Pray
Carrie Baxter Lyrics


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My hair falls around your face
The feeling of colors I′m tryna chase
The moment we decided not to fall a sleep
And the sound of J sippin' on repeat
My hands with the top of the spine
Somewhere in the hour I felt like, I felt like, you′re mine
So selfishly I byte my tongue and hope tongue, I should've prayed
So selfishly I byte my tongue and hope my tongue, I should've prayed
(Now she comes of goodness)
(And all he has stopped for me, my soul calls out Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah)
What am I suppose to do the rooms come dry and I′m still waitin′ on you
The flowers that you bring never seem to bloom
And the sun never rises in the afternoon
What am I suppose to say I'm all choked up but you still stayed, the same!
So selfishly I byte my tongue and hope my tongue not much to say, I should′ve prayed
So selfishly I byte my tongue and hope my tongue not much to say, I should've prayed

(Somebody gonna have to tell the truth)
(Then I′m gonna tell it!)
You're so perfect and I′m afraid, that I might love you more than I did yesterday yeah
You're so perfect and I'm afraid, that I might love you more than I did yesterday yeah
You′re so perfect and I′m afraid, that I might love you more than I did I did, than I did
You're so perfect and I′m afraid, that I might love you more than I did yesterday yeah
You're so perfect and I′m afraid, that I might love you more than I did yesterday yeah




You're so perfect and I′m afraid, that I might love you more than I did, than I did
You're so perfect and I'm afraid, (I′m afraid) (hallelujah!)

Overall Meaning

In Carrie Baxter's song "Pray", she reflects on the complexities and uncertainties of a romantic relationship. The imagery in the first verse is particularly striking, with her hair falling around her partner's face and the feeling of elusive colors that she's trying to capture. The moment they decided not to fall asleep is a significant one, as it implies that they are actively choosing to stay up and engage with each other rather than giving in to fatigue. The sound of J sipping on repeat adds to the sensory experience, making it feel like a moment frozen in time. Baxter's hands on the top of her partner's spine indicate a sense of possession or ownership, but at the same time, she acknowledges her own selfishness in not speaking up and instead biting her tongue. The repetition of the phrase "I should've prayed" at the end of each verse suggests that Baxter has regrets about not taking action or being more honest in the relationship.


The second verse takes a more melancholy turn, with Baxter feeling stuck and uncertain about what to do while waiting for her partner. The flowers he brings never seem to bloom, and the sun never rises in the afternoon - both metaphors for feeling disappointed or unfulfilled. Yet, despite her feelings of sadness and frustration, Baxter still bites her tongue rather than speaking up. The repeated phrase "you're so perfect and I'm afraid" is particularly poignant, as it highlights the fear and vulnerability that can come with being in love.


Overall, "Pray" is a song about the difficulties of communication and the regrets that can come with not being more honest with ourselves and others. The vivid imagery and emotional intensity make it a powerful and relatable reflection on the ups and downs of relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

My hair falls around your face
The way my hair falls around your face is an intimate and sensual moment that I treasure.


The feeling of colors I′m tryna chase
I am searching for feelings and experiences that are vibrant and fulfilling.


The moment we decided not to fall a sleep
The moment we chose to stay awake and present with each other was special and memorable.


And the sound of J sippin' on repeat
The sound of J sipping on his drink was a comforting and familiar background noise that added to the moment.


My hands with the top of the spine
I reached out to touch the top of your spine, a vulnerable and intimate part of your body.


Somewhere in the hour I felt like, I felt like, you′re mine
During that hour, I felt a strong connection with you and felt like you were mine.


So selfishly I byte my tongue and hope tongue, I should've prayed
I held back my true feelings and thoughts, wishing I had prayed for the courage to express them.


(Now she comes of goodness)
In this moment, I am experiencing purity and righteousness.


(And all he has stopped for me, my soul calls out Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah)
I am grateful for all that you have done for me, and my soul is filled with joy and gratitude.


What am I suppose to do the rooms come dry and I′m still waitin′ on you
I am feeling lost and uncertain, waiting for you to take action in our relationship.


The flowers that you bring never seem to bloom
Your efforts to show love and affection don't seem to be leading to any real growth or change.


And the sun never rises in the afternoon
I am feeling stuck and stagnant, as if time is standing still.


What am I suppose to say I'm all choked up but you still stayed, the same!
I struggle to express my emotions, but you remain unchanged and steadfast in our relationship.


So selfishly I byte my tongue and hope my tongue not much to say, I should′ve prayed
Once again, I held back what I truly wanted to say and regret not praying for the strength to communicate better.


(Somebody gonna have to tell the truth)
There is an unspoken truth that needs to be brought to light.


(Then I′m gonna tell it!)
If no one else is willing to speak the truth, I am willing to step forward and be honest.


You're so perfect and I′m afraid, that I might love you more than I did yesterday yeah
I am scared that as my love for you grows, I will only feel more overwhelmed and consumed by it.


You′re so perfect and I'm afraid, that I might love you more than I did yesterday yeah
My feeling of being intimidated by your perfection and scared that my love for you will become too intense persists.


You′re so perfect and I′m afraid, that I might love you more than I did I did, than I did
I worry that my affection for you will only continue to grow stronger with time.


You're so perfect and I′m afraid, that I might love you more than I did yesterday yeah
My fear of loving you too much is clouding my feelings and causing uncertainty.


You're so perfect and I′m afraid, that I might love you more than I did yesterday yeah
Once again, I am feeling overwhelmed by your perfection and scared of how much I might love you.


You're so perfect and I′m afraid, that I might love you more than I did, than I did
I am afraid that my love for you will only continue to grow, surpassing even my previous levels of affection.


You're so perfect and I'm afraid, (I′m afraid) (hallelujah!)
Despite my fear and insecurity, I still feel a sense of praise and appreciation for you.




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Carrie Baxter

This is my first ever music video, I hope you like it. Let me know your thoughts in the comments, let's have a chat ☘️

Niamh Lodge

R&B on spotify brought me here love this artist cant wait to hear more from her❤️

Ralph

This is what you called music! ❤️ gonna put this on my Late night drive playlist

Carrie Baxter

Thanks so much, send me the playlist I'd love to hear what else is on there

Glenn K Lloyd

This is awesome! The lyrics are so true! Love your voice ❤️❤️❤️

Jacob J

This will blow up here in Ireland and the uk

Carrie Baxter

Let's hope so ❤️

Pat Lagoon

Another Waterford starlet. Big ups on this Carrie!

Carrie Baxter

Thank you ❤️

Mary O Sullivan

Beautiful song your voice is so unique and different it stands out in such a good way love it 🎶🎶🎶☘👏👏👏ĢRÁ💚

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