Pray
Blaire Hanks Lyrics
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And felt the burn of a mother's tear
On top of the world is so alone
Only God knows how I feel
Is it too late or am I too gone?
Lord give me strength I need to come home
I've seen rock bottom
Took Your blessings for granted
Tampered with Your plans
These voices inside my head
They never go away
So please grant me my soul back
In Your name I pray
In Your name I pray
One rainy night while falling asleep
An angel dressed in cocaine white
Took my hand and spoke to me
That's when I hid in my knees and then I cried
Ohh
I've seen rock bottom
I shook the devil's hand
Took Your blessings for granted
Tampered with Your plans
These voices inside my head
They never go away
So please grant me my soul back
In Your name I pray
In Your name I pray
I've seen rock bottom
I shook the devil's hand
Took Your blessings for granted
Tampered with Your plans
These voices inside my head
They never go away
So please grant me my soul back
In Your name I pray (I've fallen from grace)
In Your name I pray (Lord show me the way)
In Your name I pray
The song Pray by Blaire Hanks is a heart-wrenching plea for forgiveness from a person who has made mistakes in life and feels lost. The opening lines of the song, "I've ran away from all I know, and felt the burn of a mother's tear," paint a vivid picture of someone who has made poor choices and has let down not only themselves but also their loved ones. The reference to feeling the burn of a mother's tear conveys the pain and disappointment felt by those closest to us when we let them down.
The chorus of the song repeats the same lines, "I've seen rock bottom, I shook the devil's hand, took Your blessings for granted, tampered with Your plans." These lines acknowledge the wrong choices made by the singer and how they have strayed from God's path for their life. The next line, "These voices inside my head, they never go away," highlights the inner turmoil and struggles faced by the singer. The repeated plea, "So please grant me my soul back, in Your name I pray," shows a desperate desire for redemption and a return to a life rooted in God's grace.
The second verse of the song describes an experience where the singer encountered an angel who spoke to them. The use of the phrase "cocaine white" to describe the angel's attire adds a layer of contrast, first between the darkness of the singer's current state and the purity of the angel's appearance, and second, between the angel's appearance and the stereotypes associated with drug use. The singer's reaction to the angel's presence, "That's when I hid in my knees and then I cried," reinforces the emotional depth and vulnerability of the singer's journey towards redemption.
Overall, Pray by Blaire Hanks is a powerful testament to the human struggle for redemption and forgiveness, and the importance of faith in navigating life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
I've ran away from all I know
I have purposefully distanced myself from everything that is familiar.
And felt the burn of a mother's tear
I have caused my mother pain and regret for my actions.
On top of the world is so alone
Even though I may appear successful, I am overcome with loneliness and emptiness.
Only God knows how I feel
The depths of my emotions and despair are known only to God.
Is it too late or am I too gone?
I am uncertain if there is a chance for redemption or if I am past the point of no return.
Lord give me strength I need to come home
I am praying for the inner fortitude necessary to return to a better path.
I've seen rock bottom
I have hit the lowest point of my life.
I shook the devil's hand
I have willfully engaged in activities that have led me to my current state of being.
Took Your blessings for granted
I have failed to appreciate the good things that have been bestowed upon me.
Tampered with Your plans
I have made poor choices that have caused me to deviate from the path that God has set out for me.
These voices inside my head
My thoughts and emotions are in turmoil, and I am struggling to quiet them.
They never go away
These chaotic thoughts and emotions feel never-ending.
So please grant me my soul back
I am asking for God's help in restoring my sense of self and purpose.
In Your name I pray
I am appealing to God's grace and mercy.
One rainy night while falling asleep
During a time of vulnerability and confusion.
An angel dressed in cocaine white
An image of guidance and temptation, possibly representing addiction or negative influences.
Took my hand and spoke to me
A moment of spiritual awakening or realization.
That's when I hid in my knees and then I cried
I was moved to an emotional response, possibly one of regret or sorrow.
(I've fallen from grace)
An admission of wrongdoing and a recognition of having departed from a virtuous, righteous path.
(Lord show me the way)
An invocation for guidance and direction in finding the path to redemption.
Contributed by Kennedy H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jessicajohnson1588
where did this song go, this is the only version I can find anywhere :(
@KevinCummingsFitness
Crazy how this song finally came out
@angelbabe77077
♥ this man!