Prayer
D`Angelo & Vanguard Lyrics
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Kingdom come, will be done, oh yeah
I do, the devil on your feet
I know that he will, he will try to stop you
From seeing your days
But you got to pray all the way
'Til you get on
I believe that some day we will rise
I know that he will try to harm you
And if you can
I know that you will make it to the promised land
But you got to pray, you got pray
Oh you got to pray for redemption
Lord, keep me away from temptation
Deliver us from evil, oh yeah
And all this confusion around me
Give me peace
I believe that love
The opening lines of the song, "Hallowed be thy name, Kingdom come, will be done," reference the Lord's Prayer and traditional Christian beliefs. D'Angelo's use of this prayer shows his connection to his faith and his desire to communicate with a higher power. He then sings about the devil, who will try to stop someone from seeing their days. This can be interpreted as an obstacle in life, which can only be overcome through the power of prayer. The repetition of the phrase, "you got to pray," emphasizes the importance and urgency of prayer in times of difficulty.
The chorus, "I believe that someday we will rise," expresses hope and faith that things will get better. D'Angelo acknowledges that the devil will try to harm and tempt us, but prayer can lead us to redemption and deliverance from evil. He asks the Lord to keep him away from temptation and give him peace in the midst of confusion. The song ends with the repeated phrase, "I believe that love will see us through," suggesting that love and faith go hand in hand.
Line by Line Meaning
Hallowed be thy name
We acknowledge and honor your holy name
Kingdom come, will be done, oh yeah
We ask for your will to be done and for your heavenly kingdom to come
I do, the devil on your feet
I see the devil trying to get in your way
I know that he will, he will try to stop you
I understand that he will do everything in his power to hinder your progress
From seeing your days
From living a fulfilling life
But you got to pray all the way
But you should continue to pray without giving up
'Til you get on
Until you reach your destination
I believe that some day we will rise
I have faith that we will eventually overcome our struggles
I know that he will try to harm you
I know that he will attempt to hurt you
And if you can
And if you are able
I know that you will make it to the promised land
I believe that you will ultimately reach a better place
But you got to pray, you got pray
However, you must remain committed to prayer
Oh you got to pray for redemption
You must pray for salvation and forgiveness
Lord, keep me away from temptation
Lord, please help me resist temptation
Deliver us from evil, oh yeah
Please protect us from harm and wrongdoing
And all this confusion around me
Despite the chaos in my surroundings
Give me peace
Grant me inner calm and tranquility
I believe that love
I have faith in the power of love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael Eugene Archer
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@gorgeouslady5612
"Prayer" LYRICS
Soul prayer, soul prayer
Hallowed be thy name
Kingdom come, will be done, oh yeah
I do... the devil on your feet
I know that he will, he will try to stop you
From seeing your days
But you got to pray all the way
'Til you get on
I believe that some day we will rise
I know that he will try to harm you
And if you can
I know that you will make it to the promised land
But you got to pray, you got pray
Oh you got to pray for redemption
Lord, keep me away from temptation
Deliver us from evil, oh yeah
And all this confusion around me
Give me peace
I believe that love...
@vintagesoul73911
Some of the lyrics are missing on purpose I think. According to the live version its actually the Lords' prayer in the beginning..
Our Father witch art in heaven
Hallowed be thy name
Thy kingdom come
Thy will be done, oh yea
I don't want you
To meet the Devil on your way
I know that he will
He will try to stop you from
Seeing your day, yea...
@FlasKamel
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@1digidude
Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory,
forever and ever.
Amen.
@Sagradia
Hallowed be thy name
Kingdom come, will be done, oh yeah
I do, the devil on your feet
I know that he will, he will try to stop you
From seeing your days
But you got to pray all the way
'Til you get on
I believe that some day we will rise
I know that he will try to harm you
And if you can
I know that you will make it to the promised land
But you got to pray, you got pray
Oh you got to pray for redemption
Lord, keep me away from temptation
Deliver us from evil, oh yeah
And all this confusion around me
Give me peace
I believe that love
@Rach_ella_bella
D'angelo never once lost his soul. He came back even though they tried to make him one thing, and said no, there's a deeper meaning... This prayer I feel it, I know God hears it
@messiahasending8280
I can relate to his troubles u want love but no one gives , man u go to drugs and religion, terrible mistake ....but musically prince was a mentor and ain't no better teacher ...I hear prince all in his music. I love him and wish him well
@sonja0707
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@manoneal1724
When I first skimmed through Black Messiah I wasn't sure what to think. But after giving it a full listen through a few minutes ago, I've come to a conclusion: D'Angelo is 3 for 3 with a trio of CLASSICS!
And I can already tell that this is going to be one of those very rare albums, like Voodoo, which just becomes better and more appreciated with the passing of time.
Love this nigga.
@emanx222
For real!!!!!!💯
@FactoryMaid
This album and To Pimp a Butterfly I will forever cherish.
@RAWhitening
aaaaaaaaaaaaamen
@zihle1
The Voodoo comparison is spot on my G, i too didnt know how to feel about this album until i gave it couple more listens. just like Voodoo it grew on me
@dewydcb9864
You saw into the future my guy
@gorgeouslady5612
"Prayer" LYRICS
Soul prayer, soul prayer
Hallowed be thy name
Kingdom come, will be done, oh yeah
I do... the devil on your feet
I know that he will, he will try to stop you
From seeing your days
But you got to pray all the way
'Til you get on
I believe that some day we will rise
I know that he will try to harm you
And if you can
I know that you will make it to the promised land
But you got to pray, you got pray
Oh you got to pray for redemption
Lord, keep me away from temptation
Deliver us from evil, oh yeah
And all this confusion around me
Give me peace
I believe that love...