Makes Me Wanna Pray
Christina Aguilera Lyrics

What is this feeling coming over me?
The singer is experiencing an unexplainable emotion.

I'm taken back in disbelief
The emotion the singer is feeling is unexpected and surprising.

Is this really me, ha, in the mirror I see
The singer does not recognize herself due to this new emotion.

Staring back at me?
The artist is examining herself closely in the mirror.

Could it be? A new reflection of a woman complete
The new emotion has transformed the artist into a new, whole person.

All of a sudden I'm so carefree (well, all right)
The singer is suddenly free of all worries and stresses.

'Cause love is doing something strange to me (well, all right)
The singer attributes this newfound freedom to the love she is feeling.

Got a new flame, ha, haven't been the same
The artist is in a new romantic relationship that has transformed her.

Something in me's changed, rearranged
The artist has undergone a significant internal change due to this love.

And I feel that I've been saved
The artist feels as though she has been rescued or saved by this love.

You got me feeling like you're that something I've been missing
The singer feels as though the love interest is completing her life.

Everything's heaven 'cause life with you has been a blessing
The artist considers life with the love interest to be a heavenly blessing.

(Oh-oh, oh-oh) I got it bad in a serious way, oh yeah (Oh-oh, oh-oh) Your love has brought me to a higher place, oh yeah (Who knew, who knew) It'd be you to restore my faith?
The singer's love for the love interest is very strong and has elevated her to a higher spiritual level, providing her with faith.

Everyday, I'm amazed
The singer is constantly surprised and astounded by the love she is experiencing.

I've kept some company I shouldn't have (well, all right)
The singer has associated with negative influences in the past.

Made some mistakes, but that's in the past (well, all right)
The artist acknowledges having made errors in judgement and has moved beyond them.

I'm professing here to you
The artist is making a solemn declaration.

Proof that I am through
The singer is offering evidence that she has moved beyond her past mistakes.

I'm coming clean
The singer is confessing to previous missteps and seeking forgiveness.

Now I can breathe
Confessing to past wrongs has relieved the artist from a burden.

And I finally believe, yeah
Confronting past mistakes has allowed the artist to finally have confidence in herself.

You got me thinking I'll be all right, and you're the reason
The love interest instills the artist with the hope and belief that everything will be okay for her.

Oh, I can feel it: we're moving in a new direction
The relationship is advancing and heading towards new horizons.

Woo, thank you father!
The artist expresses gratitude.

Wanna lift my hands up and pray 'Cause every time I'm hearing your name
The singer is filled with joy and wants to express her gratitude to a higher power.

Wanna reach out and rejoice Sound of your voice, yeah
The mere sound of the love interest's voice brings the singer joy and makes her want to celebrate.

'Cause it makes me wanna get down and pray
The love the singer is experiencing fills her with feelings of thankfulness that inspire her to pray.

Said, it makes me wanna get down and pray Makes me wanna get down and pray Said, it makes me wanna get down and pray Makes me wanna get down and pray
The artist repeats how the love she is experiencing is making her want to pray.