When I Pray for You
Dan + Shay Lyrics

I talk to God about you
I pray to God about your well-being and your safe arrival into this world.

And I ain't even met you yet
Although we haven't met in person, my love for you is already overflowing.

Everybody's waitin' on you here
Your arrival is long-awaited, and everyone is excited to meet you.

I can't wait to feel your heart beat
The anticipation to hold onto you and feel your heart beat against mine is immense.

When I lay you on my chest
When I hold you close to my chest, I already know I'll never want to let go.

I'm already holding back my tears
The mere thought of seeing you soon brings tears to my eyes, and I'm trying to keep them from falling.

I wanna be the dad that my dad was
I aspire to be a great father like my own dad was to me.

I hope that I don't mess this whole thing up
I hope that I raise you well and be the father that you deserve without making any mistakes.

I pray you love like your momma
I hope you inherit your mother's loving nature and be compassionate to everyone.

And you forgive just like she does
I pray that you learn how to forgive like your mother does, and not hold grudges against anyone.

'Cause when this life knocks you down
When life gets tough and knocks you down, I hope you have the strength to rise above it.

I hope you get down on your knees
I hope you turn to prayer and seek guidance from God in difficult times.

'Cause that's what I do, that's what I do
In times of trouble, I turn to prayer and seek solace and guidance from God.

When I pray for you
I pray for your well-being and happiness every single day.

I know you're gonna grow up some day
I'm aware that you will grow up and become independent one day.

But don't forget to take your time
Even though you will become an adult, take your time in making decisions and growing up.

And take the time to call back home
No matter how independent you become, always take the time to stay in touch with your family and keep them close.

It ain't always gonna be easy
Life is never easy, and there will be hardships that you will have to face.

It ain't always gonna be fair
Sometimes life can be unfair, but you must learn to persevere despite the odds.

I know you ain't always gonna need me
I understand that there will be times when you won't need me, and that's okay.

But I promise that I'll always be there
No matter how independent you become, I will always be there for you, through thick and thin.

When everything around me breaks
When life feels like it's falling apart, and everything is breaking down, I seek comfort in prayer for your well-being.

I look up and hear him say
When I pray, I listen for God's guidance and protection for you.