Sinner's Prayer
Charles_Ray Lyrics
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Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy on me.
Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy on me.
Well if I've done somebody wrong, Lord, have mercy if you please.
I used to have plenty of money, the finest clothes in town,
But bad luck and trouble overtaken me, bound to get me down.
Please have mercy, Lord have mercy on me.
Well if I've done somebody wrong, Lord, have mercy if you please.
Lord every morning.
Well if I've been a bad boy, baby, I declare I'll change my ways.
I don't want bad luck and trouble to follow me all my days.
Please have mercy, Lord have mercy on me.
Well if I've done somebody wrong, Lord, have mercy if you
please.
In "Sinner's Prayer," Charles Ray confesses to his sins and asks for mercy from God. He reflects on his past behavior and acknowledges that his actions were not always virtuous. The song opens with a plea for mercy, which repeats throughout the lyrics, creating a sense of urgency and desperation. Ray asks for forgiveness for any wrong he may have done to others, recognizing that his past behavior might have repercussions on his current circumstances.
We can interpret the line, "I used to have plenty of money, the finest clothes in town, but bad luck and trouble overtaken me, bound to get me down," as a reflection on the unpredictable nature of life. He recognizes that even if he was once successful, he is not immune to the pitfalls of life. In the second verse, Ray vows to change his ways, recognizing that his past behavior has been bad, and that he wants to avoid bad luck and trouble.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy on me.
Asking for divine help and forgiveness for one's sins and mistakes.
Well if I've done somebody wrong, Lord, have mercy if you please.
Acknowledging the harm caused to others and asking for forgiveness for those actions.
I used to have plenty of money, the finest clothes in town,
Reflecting on past success and material possessions.
But bad luck and trouble overtaken me, bound to get me down.
Accepting and lamenting present difficulties and challenges in life.
Keep on working now, child.
Encouraging oneself to persevere through hard times and continue striving for improvement.
Lord every morning.
Starting each day with hope and faith in divine guidance.
Well if I've been a bad boy, baby, I declare I'll change my ways.
Acknowledging one's past mistakes and committing to changing one's behavior for the better.
I don't want bad luck and trouble to follow me all my days.
Expressing a desire for a better future without continued adversity.
Lyrics Β© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LLOYD C. GLENN, LLOYD C., SR. GLENN, LOWELL FULSON
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@theseweatheredfeathers1902
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Lord have mercy, Lord please have mercy on me
Hey Lord please have mercy, Lord please have mercy on me
Well if I've done somebody wrong
Lord please have mercy if you please
You know B.B. (yeah)
I used to have plenty of money yeah, finest clothes in town
Bad luck and trouble overtaken me, bound to get me down
Oh have mercy please, please have mercy on me, yeah
Well if I've done somebody wrong
Lord won't you have mercy if you please, yeah alright
Well if I've done somebody wrong, I declare I'll change my ways
You know B.B., I don't want bad luck and trouble worry me all my days
Oh Lord have mercy please, Lord have mercy on me
Please don't, please don't
Well if I've done somebody wrong (yeah)
Have mercy if you please, oh Lord
@theseweatheredfeathers1902
π©·God bless you allπ©·
Lord have mercy, Lord please have mercy on me
Hey Lord please have mercy, Lord please have mercy on me
Well if I've done somebody wrong
Lord please have mercy if you please
You know B.B. (yeah)
I used to have plenty of money yeah, finest clothes in town
Bad luck and trouble overtaken me, bound to get me down
Oh have mercy please, please have mercy on me, yeah
Well if I've done somebody wrong
Lord won't you have mercy if you please, yeah alright
Well if I've done somebody wrong, I declare I'll change my ways
You know B.B., I don't want bad luck and trouble worry me all my days
Oh Lord have mercy please, Lord have mercy on me
Please don't, please don't
Well if I've done somebody wrong (yeah)
Have mercy if you please, oh Lord
@bebewilliams
Ray Charles and b.bking you guys are legend your voice is amazing
@iankamuri9090
This is the BEST collaboration in music, period!
@RobEJC
Monsters DO exist - here are two monsters of American music - Lord have MERCY!
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@charleschapman473
Ray Charles..B.B. King...NUFF SAID!!
@dianeanthony1381
Ray's music opens and touches the heart and allows the feeling of love to be felt .and as it flows it makes one moves and connect with that sound.
@totsie2891
True legends Just remarkable, the playing and vocals, just feel the vibe and get into the groove.
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