Pray
Justin Bieber Lyrics


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Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
And I pray

I just can't sleep tonight
Knowing that things ain't right
Its in the papers, its on the TV,
Its everywhere that I go
Children are crying
Soldiers are dying
Some people don't have a home

But I know there's sunshine behind that rain
I know there's good times behind that pain
Can you tell me how I can make a change

I close my eyes and I can see a better day
I close my eyes and pray
I close my eyes and I can see a better day
I close my eyes and pray

I lose my appetite,
Knowing kids starve tonight
Am I a sinner,
'Cause half my dinner is still there on my plate
Ooh I got a vision, to make a difference
And its starting today

'Cause I know there's sunshine behind that rain
I know there's good times behind that pain
Heaven tell me how I can make a change

I close my eyes and I can see a better day
I close my eyes and pray
I close my eyes and I can see a better day
I close my eyes and
Pray for the broken-hearted
I pray for the life not started
I pray for all the lungs not breathing
I pray for all the souls in need
I pray
Can you give 'em one today
I just can't sleep tonight
Can someone tell how to make a change?

I close my eyes and I can see a better day
I close my eyes and pray
I close my eyes and I can see a better day
I close my eyes and I pray

I pray
I pray




I pray
I close my eyes and pray

Overall Meaning

In the song "Pray" by Justin Bieber, he expresses his concern for the world's problems as he sees them. Bieber starts by confessing that he cannot sleep because he is aware of the things that are not right in the world. He has seen it in the papers, on TV, and everywhere he goes. Children are crying, soldiers are dying, and some people do not have a place to live. However, Bieber chooses to focus on the good that also exists amidst the bad. He believes there is sunshine behind the rain and good times behind the pain. The artist then asks how he can make a difference and affect a positive change. Despite acknowledging that he is not perfect and could do more, he has a vision to make the world a better place, starting from now.


The artist continues to pray for various situations in the world where he says broken-hearted people, unborn lives, non-breathing lungs, and souls in need require intervention. Bieber appeals to the higher power to show them mercy and alleviate their situations. He then closes his eyes and prays, visualizing a better day and longing for a shift in the world. The song's overall message is that even though the issues in the world may seem overwhelming, there is always hope that a change for the better will occur.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh oh oh
Introduction to the song with repeated sounds.


And I pray
The central theme of the song, where the singer expresses his desire to pray for a better tomorrow.


I just can't sleep tonight
The singer is unable to rest due to the current state of the world.


Knowing that things ain't right
The singer is aware that things are not as they should be.


Its in the papers, its on the TV,
The overwhelming negativity is everywhere, including the media.


Its everywhere that I go
The singer can't escape the current state of the world.


Children are crying
The innocent are suffering.


Soldiers are dying
Those serving their country are making the ultimate sacrifice.


Some people don't have a home
The less fortunate are without basic necessities.


But I know there's sunshine behind that rain
The singer believes that better times are ahead.


I know there's good times behind that pain
The singer understands that pain can lead to growth and better times.


Can you tell me how I can make a change
The singer seeks guidance on how to make a positive impact.


I close my eyes and I can see a better day
The singer visualizes a brighter future.


I close my eyes and pray
The central theme is reiterated - the singer prays for a better tomorrow.


I lose my appetite,
The singer is affected emotionally by the current state of the world.


Knowing kids starve tonight
The innocent are suffering due to hunger.


Am I a sinner,
The singer questions if his privileged lifestyle makes him a sinner.


'Cause half my dinner is still there on my plate
The singer feels guilty for wasting food when so many are starving.


Ooh I got a vision, to make a difference
The singer has a vision to make the world a better place.


And its starting today
The singer is motivated to take action now.


I pray for the broken-hearted
The singer prays for those who have suffered emotional pain.


I pray for the life not started
The singer prays for those who never got the chance to live.


I pray for all the lungs not breathing
The singer prays for those who have lost their lives due to illness or accidents.


I pray for all the souls in need
The singer prays for those who are struggling in life and need help.


Can you give 'em one today
The singer asks if others can help those in need today.


Can someone tell how to make a change?
The singer seeks guidance on how to create positive change.


I pray
The central theme is reiterated again, reminding listeners of the importance of prayer.


I close my eyes and pray
The singer ends the song how it began, emphasizing the importance of prayer for a better tomorrow.




Lyrics © Regard Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adam Messinger, Justin Beiber, Nasri Atweh, O. Martinez

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Comments from YouTube:

@did

Such a good song, I definitely love the lyrics.

@emilylammey2780

just think he made this song to let people know that any of us can make a change like just by buying a meal but not for yourself for someone who needs a meal once i heard this song i went to walmart and bought a meal for a homeless person this song is so touching to me

@sannelovesomebody

So beautifull song ! Can't stop listening. Belieber for life <3

@jaybagdisite

2016 and it still feels the same

@MsBelieber247

I don think this is acoustic but I LOVE IT <3

@leticiazorzan949

This song is EVERYTHING for me!!

@brendaxd8728

this has always been my favorite Justin song

@loveadrian1234567898

This song makes me cry every time

@alyssarodriguez2373

i love this song its soo sweet

@loreJBM

i love him, because i love his voice and more else :)

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