Prayer
DANGELO AND THE 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 lyrics of this song by D'Angelo and the Vanguard, "Prayer," are about the importance of prayer and faith in overcoming the obstacles of life. The opening lines refer to the Lord's Prayer, "Hallowed be thy name / Kingdom come, will be done, oh yeah," before the song launches into a message of endurance and perseverance in the face of evil. The devil is mentioned as a force that will try to stop the singer and the listener from seeing their days, a metaphor for reaching their potential or achieving their goals.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase, "But you got to pray," emphasizing the importance of prayer in overcoming the devil and finding redemption. The singer goes on to encourage the listener: "I believe that some day we will rise," expressing a message of hope and resilience in the face of adversity. The second verse reiterates the presence of evil and temptation, but again calls upon the power of prayer to deliver the singer from harm and confusion.
Overall, "Prayer" is a song about the power of faith and the importance of prayer in overcoming obstacles in life. The singer encourages the listener to persevere in the face of evil and temptation, and expresses hope for a brighter future through faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Hallowed be thy name
Your name is holy and deserves reverence
Kingdom come, will be done, oh yeah
Let your kingdom come and your will be done
I do, the devil on your feet
I acknowledge that the devil is present and persistent
I know that he will, he will try to stop you
I understand that he will endeavor to prevent you
From seeing your days
From living your life to the fullest
But you got to pray all the way
But you must pray constantly
'Til you get on
Until you succeed
I believe that some day we will rise
I have faith that we will one day overcome
I know that he will try to harm you
I know that he will attempt to inflict harm upon you
And if you can
If you are able
I know that you will make it to the promised land
I believe that you will reach your destination
But you got to pray, you got pray
But you must continually pray
Oh you got to pray for redemption
You must pray to be redeemed
Lord, keep me away from temptation
God, please help me resist temptation
Deliver us from evil, oh yeah
Rescue us from the clutches of evil
And all this confusion around me
Despite the confusion surrounding me
Give me peace
Please provide me with peace
I believe that love
I trust 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
MeA Arranged By [String Arrangement] – Brent Fischer
Art Direction, Design – Afropunk, Exposure America
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Ahrell Lumzy, Jermaine Holmes, Kendra Foster
Creative Director [RCA Creative Director] – Erwin Gorostiza
Drums – Chris Dave, James Gadson
Drums, Drum Programming – Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson*
Engineer [Additional Engineering] – Tony Rambo
Engineer [Assistant Engineer] – Chris Soper, Justin Garrish, Martin Cooke (2), Mike Boden, Mike Layos, Nico Essig*, Noah Goldstein, Ricky Begin*
Executive-Producer, Management – Alan Leeds, Kevin Liles
Guitar, Steel Guitar, Classical Guitar [Nylon Guitar] – Spanky Alford*, Jesse Johnson, Mark Hammond (4)
Guitar, Steel Guitar, Classical Guitar [Nylon Guitar], Sitar – Isaiah Sharkey
Liner Notes [Foreword] – Nelson George
Lyrics By – Kendra Foster (tracks: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 12), Q-Tip (tracks: 1, 4)
Mastered By – Dave Collins
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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...