Pray for You
Fredo Lyrics


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Oh, you're telling me I changed on you?
Just 'cause you ain't got no change on you?
But the blame's on you
Keep my ting, boy, I changed on who?
Don't make me grab that chain from you
That's a shame on you
So much rules that I break for you
And still you can't even say the truth?
I gotta let you go
Certain man are gonna make the news
While I'm out here makin' moves
But I'll pray for you

They're gonna tell you that they love you when it benefits
But the second that it doesn't, you're irrelevant
So it's only day ones that I'm steppin' with
And any other nigga actin' salty can get peppered quick
I caught niggas doin' funny shit a couple times
And when I asked 'em 'bout it, they told me a couple lies
Man, you can put it on your sister or your mother's life
But I know the truth 'cause I can see it in them brothers' eyes
That wasn't part of the plan, no, we ain't part of a gang
But we just grew up in the same trench
Runnin' from the same feds, jumpin' over same fence
Lookin' at my pendant like I wondered where the rain went
And no lie, I put seven hundred grams of Benzocaine in my whole nine
And press it for the whole night
And when I go back to my trap in the morning
I dash it all down and feel I'm actually ballin'

Oh, you're telling me I changed on you?
Just 'cause you ain't got no change on you?
But the blame's on you
Keep my ting, boy, I changed on who?
Don't make me grab that chain from you
That's a shame on you
So much rules that I break for you
And still you can't even say the truth?
I gotta let you go
Certain man are gonna make the news
While I'm out here makin' moves
But I'll pray for you

My nigga Melo just came out the can
So you know I had to put somethin' straight in his hand
And it wasn't from no trap, it came straight from the bank
Boy, you know I'm washin' up money big from the trap
Only time that they caught me lackin'
Your block saw a couple shootings and some naughty stabbings
Could've sent my lil' niggas but I'm for the action
This is more than rappin'
Walkin' with a ten, I don't need to talk on that
'Cause we're in the thick of it
I was 13 on the block, hittin' little bits
Now when I'm look in my pop, there's a brick in it
I put the mix and triple it
But still I'm on the millions, takin' pictures with the little kids
But no lie, for my young boy guilty
For the murder, I'm like, "Oh my, he's gonna get us all life"
So when I go back to my yard in the evening
I'm looking to the sky, thankin' God for this freedom

Oh, you're telling me I changed on you?
Just 'cause you ain't got no change on you?
But the blame's on you
Keep my ting, boy, I changed on who?
Don't make me grab that chain from you
That's a shame on you
So much rules that I break for you
And still you can't even say the truth?
I gotta let you go
Certain man are gonna make the news




While I'm out here makin' moves
But I'll pray for you

Overall Meaning

In Fredo's song "Pray for You," he expresses his frustration towards someone who accuses him of changing because he has become successful and they have not. Fredo dismisses their accusations and shifts the blame onto the other person, stating that they are the reason he had to distance himself. He warns the person not to provoke him, or he will forcibly take their belongings, indicating that their behavior has disappointed him.


The second verse delves deeper into Fredo's experiences with dishonest individuals. He explains how people often claim to love you when it benefits them, but as soon as it doesn't, they consider you irrelevant. Fredo emphasizes that he only surrounds himself with loyal friends from the beginning and has no time for others who act salty or deceitful. He recounts instances of catching people behaving strangely and lying about it. Despite their attempts to deceive him, Fredo can see the truth in their eyes.


Fredo reflects on his upbringing and the challenges he faced growing up in a neighborhood plagued by crime and police surveillance. He highlights the camaraderie formed with those who grew up in the same circumstances, running from the same law enforcement and living in similar environments. Fredo reminisces about the days when he relied on selling drugs to survive, bragging about his skills in production and distribution. However, despite his success in the drug trade, he acknowledges the dangerous nature of his lifestyle, with shootings and stabbings becoming commonplace on his block.


The final verse reveals Fredo's gratitude for being free and escaping a potentially life-altering situation. He mentions his friend, Melo, who was recently released from prison, and acknowledges their shared history. Contrasting his previous criminal activities, Fredo now boasts about earning legitimate money, acquired through legal channels such as banking. He affirms his commitment to his craft and the seriousness he takes in his music career. However, he also mentions the guilt he feels for his involvement in criminal activities, particularly when a young acquaintance is found guilty of murder. Despite his own success and freedom, Fredo acknowledges the potential consequences for others and expresses gratitude to God for his freedom.


Overall, "Pray for You" showcases Fredo's frustrations, determination, and reflections on his past. He addresses those who question his loyalty, shares his experiences with deceitful individuals, and expresses gratitude for his current circumstances while reconciling with the choices he has made along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, you're telling me I changed on you?
Are you seriously accusing me of betraying you?


Just 'cause you ain't got no change on you?
Just because you're financially struggling?


But the blame's on you
But it's actually your fault


Keep my ting, boy, I changed on who?
Why would I betray someone like you?


Don't make me grab that chain from you
Don't make me forcefully take your possessions


That's a shame on you
That's a disgraceful behavior from you


So much rules that I break for you
I break so many rules for your sake


And still you can't even say the truth?
And yet you can't even be honest?


I gotta let you go
I have to cut ties with you


Certain man are gonna make the news
Some people are going to make headlines


While I'm out here makin' moves
While I'm out here making progress


But I'll pray for you
But I'll still pray for your well-being


They're gonna tell you that they love you when it benefits
People will claim to love you only when it advantages them


But the second that it doesn't, you're irrelevant
But as soon as it no longer benefits them, you become insignificant


So it's only day ones that I'm steppin' with
So I only surround myself with true friends


And any other nigga actin' salty can get peppered quick
And anyone else acting jealous or bitter will face immediate consequences


I caught niggas doin' funny shit a couple times
I discovered people engaging in suspicious activities several times


And when I asked 'em 'bout it, they told me a couple lies
And when I questioned them about it, they fed me a few lies


Man, you can put it on your sister or your mother's life
You can swear on the lives of your loved ones


But I know the truth 'cause I can see it in them brothers' eyes
But I know the truth because I can see it in their siblings' eyes


That wasn't part of the plan, no, we ain't part of a gang
That wasn't what we agreed upon, no, we're not part of a gang


But we just grew up in the same trench
But we simply grew up in the same difficult environment


Runnin' from the same feds, jumpin' over same fence
Avoiding the same law enforcement, navigating the same obstacles


Lookin' at my pendant like I wondered where the rain went
Examining my necklace as if I contemplated where my struggles disappeared


And no lie, I put seven hundred grams of Benzocaine in my whole nine
Honestly, I mixed seven hundred grams of Benzocaine with my entire supply


And press it for the whole night
And compressed it throughout the entire night


And when I go back to my trap in the morning
And when I return to my drug dealing operation in the morning


I dash it all down and feel I'm actually ballin'
I quickly dispense it and feel like I'm truly succeeding


My nigga Melo just came out the can
My friend Melo just got released from prison


So you know I had to put somethin' straight in his hand
So, of course, I had to give him something valuable


And it wasn't from no trap, it came straight from the bank
And it wasn't from illegal activities, it came directly from legitimate funds


Boy, you know I'm washin' up money big from the trap
You already know I'm laundering a significant amount of money from illegal activities


Only time that they caught me lackin'
The only time they caught me off guard


Your block saw a couple shootings and some naughty stabbings
The area where you reside witnessed several shootings and violent stabbings


Could've sent my lil' niggas but I'm for the action
I could have sent my younger associates, but I prefer to handle it myself


This is more than rappin'
This is more than just music


Walkin' with a ten, I don't need to talk on that
Carrying a firearm, no need to elaborate on that


'Cause we're in the thick of it
Because we're deeply involved in a dangerous situation


I was 13 on the block, hittin' little bits
I was only thirteen years old, selling small quantities of drugs


Now when I'm look in my pop, there's a brick in it
Now when I look in my pocket, there's a kilogram of drugs


I put the mix and triple it
I mixed it with other substances and tripled the amount


But still I'm on the millions, takin' pictures with the little kids
But despite that, I have millions and I'm taking photos with young children


But no lie, for my young boy guilty
But honestly, my young friend is guilty


For the murder, I'm like, 'Oh my, he's gonna get us all life'
He is responsible for a murder, and I'm worried it will result in a life sentence for all of us


So when I go back to my yard in the evening
So when I return home in the evening


I'm looking to the sky, thankin' God for this freedom
I gaze at the sky, expressing gratitude to God for my liberty


But I'll pray for you
Nevertheless, I will pray for you




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jagraj Singh Bains, Marvin William Bailey

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