Pray
Bebe Rexha Lyrics


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I pray to God, that he makes me feel alright
Hope he gets me through this one more night
I pray to God, he's like one too many drinks
And my intuition starts to sink

It's like ba-da-da-da-da-da
Your shadows, they follow
And they're haunting me
Ba-da-da-da-da-da
Where'd you go?
This hollow soul is lonely

I'm on my knees, begging pretty please
I'm so love drunk stupid off these memories
Mother Mary please, have mercy on me
The Sun came up and I can't believe you're over me

When I'm hung over you
When I'm hung over you

I swear to God, that I won't do this again
I've already wasted all my sins
I swear to God, I'm so sick of what you do
But I'll never get enough of you

It's like ba-da-da-da-da-da
Your shadows, they follow
And they're haunting me
Ba-da-da-da-da-da
Where'd you go?
This hollow soul is lonely

I'm on my knees, begging pretty please
I'm so love drunk stupid off these memories
Mother Mary please, have mercy on me
The Sun came up and I can't believe you're over me

When I'm hung over you
When I'm hung over you

I swear to God
I swear to God
I swear to God
I swear to God
I swear to God
I swear to God
I swear to God
I swear to God

When I'm hung over you
When I'm hung over you

I'm on my knees, begging pretty please
I'm so love drunk stupid off these memories
Mother Mary please, have mercy on me
The Sun came up and I can't believe you're over me

When I'm hung over you
When I'm hung over you

I swear to God
I swear to God
I swear to God
I swear to God
I swear to God
I swear to God
I swear to God
I swear to God





When I'm hungover

Overall Meaning

The song "Pray" by Bebe Rexha is a representation of a person who is struggling to move on from a past relationship. The lyrics speak to the desperation this person is facing. The chorus “I'm on my knees, begging pretty please, I'm so love drunk stupid off these memories” emphasizes the agony they are experiencing. The singer is asking for divine intervention in the form of praying to God to help them forget the person who has caused them pain. The line "I pray to God, he's like one too many drinks and my intuition starts to sink" refers to the idea that sometimes we can feel trapped in a cycle of self-destructive behavior, where we know we're doing something harmful but can't help ourselves. The singer is comparing God to a drink, which may help them forget for a little while, but ultimately doesn't solve their problems.


The second verse of the song is like a promise to themselves that they won't make this mistake again. They know they've already made too many mistakes with this person and they can't afford to do it again. However, the pain runs too deep, and as they say, “I swear to God, I'm so sick of what you do, but I'll never get enough of you.” It's this paradoxical feeling that causes them to reach out to God for help.


Overall, "Pray" is a heart-wrenching song that touches upon the difficulties of moving on from someone you've cared deeply for. It highlights the idea that letting go is not as easy as we’d like it to be and how we may turn to faith for guidance in the midst of profound pain.


Line by Line Meaning

I pray to God, that he makes me feel alright
The singer is expressing her hope to feel better, and she is directing her prayer to God to achieve this.


Hope he gets me through this one more night
The singer is asking God to help her for just one more night, and she is putting all her trust in God to come through.


I pray to God, he's like one too many drinks
The singer is likening her relationship with God to that of being drunk, suggesting she hopes for an emotional intoxication or high.


And my intuition starts to sink
The artist is suggesting that when she is under the influence of emotions, particularly in her relationship with God, she is unsure of herself and finds it hard to make decisions.


Your shadows, they follow
The artist is possibly referring to the memories of past events or relationships. These memories follow her and haunt her, even when she tries to move on.


And they're haunting me
The singer feels weighed down by these memories and suggests they have a negative impact on her life and wellbeing.


Where'd you go?
The singer is possibly referring to a person who has left her life or a memory that has faded. She's left questioning where this person or memory has gone.


This hollow soul is lonely
The artist feels empty and alone, suggesting she may be seeking some form of comfort or companionship.


I'm on my knees, begging pretty please
The artist is desperate and is willing to humble herself to get what she wants, illustrating her vulnerability.


I'm so love drunk stupid off these memories
The artist suggests that she is still lost in her past and finds it hard to move on. She is like being under the influence of love.


Mother Mary please, have mercy on me
The singer is possibly seeking comfort from a motherly figure, in this case, the Virgin Mary, during her time of emotional pain.


The Sun came up and I can't believe you're over me
The artist is finding it hard to come to terms with a past event or relationship that ended. She feels lost and unable to move on.


I swear to God, that I won't do this again
The singer is promising herself that she will not repeat the same mistakes in her life and relationship with God.


I've already wasted all my sins
The singer believes she has used up all of her opportunities for forgiveness and seeks to avoid making any further mistakes.


I swear to God, I'm so sick of what you do
The singer is possibly referring to a person or memory and suggesting that she is tired of whatever the thing is that they do.


But I'll never get enough of you
Despite her seeming frustration, the artist admits that she cannot get enough of the person or memory she is referring to.


When I'm hung over you
The artist suggests that she is always thinking about the person or memory that she finds hard to move on from.


I swear to God
The singer is possibly swearing to make a promise, emphasizing her sincerity and commitment.


When I'm hungover
The singer is admitting that she is feeling the emotional effects of a past event or relationship.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALEXANDER IZQUIERDO, BEBE REXHA, JORDAN KENDALL JOHNSON, MARCUS LOMAX, SAMUEL J WATTERS, STEFAN JOHNSON

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