Pray
Citizen Shade Lyrics

I'm young and I'm foolish, I've made bad decisions
I acknowledge that I am inexperienced and have made several wrong choices in life.

I block out the news, turn my back on religion
I avoid keeping up with the news and am not a religious person.

Don't have no degree, I'm somewhat naive
I do not possess a formal education and admit to being naive to certain issues.

I've made it this far on my own
I believe that I have achieved success without any external help.

But lately, that shit ain't been getting me higher
However, recently I feel like I am not able to progress or improve in life.

I lift up my head and the world is on fire
I feel overwhelmed by the current state of the world.

There's dread in my heart and fear in my bones
I am filled with fear and anxiety.

And I just don't know what to say
I am at a loss for words on how to handle the situation.

Maybe I'll pray, pray
As a last resort, I might turn to prayer for comfort and guidance.

I have never believed in you, no, but I'm gonna pray
Even though I do not have faith in a higher power, I might try praying regardless.

You won't find me in church (no!) reading the bible (no!)
I am not religious and do not attend church or read the Bible.

I am still here and I'm still your disciple
Despite my lack of faith, I am still searching for spiritual guidance.

I'm down on my knees, I'm begging you please
I am willingly submitting myself to a higher power and pleading for help.

I'm broken, alone, and afraid
I admit to being emotionally and mentally shattered, and feel isolated and scared.

I'm not a saint, I'm more of a sinner
I understand that I am not perfect and have made mistakes in the past.

I don't wanna lose, but I fear for the winners
I want to succeed, but I am worried about the negative consequences of winning.

When I try to explain, the words run away
I find it difficult to articulate my thoughts and feelings.

That's why I am stood here today
I am expressing my vulnerabilities and plea for help through this song.

Maybe I'll pray, pray for a glimmer of hope
Despite my doubts, I might try praying in hopes of finding a ray of hope.

Won't you call me?
I am requesting a connection with a higher power.

Can we have a one-on-one, please?
I am seeking an individualized and personal interaction with a higher power.

Let's talk about freedom
I want to engage in a conversation about achieving liberation and peace.

Everyone prays in the end
Despite our differences in beliefs, we all turn to prayer for comfort and guidance eventually.

Oh, and I'm gonna pray, I'm gonna pray
I have decided to turn to prayer for help and guidance.