Following his 2016 debut album, ‘Ashes,’ ILLENIUM broke into the mainstream via his 2017 album, ‘Awake,’ which includes his classics "Crawl Outta Love," "Fractures" and "Feel Good," with Gryffin ft. Daya. A critical and commercial success, ‘Awake’ topped the iTunes Top Electronic Albums Chart in 12 countries with +100M streams.
In 2019, ILLENIUM released ‘Ascend,’ his third full-length album and his major label debut. As one of the biggest electronic releases of the year (+1B collective streams), the album topped Billboard's Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart and secured a Top 20 hit on the Billboard 200. The album includes the hit tracks "Takeaway" with The Chainsmokers ft. Lennon Stella, "Good Things Fall Apart" with Jon Bellion, "Crashing" ft. Bahari, "In Your Arms" with X Ambassadors and “Take You Down,” which chronicles his past battles with drug addiction.
Recognized as one of Billboard’s Top Dance/Electronic Artists of the 2010s, ILLENIUM brings his dynamic music to life via his live show, which has dominated festivals like Coachella, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo and EDC. His 2019 Ascend Tour, which featured a five-piece live band, sold out landmark venues like Madison Square Garden (NYC), STAPLES Center (L.A.) and three consecutive nights at Red Rocks Amphitheatre (Denver).
Pray
Illenium Lyrics
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Let my bridges burn and deliver me, mm
Bring my soul back from the rhythm
Of the chains that got me here
It ain't fair, no, it ain't, mm
Mercy, mercy, mercy
I've no luck with the man upstairs
Won't you pray?
'Cause she don't hear me like she hears you pray
So just pray for me
Won't you pray?
'Cause I'm too far from Heaven when I pray
So just pray for me
Oh, won't you, won't you pray for me? Yeah
Oh, won't you, won't you pray for me? Yeah
Oh, won't you, won't you pray for me? Yeah
Oh, won't you, won't you pray for me? Yeah
Mercy, mercy, mercy
Help me, help me, help me
Mercy, mercy, mercy
Help me, help me, help me
Mercy, mercy, mercy
Help me, help me, help me
Mercy, mercy, mercy
Help me, help me, help me
Help me, help me
Help me, help me
Help me, help me
Won't you pray?
'Cause she don't hear me like she hears you pray
So just pray for me
Won't you pray?
'Cause I'm too far from Heaven when I pray
So just pray for me
Oh, won't you, won't you pray for me? Yeah
Oh, won't you, won't you pray for me? Yeah
Oh, won't you, won't you pray for me? Yeah
Oh, won't you, won't you pray for me? Yeah
The song "Pray" by Illenium is a cry for help from someone who feels distant from spirituality, seeking for mercy and guidance from a higher power, symbolically represented as “the man upstairs”. The opening lines of the song depict a feeling of vulnerability and a willingness to bare one's soul. The singer seems to be at a difficult point in their life, and as such, is willing to put all available options on the table, even if that means burning bridges. They ask to be delivered from a turmoil that has led them to this point, with lyrics like "Bring my soul back from the rhythm of the chains that got me here." The heart of the song is captured in the chorus, as the singer admits to being too far from Heaven to connect directly, humbly asking for others to pray on their behalf, as it seems like easier to reach for others than it is to connect personally.
This song transcends religion to become more about human connection and the power of faith through the willing intercession of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Lay my soul out bare by the river, mm
I'm being vulnerable and honest with myself by the river.
Let my bridges burn and deliver me, mm
I need a clean slate and to move forward without any baggage.
Bring my soul back from the rhythm
I need to get back to who I am at my core.
Of the chains that got me here
I need to break free from the things that are holding me back.
It ain't fair, no, it ain't, mm
My situation is tough and unfair.
Mercy, mercy, mercy
I'm pleading for mercy from a higher power.
I've no luck with the man upstairs
I feel like my prayers aren't being heard.
Help me, help me, help me
I need assistance and support.
Won't you pray?
I'm asking for someone else to pray for me.
'Cause she don't hear me like she hears you pray
I feel like my prayers aren't being acknowledged, while others' are.
So just pray for me
Please pray for me.
'Cause I'm too far from Heaven when I pray
I feel like my prayers are going nowhere.
Oh, won't you, won't you pray for me? Yeah
I'm again pleading for someone to pray for me.
Help me, help me
I'm once again asking for assistance.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Kameron Alexander, Nick Miller
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LYRICS:
Lay my soul out bare by the river, mmm
Let my bridges burn and deliver me, mmm
Bring my soul back from the rhythm
Of the chains that got me here
It ain't fair, no, it ain't, mmm
Mercy, mercy, mercy
I've no luck with the man upstairs
Help me, help me, help me
Won't you pray?
'Cause she don't hear me like she hears you pray
So just pray for me
Won't you pray?
'Cause I'm too far from Heaven when I pray
So just pray for me
Oh, won't you, won't you pray for me? Yeah
Oh, won't you, won't you pray for me? Yeah
Oh, won't you, won't you pray for me? Yeah
Oh, won't you, won't you pray for me? Yeah
Won't you pray?
'Cause she don't hear me like she hears you pray
So just pray for me
Won't you pray?
'Cause I'm too far from Heaven when I pray
So just pray for me
Oh, won't you, won't you pray for me? Yeah
Oh, won't you, won't you pray for me? Yeah
Oh, won't you, won't you pray for me? Yeah
Oh, won't you, won't you pray for me? Yeah
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Mercy mercy mercy 😭❤️
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HELP ME HELP ME HELP ME
@blasar301
So Wont' you, Wont' you pray for me!🔥
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