His debut studio album, I Created Disco, was released in June 2007. Its singles "Acceptable in the 80s" and "The Girls" both reached the top 10 in the UK. In 2009, he released his second studio album, Ready for the Weekend, which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and whose lead single, "I'm Not Alone", became his first song to top the UK Singles Chart.
In 2012, Harris rose to international prominence with the release of his third studio album, 18 Months, which topped the UK Albums Chart and became his first album to chart on the US Billboard 200, peaking at number 19. All eight of the album's singles reached the top 10 in the UK, breaking the record for the most top 10 songs from one studio album on the UK Singles Chart with eight entries, surpassing Michael Jackson's record. In 2014, he released his fourth studio album, Motion, which debuted at number two in the UK and number five in the US. In 2017, he released his fifth studio album, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1, which reached the top two in the UK and the US and became his third consecutive number one album on the US Dance/Electronic Albums chart.
In October 2014, Harris became the first artist to place three songs simultaneously on the top 10 of Billboard's Dance/Electronic Songs chart. He also became the first UK solo artist to reach more than one billion streams on Spotify. Harris has received 18 Brit Award nominations–winning British Producer of the Year and British Single of the Year in 2019, as well as five Grammy nominations, including a win for Best Music Video in 2013. In 2013 he also received a Ivor Novello Award, and was named the Top Dance/Electronic Artist at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards. He appeared on Debrett's 2017 list of the most influential people in the United Kingdom. He topped Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid DJs for six consecutive years from 2013 to 2018 until being dethroned by The Chainsmokers in 2019.
Prayers Up
Calvin Harris Lyrics
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My lil' girl like "what you doin'?"
I'm just tryna even tho my eyes
Sip and sip 'til I feel like a god
Yeah my cup overflowin'
Fucked up and you know it
I swear I feel like I'm floating
Feel like everybody knows it
Everybody must know it
Yeah, I'm up, yeah, I'm up, yeah
Tell the world, yeah, I'm floatin' (it's lit!)
They ain't think I'd ever go and flex like this
Never had plans of gettin' less than this
My god, I know where the blessing is
Thank God I know where the blessing is (bless up)
Whole squad sending prayers up
Purple drank in my prayer cup
Whole squad sending prayers up
Purple drank in my prayer cup
Whole squad sending prayers up
My god, I know where the blessing is
Thank God I know where the blessing is (yeah!)
Smoking loud like to pour lean (pour lean)
Luxury wheels, that you know whip (know whip)
Mama said she wants me in the church (praise God)
Before the day they put me in a hearse (thank God)
But I just feel like God when I lick it (straight up)
If only God can judge me, then I'm innocent (straight up)
'Cause everytime I'm adding up my dividends
At the same time I have my blessings up
Yeah I'm up yeah I'm up yeah
Everybody must know it
Yeah I'm up yeah I'm up yeah
Tell the world yeah I'm floatin'
They ain't think I'd ever go and flex like this
Never had plans of getting less than this
My god, I know where the blessing is
Thank God I know where the blessing is (bless up)
Whole squad sending prayers up
Purple drank in my prayer cup
Whole squad sending prayers up
Purple drank in my prayer cup
Whole squad sending prayers up
My god, I know where the blessing is
Thank God I know where the blessing is (yeah!)
Straight up!
Pour up!
Alright!
Straight up!
Yeah!
It's lit!
Blessing blessing blessing blessing
Alright!
The lyrics of Calvin Harris's "Prayers Up" describes his behavior while under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Through references to taking Molly, pouring lean and sipping from his prayer cup, Harris describes his state of mind, which he compares to feeling like a god, floating and being on top of the world. His confidence and self-indulgence are reflected in his claims of flexing and having a cup that overflows, while simultaneously acknowledging that he is fucked up. He concludes that he knows where the blessings are and is grateful to God for them. The song is characterized by a rhythmical, repetitive chorus that insists on the importance of sending prayers up.
The lyrics of "Prayers Up" are an honest confession of Harris's hedonistic lifestyle, but they also exhibit the ambivalence and inner conflict that come with it. On the one hand, he revels in his partying and self-gratification, but on the other hand, he recognizes his dependence on a higher power and the importance of prayer. The lyrics serve as a reminder that even in the midst of excess, people can always reach for a connection to something beyond themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a molly like a million
I am taking a drug called molly in a large amount.
My lil' girl like "what you doin'?"
My girlfriend is asking me what I am doing.
I'm just tryna even tho my eyes
I am trying to remain conscious although my eyes are droopy.
Sip and sip 'til I feel like a god
I am drinking alcohol until I feel invincible.
Yeah my cup overflowin'
My cup is overflowing with alcohol.
Fucked up and you know it
I am messed up because of the drugs and alcohol, and everyone knows it.
I swear I feel like I'm floating
I feel like I am floating because of the substances I have taken.
Feel like everybody knows it
I feel like everyone around me knows I am under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Yeah, I'm up, yeah, I'm up, yeah
I am feeling good and energized.
Everybody must know it
I want everyone to know how good I am feeling.
Tell the world, yeah, I'm floatin' (it's lit!)
I want the whole world to know that I am feeling amazing and it's an awesome experience.
They ain't think I'd ever go and flex like this
People did not expect me to boast about my success like this.
Never had plans of gettin' less than this
I always aimed for success and never wanted to be mediocre.
My god, I know where the blessing is
I am aware of the good things in my life and feel grateful for them.
Thank God I know where the blessing is (bless up)
I am thanking God for my blessings.
Whole squad sending prayers up
My entire group is praying and wishing for good things in our lives.
Purple drank in my prayer cup
I have a drink called purple drank in my cup while praying for good things.
Smoking loud like to pour lean (pour lean)
I am smoking marijuana and sipping on codeine cough syrup.
Luxury wheels, that you know whip (know whip)
I have expensive car wheels, a symbol of my success and wealth.
Mama said she wants me in the church (praise God)
My mother wants me to go to church and express gratitude to God.
Before the day they put me in a hearse (thank God)
My mother wants me to go to church before I die and express gratitude to God.
But I just feel like God when I lick it (straight up)
I feel invincible and godlike when I consume drugs and alcohol.
If only God can judge me, then I'm innocent (straight up)
I do not care about others' opinions on my actions, as I believe that only God has the right to judge them.
'Cause everytime I'm adding up my dividends
Whenever I am calculating how much money I earned, it makes me feel successful and powerful.
At the same time I have my blessings up
While enjoying my success, I always keep in mind all the blessings in my life.
Yeah I'm up yeah I'm up yeah
I am feeling good and energized.
Tell the world yeah I'm floatin'
I want the whole world to know that I am feeling amazing.
Blessing blessing blessing blessing
I am expressing gratitude to God for my blessings.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: ADAM RICHARD WILES, BRITTANY TALIA HAZZARD, JACQUES WEBSTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Victor Llaja Aguirre
Take a molly like a million
My lil' girl like "what you doin'?"
I'm just tryna even tho my eyes
Sip and sip 'til I feel like a god
Yeah my cup overflowin'
Fucked up and you know it
I swear I feel like I'm floating
Feel like everybody knows it
Yeah, I'm up, yeah, I'm up, yeah
Everybody must know it
Yeah, I'm up, yeah, I'm up, yeah
Tell the world, yeah, I'm floatin' (it's lit!)
They ain't think I'd ever go and flex like this
Never had plans of gettin' less than this
My god, I know where the blessing is
Thank God I know where the blessing is (bless up)
Whole squad sending prayers up
Purple drank in my prayer cup
Whole squad sending prayers up
Purple drank in my prayer cup
Whole squad sending prayers up
My god, I know where the blessing is
Thank God I know where the blessing is (yeah!)
Smoking loud like to pour lean (pour lean)
Luxury wheels, that you know whip (know whip)
Mama said she wants me in the church (praise God)
Before the day they put me in a hearse (thank God)
But I just feel like God when I lick it (straight up)
If only God can judge me, then I'm innocent (straight up)
'Cause everytime I'm adding up my dividends
At the same time I have my blessings up
Yeah I'm up yeah I'm up yeah
Everybody must know it
Yeah I'm up yeah I'm up yeah
Tell the world yeah I'm floatin'
They ain't think I'd ever go and flex like this
Never had plans of getting less than this
My god, I know where the blessing is
Thank God I know where the blessing is (bless up)
Whole squad sending prayers up
Purple drank in my prayer cup
Whole squad sending prayers up
Purple drank in my prayer cup
Whole squad sending prayers up
My god, I know where the blessing is
Thank God I know where the blessing is (yeah!)
Straight up!
Pour up!
Alright!
Straight up!
Yeah!
It's lit!
Blessing blessing blessing blessing
Alright!
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I Provide Lyrics
[Verse 1: Travis Scott]
Take a molly like communion (Pop one)
My lil' girl like, "What you doin'?" (Flash one)
I'm just tryna even out my odds (Ride)
Sip and sip 'til I feel like a God (God)
You're my cup overflowin' (You know it, you know it)
Fucked up and you know it (You know it, you know it)
I swear I feel like I'm floatin' (Let's ride)
Feel like everybody knows it (Ride)
[Pre-Chorus: Travis Scott]
Yeah, I'm up, yeah, I'm up, yah (Yah)
Everybody must know it (Ooh)
Yeah, I'm up, yeah, I'm up, yah (Yah, yah)
Tell the world, yeah, I'm floatin' (It's lit)
They ain't think I'd ever go and flex like this
Never had plans on gettin' less than this
My God, I know what a blessing is
Thank God, I know what a blessing is
[Chorus: Travis Scott]
Prayers up
Whole squad sending prayers up
Purple drank in my prayer cup
Whole squad sending prayers up
Purple drank in my prayer cup
Whole squad sending prayers up
My God, I know what a blessing is
Thank God, I know what a blessing is (yah)
[Verse 2: Travis Scott]
Smokin' loud, like to pour lean (Pour lean)
Luxury wheels that you know we in (Know we in)
Mama said she wants me in the church (Praise God)
Before the day they put me in a hearse (Thank God)
But I just feel like God when the liquor hit (Straight up)
If only God can judge me, then I'm innocent (Straight up)
'Cause every time I'm adding up my dividends (Yah)
At the same time I add my blessings up (Yeah)
[Pre-Chorus: Travis Scott]
Yeah, I'm up, yeah, I'm up, yah (Straight up)
Everybody must know it (Straight up)
Yeah, I'm up, yeah, I'm up, yah (Yah)
Tell the world, yeah, I'm floatin' (Ooh)
They ain't think I'd ever go and flex like this (Ooh)
Never had plans on gettin' less to this
My God, I know what a blessing is (Ooh)
Thank God, I know what a blessing is (Ooh)
[Chorus: Travis Scott]
Prayers up
Whole squad sending prayers up (Prayers up)
Purple drank in my prayer cup (Prayer cup)
Whole squad sending prayers up
Purple drank in my prayer cup (Ooh, ah)
Whole squad sending prayers up (Yah-e-yah)
My God, I know what a blessing is (Yeah)
Thank God, I know what a blessing is (Yah)
[Outro: Travis Scott]
Straight up, up, alright
Straight up, yah
It's lit, busy, busy, busy, busy
Alright, ooh
Straight up, yah, yah
Yeah, I'm up, yah
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NIVV Official
I am ready to put my money on the fact that if this collaboration dropped in 2021, it would have way over 100M views
dangelo
seriously, wtf is up with this song being so underrated?
Vũ Hoàng
Maybe in 2017 pp heard it strange and didnt like the tune in a song like this.I THINK now is diffirent if this song'll drop this year
Kelvinator
This song would be top 10 at least
kodak boppin
Facts