Pray
CeCe Winans Lyrics


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I know that you think you can't pray after that mistake
but I know it's the only way you can make it better
And I know situations get too much for you to take
and you feel like you're gone break and it makes you say

[Chorus]
I can't take it
When will things get better?
I'm so frustrated, but it's gonna be okay cause
you've got someone in your corner
Who's gonna be there for ya
Just fall on your knees, say a prayer and receive

When the world feels like it's on your shoulders
(I pray, you pray, we pray)
When your life seems like its upside down
(I pray, you pray, we pray)
When your lonely nights are getting colder
(I pray, you pray, we pray)
I pray, you pray no matter how dark the day

I know you think you've gone too far and you waited too late
But I know that He loves you and there's no love greater so
And I know that it's hurting and you want your pain to end
And you feel like you can't win and it makes you say

[Chorus]

Our Father which art in heaven




Hallowed be Thy name
All you gotta do is say

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are from CeCe Winans's song "Pray." The song is about turning to prayer during difficult times. The first verse addresses the feeling of not being able to pray after making a mistake. Despite this feeling, the song acknowledges that prayer is essential for making things better. The chorus encourages the listener to trust that things will get better and to take comfort in knowing that there is someone in their corner who will be there for them. The song includes a prayer taken from the Lord's Prayer as its closing.


The second verse speaks to feeling like you've gone too far and that there is no love greater than God's love. The lyrics suggest that even when hurt and in pain, prayer can provide a sense of peace and comfort. The song asserts that no matter how dark the day, prayer is a way to turn things around.


Line by Line Meaning

I know that you think you can't pray after that mistake
This line is reassuring the audience that everyone makes mistakes and it is normal to be able to pray after those mistakes.


but I know it's the only way you can make it better
This line means that prayer is the best way to move forward from past mistakes and make things right.


And I know situations get too much for you to take
This line means that life's challenges can get difficult to bear.


and you feel like you're gone break and it makes you say
This line means that it can be overwhelming to deal with difficult situations.


When will things get better?
This line is an expression of frustration and a desire for things to improve.


I'm so frustrated, but it's gonna be okay cause
This line means that even though things might be difficult, they will eventually get better.


you've got someone in your corner
This line means that the listener has support, love, and care from someone.


Who's gonna be there for ya
This line means that the listener has someone they can rely on in times of need.


Just fall on your knees, say a prayer and receive
This line encourages the audience to have faith and pray.


When the world feels like it's on your shoulders
This line acknowledges that life can be overwhelming.


(I pray, you pray, we pray)
This line means that it is important to work together and pray together.


When your life seems like its upside down
This line means that it can feel like life is out of control.


When your lonely nights are getting colder
This line means that loneliness can be a difficult emotion to deal with.


I pray, you pray no matter how dark the day
This line encourages the audience to pray, no matter how difficult the circumstances may be.


I know you think you've gone too far and you waited too late
This line acknowledges feelings of regret.


But I know that He loves you and there's no love greater so
This line affirms the idea that unconditional love exists.


And I know that it's hurting and you want your pain to end
This line acknowledges the pain that can come with difficult situations.


And you feel like you can't win and it makes you say
This line acknowledges feelings of helplessness or defeat.


Our Father which art in heaven
This line is the beginning of the Lord's Prayer in the Bible and is a call to God.


Hallowed be Thy name
This line is part of the Lord's Prayer and is a way of acknowledging God's holiness.


All you gotta do is say
This line means that prayer is as simple as speaking to God and does not need to be complicated or difficult.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: CECE WINANS, MARIO WINANS, MARIO MENDELL WINANS, MICHAEL JONES, MICHAEL CARLOS JONES

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Ulysses Channey

CeCe is anointed by God... thank you Jesus.. for blessing us in song that we might make it though this day .. Hallelujah

Jack DeBerry

God Bless! Praying for you and your family!

Bunny Gray

THIS SONG GOES HARD!!!! CECE WENT IN ON THIS ONE!! KUDOS QUEEN!!!!❤💯

Bernelle Mitchell

My aunt dedicated this song to me when I was hurting so bad. I lost my dad, them my only child to murder. It really lifted me. I love this song it means so much to me. Its so true to the heart.

Austin Youngblood

May god continue to bless you and pour miracles into your life.

Bernelle Mitchell

Thank you.

Austin Youngblood

Welcome

1GlamGaPeach

My deepest condolences to you. May God's love continue to surround you. And yes! This song is so awesome. When I first heard it I 1st thought of Whitney Houston.......so pleasing to the soul. Many blessings to you.

iRene Peace

Bernelle Mitchell god bless

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John Williams

i cannot understand why anyone cannot like this song..its a powerful uplifting testimony that helps someone like me make through the day...

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