His debut extended play, the seven-track My World, was released in November 2009, and was certified platinum in the United States. He became the first artist to have seven songs from a debut record to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. Bieber's first full-length studio album, My World 2.0, was released in March 2010. It debuted at or near number-one in several countries and was certified platinum in the United States. It was preceded by the single Baby.
He followed up the release of his debut album with his first headlining tour, the My World Tour, the remix albums My Worlds Acoustic and Never Say Never – The Remixes, and the 3D biopic-concert film Justin Bieber: Never Say Never. Bieber released his second studio album Under the Mistletoe in November 2011, when it debuted at number-one on the Billboard 200. Bieber released his third studio album Believe on June 19, 2012, and it became his fourth chart topper in the United States, debuting at number-one on the Billboard 200.
Bieber has received numerous awards, including both Artist of the Year Awards at the 2010 American Music Awards and the 2012 American Music Awards, and was nominated for Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album at the 53rd Grammy Awards. With a global fan base, termed as "Beliebers", and over 40 million followers on Twitter, he was named by Forbes magazine in 2012 as the third-most powerful celebrity in the world.
On the 25th of December 2013, Bieber's second concert film biopic, called Justin Bieber's Believe, was released. As a lead-up to the film, 10 songs were released every Monday for 10 consecutive weeks. The tracks were all featured on a digital collection album tilted Journals.
On the 13th of November 2015, Justin released "Purpose", his most personal album to date. The album received Billboard #1's with "Love Yourself", "Sorry" and "What Do You Mean?", also striking a "Top Package" award from Billboard Touring Awards for the Purpose World Tour.
Bieber released his fifth studio album, Changes on February 14, 2020. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and spawned two multi platinum hit singles, “Yummy” and “Intentions (feat. Quavo)”.
In 2021, Bieber followed up Changes with his sixth studio album, Justice. It debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart along with the single “Peaches (feat. Daniel Ceasar and Giveon)” debuting at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Also in 2021, he was featured on The Kid Laroi’s hit song “STAY (with Justin Bieber), which was an international mega hit and is currently the most streamed song released in the 2020s decade so far.
Discography:
1. My World (2009)
2. My World 2.0 (2010)
3. Under the Mistletoe (2011)
4. Believe (2012)
5. Journals (2013)
6. Purpose (2015)
7. Changes (2020)
8. Justice (2021)
Pray
Justin Bieber Lyrics
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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,
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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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 :)