bass line, a nifty, head-bobbing rhythm structure and Seal's wonderful, unique vocals.

"[3] Mark Sutherland from Melody Maker stated, "True, "Prayer for the Dying" is a pleasantly sumptuous crooner".

He explained further, "Couched in a typically lush and large production by Trevor Horn, Seal's message is a spiritual tour de force about crossing bridges, walking on water and life going on, regardless.

[citation needed] The video begins with Seal standing in a dark, empty room with multiple doors in the white background.