Better Way
9th Wonder Murs Lyrics


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In 89 they threw me under the water
In the name of the Holy Spirit, Son, and the Father
From this day forward I would always have a partner
Someone to lean on as the times got harder
But as the days got darker
I began to question everything I was a part of
Why the preacher always driving something so nice
And why the leader of the choir ain’t got no wife
So many things that didn’t flow right
The ones who loved the most high always be the lowlifes
So I expanded on my own route
Read The Final Call, saw what Farakah was talking bout
When I first quit pork it made my mother shout
Did miss pepperoni, yo no doubt
But I held strong, I was so devout
A little man trying figure it all out

I pray for love, I pray for peace
I pray for you, I pray for me
I pray for the living, I pray for the deceased
I pray for the people that’s living in the streets
I pray for my friends, pray for my enemies
I pray for free healthcare and clean energy
Cause this my prayer, I say it every day
I pray for patience while we working towards a better way

Been around the world, traveled many oceans
I kept a clear heart and my mind open
Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines
One with nature, one with the divine
Find your god, find your peace
Find your truth and your beliefs
Weather you believe in God or the tooth fairy
Bump Brother Ali or watch Tyler Perry
Me, I grew up inside the Baptist church
But I still do yoga because I think it works
I believe in ancient aliens and in Jesus
I believe in helping mother Earth cause she needs us
I believe in understanding and tolerance
I believe in government without the politics
I believe you shouldn’t place your faith in one man
And remember the creator has a master plan

I pray for love, I pray for peace
I pray for you, I pray for me
I pray for the living, I pray for the deceased
I pray for the people that’s living in the streets
I pray for my friends, pray for my enemies
I pray for free healthcare and clean energy




Cause this my prayer, I say it every day
I pray for patience while we working towards a better way

Overall Meaning

The verse of "Better Way" by 9th Wonder and Murs speaks to Murs’ spiritual journey and quest for understanding. The opening verse begins with a baptismal event where he was thrown under the water in the name of the Holy Spirit, Son, and Father. From that day forward, he would always have a partner to lean on when times got tough. But, as he encountered the harsh realities of the world, he started to question everything he was a part of. The preacher driving something so nice, and the leader of the choir not having a wife led to inconsistencies and nuances that he struggled to come to grips with.


Despite these struggles, Murs leaned into his faith, and his spiritual journey broadened as he started to explore different religions and philosophies. He read the Final Call and identified with the ideas of Farakah, stopped eating pork and focused on things that truly matter. He started praying for love, peace, the living and deceased, and people living on the street, for friends and enemies, and even for free healthcare and clean energy. He believes in working towards a better way for all.


In summary, Murs’ verse speaks to the journey of self-discovery and faith, moments of questioning, and the perseverance to work towards a better world. He believes strongly in tolerance and love, working hard to coexist in a world with so much difference.


Line by Line Meaning

In 89 they threw me under the water
In 1989, I was baptized.


In the name of the Holy Spirit, Son, and the Father
I was baptized in the name of the Holy Trinity.


From this day forward I would always have a partner
After my baptism, I would always have a spiritual partner.


Someone to lean on as the times got harder
This partner would be there to support me during difficult times.


But as the days got darker
As I got older and experienced more of life's challenges,


I began to question everything I was a part of
I started to question my faith and beliefs.


Why the preacher always driving something so nice
I wondered why the preacher had expensive possessions.


And why the leader of the choir ain’t got no wife
I questioned why the leader of the choir was unmarried.


So many things that didn’t flow right
There were many things that didn't make sense to me.


The ones who loved the most high always be the lowlifes
I noticed that those who claimed to love God often struggled in life.


So I expanded on my own route
I decided to explore my own beliefs more.


Read The Final Call, saw what Farakah was talking bout
I read The Final Call and learned about the teachings of Farakah.


When I first quit pork it made my mother shout
My decision to stop eating pork upset my mother.


Did miss pepperoni, yo no doubt
I missed eating pepperoni, but I was committed to my beliefs.


But I held strong, I was so devout
I remained dedicated to my beliefs.


A little man trying figure it all out
I was a young man trying to understand everything.


I pray for love, I pray for peace
I pray for love and peace in my life and in the world.


I pray for you, I pray for me
I pray for myself and for others.


I pray for the living, I pray for the deceased
I pray for the living and the dead.


I pray for the people that’s living in the streets
I pray for those who are homeless and in need.


I pray for my friends, pray for my enemies
I pray for both my friends and my enemies.


I pray for free healthcare and clean energy
I pray for access to healthcare and clean energy for all.


Cause this my prayer, I say it every day
This is my daily prayer.


I pray for patience while we working towards a better way
I pray for patience as we work towards a better future.


Been around the world, traveled many oceans
I've traveled around the world and seen many things.


I kept a clear heart and my mind open
I approached my experiences with an open heart and mind.


Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines
I visited temples and shrines of various religions.


One with nature, one with the divine
I felt a connection to nature and the divine.


Find your god, find your peace
I believe that finding your own understanding of God can bring peace.


Find your truth and your beliefs
I believe it's important to find your own truth and beliefs.


Weather you believe in God or the tooth fairy
Whether you believe in God or not is up to you.


Bump Brother Ali or watch Tyler Perry
It doesn't matter what kind of music or media you enjoy.


Me, I grew up inside the Baptist church
I was raised in the Baptist church.


But I still do yoga because I think it works
I practice yoga because I believe it benefits me.


I believe in ancient aliens and in Jesus
I believe in both the possibility of ancient aliens and the teachings of Jesus.


I believe in helping mother Earth cause she needs us
I believe in taking care of the environment because it needs our help.


I believe in understanding and tolerance
I believe in understanding and being tolerant towards different beliefs and cultures.


I believe in government without the politics
I believe in a government that serves the people without the need for political games.


I believe you shouldn’t place your faith in one man
I believe that it's not wise to put all your faith in one leader or person.


And remember the creator has a master plan
I believe that there is a divine plan for everything.




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